# Power Options for Outdoor Gateways

The GC31-E and GW31-E Outdoor Gateways have three power input options, making it compatible with a variety of power sources such as AC outlets, solar panels/batteries, or streetlights. This article covers some of the common installation scenarios.

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### Outdoor AC outlet or junction box

You can use the [Verkada 90W Outdoor PoE++ Injector](https://docs.verkada.com/docs/acc-poe-90w-e-datasheet.pdf), which takes in 100-240VAC and sends power through the gateway’s PoE input. The injector is weatherized (IP66) and can be plugged into an AC outlet or connected directly to bare wires from a conduit or junction box. For a cleaner installation, the gateway can be mounted on the surface of the injector.

### Indoor AC outlet

For situations where the gateway can access power from inside a building, you can use the [Verkada 90W Indoor PoE++ Injector](https://docs.verkada.com/docs/acc-poe-90w-datasheet.pdf) or [Verkada AC/DC Power Adapter](https://docs.verkada.com/docs/acc-adap-54v-datasheet.pdf). These accessories plug into a 100-240V AC outlet and send power to the gateway through the PoE and barrel jack inputs.

### Streetlight pole

On top of most street lights or parking lot lights is a round photocontrol receptacle, which can be used to power auxiliary devices such as the gateway. Verkada recommends the [FP 7-Pin AC/DC Power Tap](https://docs.verkada.com/docs/accx-tap-dc100-e-datasheet.pdf), which is compatible with 105-240VAC light poles and has an optional photocontrol passthrough. The power tap outputs DC power via PoE, allowing it to be connected directly to the gateway’s PoE input.

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For 277V and 480V street lights, hire a licensed electrician to step down the voltage to 120V and use the [Verkada 90W Outdoor PoE++ Injector](https://docs.verkada.com/docs/acc-poe-90w-e-datasheet.pdf) to power the gateway. For streetlights that only have power at night, we recommend adding a backup battery that can discharge during the day.

### Solar/battery power

The gateway has a DC terminal block input that allows for direct wiring to a solar panel and/or battery. A 12V or 24V battery is recommended, as the gateway accepts 12-36VDC.

For vehicle installations, we recommend wiring to a 12V accessory or using a power timer off-relay to avoid draining the battery when the ignition is off.

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* The expected power consumption for the gateway is 9W under normal circumstances and 19W when the heaters are on.
* The gateway requires 90W to deliverin order to provide its full 60W power output.
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