Zyxel NWA130BE – Power Options (PoE, DC Jack and USB Type-C)

The Zyxel NWA130BE can be powered in different ways depending on the hardware version of the device.

All NWA130BE models support Power over Ethernet (PoE). In addition, some models have a 12 V DC barrel power connector, while newer models use USB Type-C with USB Power Delivery (USB PD).

This article explains which power options are supported and how to identify the correct power input for your device.

Supported Power Options

Hardware Version and Serial Number

There are two hardware versions of the NWA130BE regarding the DC power connector.

Models released after June 2025 are equipped with a USB Type-C power port instead of the older round DC barrel jack.

The USB Type-C version starts from serial number: S250Y13073732

So, if the serial number of the device is S250Y13073732 or higher, the device uses USB Type-C for external DC power.

If the serial number is lower, the device uses the older 12 V DC barrel jack.

Power over Ethernet

The recommended way to power the NWA130BE is PoE, because power and network connection are provided through the same Ethernet cable.

Supported PoE modes:

• The required PoE standard is: IEEE 802.3at

• Power draw: 24 W

Models with DC Barrel Jack

For older models with a round DC power connector, use a power adapter with:

• 12 V DC
• 2 A
• 24 W

Models with USB Type-C

For newer models with USB Type-C, use a USB-C power adapter that supports:

• USB Power Delivery
• 15 V DC
• 2 A
• 30 W or higher recommended

Important: A normal USB-C charger is not automatically compatible. The charger must support the 15 V USB PD power profile. Chargers that only provide 5 V, 9 V, or other profiles may not power the access point.

If a multi-port USB-C charger is used, make sure the port connected to the NWA130BE can still provide 15 V / 2 A when other devices are connected.