Compact networking device for remote stations

A computer-implemented method, comprising:

• receiving, by a computer networking device mounted on a radio tower or wall, power via a first port of the networking device, wherein the first port is capable of receiving both power and a network connection;
• dissipating heat away from high-power electronics of an internal printed circuit board (PCB) chamber capable of resisting weather intrusion without requiring ventilation ports on the chassis;
• providing power, from the power received from a power source via the first port, to a second port of a plurality of network ports of the networking device;
• receiving a packet via the first port from a network connection;
• and
• determining the second port as an output port for the packet received via the first port.

A computer system mounted on a radio tower or wall, comprising:

• a processor;
• a plurality of ports;
• a weather-resistant printed circuit board (PCB) chamber capable of resisting weather intrusion;
• a storage device;
• and
• a memory coupled to the processor and storing instructions, which when executed by the processor cause the processor to perform a method, the method comprising:
• receiving power via a first port of the plurality of ports, wherein the first port is capable of receiving both power and a network connection;
• dissipating heat away from high-power electronics of the PCB chamber without requiring ventilation ports on the chassis;
• providing power, from the power received from a power source via the first port, to a second port of the plurality of ports;
• receiving a packet via the first port from a network connection;
• and
• determining the second port as an output port for the packet received via the first port.