A PoE watchdog function on a Power over Ethernet network switch is a “self-healing” network feature that monitors the status of connected PoE-enabled devices and provides a way to reset them if they become unresponsive or stop working properly. This topic describes how to monitor: Determine the current PoE power consumption on a switch. Enter the following command: 0 405. This eliminates the need for separate power adapters, reducing cable clutter and. Meraki MS switches with model numbers ending in P, LP, or FP can power devices with Power Over Ethernet (PoE).