A PoE switch provides power supply and data connection to PoE-enabled IP cameras systems via network cables like Cat5,
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and Cat6. In today’s business and daily life, whatever the industry or
location, using PoE managed switch for IP security cameras to ensure the
safety of people and business is a very common and even popular
behavior. Usually, for different IP camera systems, PoE switches with
different ports is deployed. This article will explore these situations
in details.Nowadays managed PoE switches are becoming the new trend. The
more advanced, managed PoE switches allow the operating power of each
camera to be controlled remotely from any point in the IP camera
systems. That enables administrators to reboot any non-responding IP
camera without going to the camera’s location, saving cost and labor.
Connected
with a PoE switch, IP cameras can be installed anywhere, even to reach
and remote locations. With a single Cat5e cable, the distance of running
IP camera can be up to 100m. If longer runs are required, PoE repeaters
may be needed.
Usually all IP cameras are powered from one
single source (the PoE switch). Therefore attaching a central UPS
(Uninterruptable Power Supply) to the PoE switch can ensure continued
surveillance in the event of a power cut.
When it comes to
adopting PoE technology, some users may think it’s unnecessary to buy a
PoE switch with a relatively high price. A PoE injector also can power
IP cameras and save more space. However, what if there are many devices,
say ten IP cameras, needing to be connected together? Under this
condition, a PoE switch is the optimal choice. Besides, PoE switches
also provide the following benefits for IP camera systems.Some users are
under the assumption the IP systems are too complex. Here we take
FS.COM 8-port PoE gigabit managed switch as an example to illustrate how
to connect the PoE switch with IP cameras.
In this picture,
different types of IP cameras, router and NVR (Network Video Recorder)
are connected to the 8-port PoE switch.
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