How to Install a PoE Surveillance Camera

How to Install a PoE Surveillance Camera
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In this video we show you how to install a PoE (Power over Ethernet) surveillance / security camera!
This video specifically details a vandal dome camera, but the concepts are the same for a mini bullet, or any other IP camera.

[@royking7298]

Nice video. Interlude music was blasting, but....

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[@PureMediaSystems]

@catie himai Once the video is up you cannot change the audio settings.

[@mychannel8809]

Great video, thank you so much! I’m currently in school and entering a career like this and these KZbin videos are soo helpful!

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[@mrphilbert1]

Why do people feel it necessary to loudly blast music when fast forwarding? I don't get it.

[@bman3020]

Millennials and Gen Z think its cool. I don't get it either.

[@mrphilbert1]

@@bman3020 Needless to say, I did not watch the whole thing.

[@munsters2]

Never can understand why people think they have to add music to their videos. Most of it obnoxious.

[@PureMediaSystems]

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[@tttcoming4353]

Wonderful instruction! Can you add following clips regarding how to get the wire into the garage for the power?

[@PureMediaSystems]

Thank you for your feedback! There is not a need for additional power. These cameras are receive power and data over a single ethernet cable (PoE or Power Over Ethernet). In this case the NVR has a PoE switch built in, so we just rand the ethernet cable from the camera to the NVR.

[@tttcoming4353]

@@PureMediaSystems got it! so just simply drill through the wall to wire the Ethernet cable from outdoor to the garage? Is there a leaking concern if we drill thought the house wrap?

[@PureMediaSystems]

@@tttcoming4353 We went through the soffit in this case to mount it under the eve, no leaking concerns there. Every home and install is different, so it's hard to say exactly is best for your situation.

[@michaelvictorolutu6088]

nice and simple installation

[@PureMediaSystems]

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[@garrettsmith6679]

Question is what do you do in houses that are two story. Most two story soffits around here usually run right in front of rooms and you can’t even crawl through them if you even have attic access. I’ve yet to see somebody actually show how they run wire they just say oh just run the wire into the attic. Ya obviously but not every home is one floor with an attic that covers the entire top of the house where you can drop down through any wall. Am I right or am I missing something lol?

[@PureMediaSystems]

That is a good question. Every home is different. Sometimes we are able to get through the soffit to the attic space with fiber rods. Sometimes we have to use magnets with the rods. Sometimes we have to cut access holes on the inside to feed cable through. Sometimes we have to run cable around the exterior. Installing cameras on two story homes can be very difficult.

[@wedofinejbone7064]

Thanks u saved me alot of work

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[@FreshlySnipes]

What cameras are you installing?

[@PureMediaSystems]

The cameras in this video were GNS cameras.

[@GQNetwork]

Great video and information. Thank you for sharing. I will definitely call you for guidance and estimates on installation.

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[@smallnuts2]

Nice. I forgot there is. Templates. I have to install wall anchors on my outdoor roof. Just using a screw doesnt hold it. The cameras I got from reolink came with screws and wall anchors.

[@PureMediaSystems]

Hi Dom! Yes, the templates are very useful! The anchors are needed a lot of the time, however depending on the construction material, they are not always necessary.

[@tbrinkley2]

What if part of the soffit is a bird box that protrudes out separately beneath the original frame base. However, that is where I wish to mount then run to the attic? Also, how do you perform a mount above the front door entrance with no wires showing and access the attic?

[@PureMediaSystems]

Hi Tyrone, it is really hard to give a good answer without seeing the house. If you are in the Dallas, TX area call us at 972-905-0556 and we can schedule a consult!

[@tbrinkley2]

My two story house soffit looks similar but is more flat-based than angled. Do you think my attic will access as easily to Run BNC cables. I have fish rods, magna bullets and all that stuff?

[@PureMediaSystems]

Hi Tyrone, it is really hard to give a good answer without seeing the house. If you are in the Dallas, TX area call us at 972-905-0556 and we can schedule a consult!

[@justinhill8602]

Well done 👍

[@PureMediaSystems]

Thank you, we really appreciate the feedback!

[@prayfawind]

would a Cat 7 or 8 cable make a difference in imagine quality ?

[@PureMediaSystems]

No, it would not. Cat6 is more than sufficient for running most any IP camera on the market today.

[@kwolson59]

No.

[@gerryhamner9850]

Video OK but hate that he talks so quiet but the crappy music blares real loud every little while.

[@PureMediaSystems]

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[@Handleme23]

Why do you drill the 3 holes instead of using screws directly?

[@PureMediaSystems]

Pre-drilling pilot holes removes material from wood to make room for the screw. This makes it easier to drive the screw into the wood, and the wood is less likely to split or crack when the screw is inserted.

[@Handleme23]

@@PureMediaSystems doesn’t that mean the screw won’t fully thread into the wood?

[@PureMediaSystems]

@@Handleme23 No, you only drill the hole to the size of the core of the screw, or slightly smaller, not the entire screw including threads.

[@MatthewBryde]

@@PureMediaSystems There was wood involved? It looks like your drill bit only went through the thin soffit. What's the soffit made of? I assumed it was fibre cement, but is it made of wood panelling (I'm from Australia where it is made from fibre cement)?

[@serohaguju1054]

What do y’all typically charge to install these?

[@PureMediaSystems]

There are a lot of factors that can effect the pricing. Please email [e-mail] to discuss a consultation.

[@SomeoneElseInTheComments]

Cool, but can you show us the hard part? My sofflet does not easily link up to the attic.

[@PureMediaSystems]

Every home is framed differently, however the soffit should connect to an attic as that is typically where the air inlets are for attic ventilation (you will notice the perforated soffit of this home). In this video we showed you that we use fiber rods with magnets. If it is difficult to reach the rod inside the attic, we can use another rod and magnet to link to the original rod and pull it through.

[@tbrinkley2]

@@PureMediaSystems that’s exactly what I thought. I’d like to send you a snapshot of mine to see if feasible but I’m certain it is.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hello what brand model camera system are you using. Excellent video

[@PureMediaSystems]

Thank you for your feedback! We use a few different brands depending on the application. In this particular video we used GNS. If we are installing an ELAN control system, we like to use the ELAN cameras because of how well the integrate and the advanced analytics that are built into the cameras for ELAN. Otherwise we like to use Luma or GNS. We are authorized dealers for all of these products, so if you are interested give us a call and we can ship the products directly to you! 972-905-0556.

[@TM-tw1py]

How many hours total would an POE install & setup of 4 cameras take?

[@PureMediaSystems]

Hi TM. There are several factors that will effect the time of install. These can include, size of the building, type of building material, attic attic access, etc.

[@hamidbazmi7948]

Hi.it mighty be a daft question. If we have 5 cameras, do we need to run 5 separate cat5 cable for each camera? I remember a Friend of mine was doing one cable for 4 camera. I might be absolutely wrong. It was a couple of years ago. I wish you could have drawn on a paper. Thanks

[@PureMediaSystems]

Hi Hamid. You will need one ethernet cable per camera.

[@hamidbazmi7948]

@@PureMediaSystems thanks for prompt reply.

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[@thepoliticallyindependent1512]

Michigan here. Is there a preferred brand?

[@PureMediaSystems]

We use a few different brands depending on the application. If we are installing an ELAN control system, we like to use the ELAN cameras because of how well the integrate and the advanced analytics that are built into the cameras for ELAN. Otherwise we like to use Luma or GNS.

[@tbrinkley2]

Do you do assessments to see what’s feasible based on the customers desires including pricing since structure layouts are different?

[@PureMediaSystems]

Hi Tyrone, yes we do! If you are in the Dallas, TX area call us at 972-905-0556 and we can schedule a consult!

[@leftysouthpawofdetttth7340]

Hi !! I have to ask, do you do this as your business ?? Is there any real Money to be made in it for fulltime work? Thanks in advance

[@PureMediaSystems]

Short answer, yes. This is our business and our fulltime career.

[@munsters2]

What is p.o.e. and what is keystone?

[@PureMediaSystems]

POE is Power over Ethernet. This allows power and data over a single cable. A keystone is a modular wall plate system that allows you to use various different types of connectors in a wall plate, i.e. ethernet, coax, speaker, etc.

[@munsters2]

@@PureMediaSystems OK, thanks.

[@steve293]

WTF YHE MUSIC 😊

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[@rayliu9758]

What is the specific name for the magnet you are using?

[@PureMediaSystems]

The magnets are part of the Magnepull kit.

[@duanelakoduk561]

Voice too quiet. Music unnecessarily toooooo loud.

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[@flipper2473]

Very little mention of potential problems, not for average customer

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[@midas617]

stupid loud music made video unwatchable. darn KZbinrs need to at least level out the unnecessary music with the dialog.

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[@munsters2]

OW, my ears! That crappy music is way too loud.

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