IPcam: Power over Ethernet (POE) for IP cameras

[@Consf3aracy]

This content answers all my questions, well deserved sub man.

[@johnson554671]

Wow, your video was really awesome! It answered all of my questions and taught me even more. I enjoy learning about this. Thank you my friend!

[@larrythomas9934]

This was the best POE video I've seen, It answered all my questions about powering my IP cameras. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you....

[@AndrewFroude]

Thank you for the great overview. Just what I needed!

[@llamacebu216]

I have some Dahua cameras and was wondering what is the best poe switch box as of 2022?

[@maxthepiguy3658]

So you don’t need both. Either injector or switch. Injector for less cameras, active is safer than passive. I am trying to connect one POE camera to a mobile router/modem and am trying to figure out what I need. Do any of the router/ modems have injectors or switches within them? From my understanding, an active injector would be best in my situation if such a router does not exist.

[@stefanic88]

Wow, lots of great info! I see you put in a lof of effort. Definitely worth subscribing!

[@psfgtech]

Holly Cow, 3 Comp Tia classes completed here 👍

[@Tall_Order]

I bought a Sance NVR system last year with 4 ip cams, but the wifi keeps going out so I wanted to move to ethernet and a switch since the cams all have optional ports. I may even ditch the NVR and use a dedicated computer with ip cam software. If the new Raspberry Pi 4 is powerful enough I can make my own NVR. This video was very helpful, thanks.

[@Dmp68]

OK self taught camera girl here so go easy on me please. I have been using and have used in the past 10 years just basic infrared wired cameras. I have always used cat 5E Poe. In the past my cameras needed to be mobile and I have used passive audio/video/power baluns. Because of the portability, lightweight status and transport packing simplicity, I found that the baluns were the easiest to use. I am currently in the process now of setting up a home security system with DVR and 8 cameras. I am basically using the same process that I did for the mobile but am wondering about these switches. My closet that holds the dvr and such is a mess. It's a cable OCD nightmare. My question is can I use one of the passive switches on the DVR end and still use the other existing smaller baluns at camera site? Clearly there not the same make and model and I am wondering if they would work together regardless. Clearly they're not the same make and model and I am wondering if they would work together regardless.

[@jaroslavjamalmalackanic7334]

Great video. I made the mistake of buying an injector from ubiquiti and was mad why its not working. Thanks for the help :)

[@gvrose1]

Very well presented.. Liked the detail.. Thank you very much..

[@bigghunt]

Hi, I wish I’d seen this video and your forum before I bought my cameras. Anyway, we’re here now. So my setup is everything that comes in the box (four 3mp ip cameras) from Hiseeu(more like the Zosi one), I already have a wireless modem at home, so it’s connected to the nvr, but the problem is “power and cabling” because I noticed the wireless signal wasn’t reaching parts of the premises where cameras 2 and 4 got installed. So I went ahead and got an 8 ports POE switch(also, without thinking it through). Initially, I thought using cat5e cables connecting the cameras to the poe switch while the Poe is connected to the nvr should power on the camera(but it doesn’t). Now I have to run electricity separately to the locations of the cameras to power them… should I now go get a splitter or an injector (an active or passive) in order to power the cameras with just the rj45 cabling.? Ps: poe switch has 10 rj45 ports(2 for uplink), it supports 30W max per each port. it also Complies with IEEE802.3af/at standard(I’m guessing that makes it an active poe). While the cameras are powered with a 12V 1A adapter. NVR has just one LAN port (which is where my poe switch is plugged into)

[@joseignacio2422]

Hi there, I'd would like to know more....and thank you for sharing the information with us

[@alexalexandrakis8205]

Awesome video, really clear and concise. I am currently trying to install and 8 camera IP system to my RV but the cameras only take 12v a opposed to 48v. The NVR supplies POE which his is good I need to run as fewer cable as possible which his why your other video about 2 IP cameras on a single cable is very interesting.

[@lekanboluwade6942]

Pls help. i bought 32 channel Hikvision NVR and connected 15 cameras which was showing on both the monitor and Hikconnect APP but the three more cameras i added via POE switch to the NVR are not displaying. Pls help

[@luizvagnersampaio6684]

Great master...thx!!! helped me to understand inglish more litle bit though.

[@gvrose1]

Can you use a POE NVR without a mass storage device in it.. I just want to pass through the video to a 42 inch 1080P TV screen. No recording needed.

[@AnfalasHerdsman]

fascinating but also very confusing, not sure how to install everything and how to know what device supports poe or not (namely devices that i already own)

[@robertshade8631]

What are your suggestions for analog cameras with video loss?

[@amitor1234]

Hi. My nvr has one Lan port. How do I connect it to the poe switch and seven cameras to the poe switch? My poe is netgear unmanaged 8 ports.

[@24680fabian]

It seems that even Active PoE isn't 100% safe. I've managed to damage the serial console port of a cisco 2960G by patching it to a PoE HP procurve switch :). The RS232 to TTL chip released some magic smoke. The Juniper EX2200-C is also a great soho switch if you need fanless (!), gigabit (14 ports), poe (12 ports) and an awesome CLI for management.

[@movax20h]

This is a design bug in the switch. It should have used RJ11 instead. Yeah, I know, network gear weirdos use RJ45 for everything, because it is so common to have sockets, plugs and crimps already when working with this stuff, and the cables are somehow easier to unplug for RJ45 than RJ11.

[@meghaparab417]

hi I am having one cable going outside my house for 1 CCTV camera but I need to add one more camera to it Can I do that an what are the accessories I need ? I have seen your video for the same but doesnot understood total how many things I can buy to connect my second camera an what are they called if I have to order from online need specification as well for the same

[@edwardferns]

You need to give proper information before someone can try to help you . The exact model of the camera and the NVR ( i am assuming you do not have a POE switch right now). If your cctv system is not IP (cameras), but analogue, you will have to get another wire (analogue cable) from the DVR to the (new) camera ( a separate power supply will have to be given for this new camera).POE switches can only be used with IP cameras. Assuming you have an IP camera/NVR (is your nvr poe or non-poe?) and you want only 1 more camera, it may be cheaper to run a cat5e cable from the nvr to the new camera (rather than investing in a poe switch, which costs above Rs.4K in India).

[@MIRENDALE]

Great video thanks for posting, just one question my cameras need 12v's x 1amp each, I have a port 6x port poe hub so do need a 12v x 6x 6amp to run the six camera's in the poe hub ? or what would you suggest ? thanks again.

[@IntermitTech]

The network switch won't be 12v but 48v. Normally each port can serve up to 15w or 25w depending on the standard used. The 12v 1A is only a generic figure for when using the cameras with an adapter, not the actual usage. Most cameras will only use around 6w top.

[@MIRENDALE]

@@IntermitTech thanks for the reply much appreciated.

[@joecotter6803]

Thanks for that. My POE device supplied with the camera has failed, I believe. I will now buy with confidence.

[@Bonebags]

Very informative. Answered a lot of questions I had. Thanks for making these videos! They're super helpful!

[@amerigodalessandro825]

Hi great job with the video. I want to get a home camera system for my house Poe, with 6 to 8 cameras. Do you have any suggestions on what brand to buy? Thanks.

[@IntermitTech]

Sure, check out my other videos in the IP camera Playlist, it's all there!

[@amerigodalessandro825]

Intermit.Tech Thank you

[@markflorendo3561]

Is it okay to use 8p0rt 48v at 2.5A poe for 5 cctv cameras,thanks

[@Hunter-vb8wo]

I have one CAT5e cable going into my garage from my router and NVR but I want to run 3 poe cameras. Can I install a poe switch in my garage, connect the switch with the one CAT5e cable that I have in there, and then also connect the 3 cameras to the switch? Or do I need to run a separate cable from each camera all the way back to the NVR?

[@IntermitTech]

You can just add a POE switch, run the cameras on that and then go with one cable back to the NVR, no problem.

[@Hunter-vb8wo]

You are the man! Thanks.

[@Hunter-vb8wo]

Will I need to power the switch from an outlet or do they make switches that could run off of poe from another switch or the NVR?

[@IntermitTech]

@@Hunter-vb8wo Best would be to use an output, I have a video of running multiple IP cameras on a single cable, in the description there is a link to a 4p switch which as 1x POE input but not sure that's going to work with the NVR POE.

[@Antimatter.]

Hi , I have a NVR and needed a new ip camera but when I plugged it in it only gives me a IP address on the screen not a picture , how do I make this work thanks ! 🙏

[@papounsky]

Other than the Ubiquiti nano switch POE passthrough, is there any other outdoor POE passthrough I can use that does not require extra power supply other than the POE in, I only need 2 POE out

[@IntermitTech]

I don't know of any you can use directly outside. But check out my "2 cameras using a single cable" video, there I show multiple ways how to do that, including some switches which accept POE in and then have multiple POE output ports. You would need to build them inside of an outdoor enclosure though.

[@Lilmiket1000]

Good informative video! thanks man!

[@DuyPham-nw6gh]

I run 1 CAT6 cable from the router to the garage. From here I need to have 4 access points and 8 IP cameras. Can you suggest a setup that fits my need? I saw that you have a setup using passive multi-port PoE injector in the video. Can you explain in details how to set it up? Thanks a lot.

[@muziekkamer]

Hi hello Guys Hallo Intermit! Compliments for the info on this channel. I would like to ask a question. Does it matter to a European synology NAS system if the camera is PAL or NSTC. I want to use this IPC-HDW5831R-ZE 8MP together with a DS918 +

[@boytongo]

I have an 8 port nvr, 3 ports have been used and functioning, but i need to connect 5 IP cameras wherein the distance is 150meters or more. Can i use an 8port POE switch to connect those 5 IP cameras then 1 cable from the POE switch to the NVR. Thank you sir...

[@ctstike]

Hi there i just nought gv-unp2500 pinhole (geovision) and it only have ethernet connection and once i plug it in in my paronamic it wont turn on.. need adviced pls tjank i..

[@lelandclayton5462]

From a professional standpoint when I deploy a IP Camera system I use a NVR to host/manage the IP Camera network. Not to mention it can record the video and so forth since 99% of my customer base are not "savy" in the tech world and they want to view their Cameras from their smart phones, tablet or directly to a TV with out having to push/swipe a crap load of buttons/options. You can buy NVRs that have built in POE switches, just like analog DVRs you can buy 4port, 8port, 16port and etc. Keep in mind these type of NVRs are Passive POE except for the port that is labeled LAN that is either 100mbit or 1000mbit.

[@sassclass6467]

Clayton, interesting this is the route that I have taken, using a 16 Chanel NVR! However, I am having image issues. Some channels show while others won’t even come on. Yet receive message regarding “time lapse has run out” . Do you have a clue what this means or does it go back to extra power being warranted via an additional POE. Mind you, only 9 channels are used out of the 16 channel POE NVR UNIT, so saturation shouldn’t be a concern.

[@kayberry6292]

Thanks for the enlightenment. This may not be the best place to ask this but what is the best way to view camera alerts/feeds on a TV (with or without an Apple/Android set-top box)? I also want IOS, Android and Mac desktop client viewers but I understand them.

[@uphill248]

I need a poe switch. ..I have rlc 410 and 420 camera. which switch do I need?

[@zahidhussainqadardan8196]

I have 6 to 10 UBNT devices so which switch you can recommend for me to run my devices smooth.

[@anthonywhitehead8182]

Fantastic video, thanks. We’ve already installed Ubiquity poe switches, along with their access points., however wasn’t aware of the 24v limitation for poe cameras. What cameras would you recommend, we’d probably need up to 12 cameras, with around half being exterior ones.

[@IntermitTech]

No problem, check out my playlist about IP cameras, especially the 2018 and 2019 version, those have the cameras I like to use: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJPbhnWXh7ati6c

[@davidpetros2009]

if using cisco switch PoE does that mean its just gonna play/show without any configuration

[@IntermitTech]

If it's delivering POE, yeah sure

[@leem6011]

Hi - I bought GW security 5MP camera system PoE cat6 cable off amazon. I’m 21 meters from switch. During construction pin 2 and 3 are open and I can’t replace the cable - can I use the camera with 3 pair and if so which pins are active? Any help is very much appreciated!!

[@christophertalents1094]

I install 12 cameras on my place cameras work fine on life view but I have a like 13 seconds delay on my phone app can someone tell me what do I need to do. I got connected two switches 6 ports each and nvr. thank you

[@ssvirk12]

I have a question...I have an NVR box with built-in 8 port PoE switch that I plan to use with two bullet cameras. My question is .... whether I can use the remaining 6 PoE ports of NVR as switch ports for a small home network and avoid investing into purchasing a separate switch box. My other concern is whether these spare PoE ports would be 'Active or Passive' If these are Passive PoEs ....then will they cause other issues....? Wonder if these ports can be configured to act as Active PoE Switch ports. NVR box will be Ethernet connected to the Modem/Router. Here's the make & model: www.lorextechnology.com/4k-ip-camera-system/4k-ultra-hd-ip-nvr-system-with-4-outdoor-4k-8mp-ip-cameras/4KHDIP84N-0-p Lorex Technology

[@attilaszelec5731]

Thanks for this video :)

[@danielandreica3010]

I have a Wireless camera sistem but one of them doesn't have a very good signal, the camera suports Poe, how can i transfer data to my NVR via Poe?

[@Tall_Order]

Before I started using IP cams I was using AV composite cams with a AV switch box. They were old large black and white metal prison cams I got at a discount. It limited me to only seeing 1 at a time. Then a power surge hit one of the cams, sending electrical feedback to the switch box and it shorted out every cam as well as the CRT. I had to move on to newer tech... lol

[@douggolde7582]

Great video, but could use an update or a part 2.

[@savedemperor8024]

i saw nvr recorders which support many cameras but have one Ethernet input how to connect them? by using a switch or something else?

[@IntermitTech]

Yes, POE switch and connect the cameras to the switch

[@chimmyking]

Can you recommend a quiet 16 port poe switch?

[@ЕгорСмирнов-в9ъ]

interesting video! you should shoot a review of Xeoma video surveillance software too!

[@uyscuti3590]

When I tried to connect a non POE camera to a active POE switch it's not working , even I tried powering the camera by a external power adapter the POE port of switch still remains in the sleep mode .. no data no power . I think the camera should draw power from the POE switch (using active POE splitter) to make the port (data ) activated.

[@its4electric]

Does anybody have information on security cameras that work with HughesNet

[@maxthepiguy3658]

What I don’t understand is the whole point of the POE is to have one wire for power but by adding an injector you need a second source of power for it making it two connections. If it is one IP camera, wouldn’t it be the same like using the 12 volt charger and an Ethernet cable (2 connections)?

[@IntermitTech]

If using injectors and extractors, yes. But the idea is to just have a Active POE switch with a POE capable device, that way you need nothing extra and it just works when you plug it in.

[@dennisliedtke2171]

I have a Vivotek FD8134 camera on a QSee model QC826. Works but doesn't show the time. Hopefully new firmware might solve the problem. The NVR doesn't like the firmware (0301c). Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@IntermitTech]

Ask where you bought the camera for newer firmware, that's most often the best way to get it.

[@dennisliedtke2171]

I got the camera, used. Got the firmware from Vivotek website. From the list I selected FD8134V (301c). My NVR software won't accept this firmware

[@IntermitTech]

@@dennisliedtke2171 I don't have any experience with Vivotek so can't really help with any firmware, sorry. :(

[@TontosVotanPaSocialistas]

Brilliant! Very well explained. Simple and clear. Thanks. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ivicanikolic6355]

Great video about PoE switches and also cameras. Thank you ... Question: Is there difference between what cable to chose for PoE cameras - that will support maybe future cameras also. Im looking to buy few 8MP cameras.

[@IntermitTech]

Not really POE is rated for 100 meters over CAT5e and up. But going CAT6 right now is probably best. If you want anything 10Gbit I would recommend CAT6A but that's total overkill for a camera. Also the newly introduced 2.5Gbit and 5Gbit will be more used in newer devices then 10Gbit so you are good with CAT6.

[@ivicanikolic6355]

Intermit.Tech... Thank you

[@chiquito003]

Hi. I have a LenovoECM NAS model PX4-400d that I want to take advantage of the Surveillance feature but I have no idea of what do I need to make it work. I want the simplest and cheaper solution to make it work for home surveillance for up to 8 cameras. Please advise.

[@IntermitTech]

...? No clue, I've never worked with a Lenovo NAS either, take a look in the manual or see if someone did a tutorial?

[@uphill248]

What kind of poe switch should I buy for ip cameras?

[@GarysTechLab]

Very informative video. However, I am surprised you didn't mention how to run two POE cameras off one cable. I do this for corners of my home that will have two cameras. Since these cameras only have 100Mb connections, you don't need all 4 pairs/8 wires. I just made a splitter for the camera end and then punched down into two different jacks on my patch panel ( type B on both ends ). I went with a Cisco 3650e 48 port POE Gb switch with 2 10Gb uplinks, although there are better options, the Cisco made sense for me since I am in IT and also use it for learning.

[@IntermitTech]

I actually recorded it, but it made the video too long, soon!

[@sassclass6467]

Gary Hi, I am curious as to how you used 2 pairs per camera and kept the B format, when your given striped orange, solid orange(1) striped green, solid blue|striped blue(2), solid green(3), stripped brown|brown(4). When using B format you your going to have four conductors on each punch down that coordinates with the color scheme. I guess what your implying is the first 2 pairs you punch down on the left side and pairs 3 and 4 you punch down on the right side of the keystone in order to keep the same color schemes to match B format. If not, please explain....thanks!!!

[@androidera1858]

Veru nice☺☺

[@traviscalvin431]

If you are budget conscience and will be using lots of cameras, POE phones, etc you might check out eBay for used Enterasys C3G124-24P (24 port) or C3G124-48P (48 port) switches. It seems like they are somewhere around $50-100 in general. I have been using 4 of these at work (along with several spares) for a couple of years with around 25 cameras, 15 phones plus computers and printers. Just make sure that they show the proper P/N in their pictures. I have seen several listings (and bought...) with the proper P/N in the title and description but the P/N was without the P on the end and therefore NOT POE. They are fairly noisy so not ideal for a normal home system.

[@sachinshanuka9254]

Can I use 64 port passive injector switch(100Mbit) to power 52 IP cams?

[@IntermitTech]

I don't think they come that big, and you also need to take up link into account. Depends what your camera is set to but let's say 6Mbps. 52x6= 312 Mbit, so won't work on a full 100Mbit switch but it can if your switch and NVR have a Gigabit port too.

[@soyyo4683]

Thank you

[@christophertalents1094]

how do I fix the delay on my phone app

[@IntermitTech]

Get a better NVR with app? Generally it's 2s to 3s anyway because of RTSP and buffering, especially if not on local network.

[@christophertalents1094]

@@IntermitTech do you got nvr can I buy it. and when you say not local internet what's that mean? it is connected to my router. thank you for your help

[@IntermitTech]

Sorry I can't advise you on an NVR. The one I run I have videos about on my channel so you can learn. :)

[@JK-ug7rm]

any good poe 8 port with wifi for a backboone to my main home network?

[@IntermitTech]

Hmm, no, I would advise against combining that anyway. Use one of the POE ports to connect a POE AP and you have lots of choice!

[@Phil_AKA_ThundyUK]

If I put a POE CCTV NVR to a POE switch would there be a problem - as they're both transmitting power?

[@IntermitTech]

Often POE switches will have Non-POE ports but as long as they are both active POE devices it should always work with each other and not cause a problem. With passive POE devices (no negotiation just puts power on the pins) that could cause an issue!

[@TKommandant]

Is a 15w poe switch enough or is a 25w poe switch better ?

[@IntermitTech]

15w 802.3af is generally enough for most devices like IP cameras and access-points etc.. Unless you get into mega PTZ cameras with lots of IR for instance. But then the cost of a POE switch won't really matter either. 😅

[@TKommandant]

@@IntermitTech Its for a PTZ camera but not a big.Its this camera www.amazon.de/Mini-Outdoor-Kamera-opt-ONVIF-wei%C3%9F/dp/B01GE3BP28

[@IntermitTech]

@@TKommandant it says compatible with 802.3af so 15w. They also mention a switch that is only 802.3af or 15w compatible. So you'd be fine getting that, it can't hurt to also get something that is 802.3at compatible, but for this camera at least (and for most), it's not needed.

[@JK-ug7rm]

Managed versus unmanaged?

[@maskermedismccons3090]

wow awesome

[@chrismaciejewski6391]

wow,, there is too many ways to set this up. can someone help me? I am not familiar with any of this and am having a very hard time understanding all of this. I got a expensive camera i am trying to hook up but have no idea what i need to do it. it is a sony SNC-EP520 camera. it says 24 volt and i am trying to figure out how to install using POE, and i think i got the wrong controller, Please is there someone willing to walk me through this?

[@thenanook]

excellent video!!!

[@tasosstr5774]

Very nice video, well done. I have a question please, i see some POE switch that use pins 4,5 for - (48V) and pins 7,8 for + (48V) and some other POE switch that use pins 4,5 for + (48V) and pins 7,8 for - (48V) , so what should i choose ? or the camera dosn't care ? (use bridge inside on camera ?) Thank you in advance. Best Regards, Tasos

[@IntermitTech]

Wikipedia actually has a good diagram about this but normally, 100Mbit mode B should use 4,5 for + and 7,8 for -. I find it odd that some switches/injectors might do it differently but if you have to chose, chose what I just wrote. That's compatible with the official standards. I think in the end the camera won't mind and rectify it but I don't have experience with it.

[@tasosstr5774]

Thank you very much for the reply. Please keep the good job ! ! ! Best Regards, Tasos

[@phazor2988]

Great video! How can I join your Discord channel?

[@IntermitTech]

The link is in the description, just click it! :)

[@androidtvbox_01]

Can I charge my Tesla with a poe switch?

[@Numian]

Hello, but aren't those IP cameras usually 12 V? I do not have to somehow step down POE voltage to 12 V? Thank you.

[@IntermitTech]

If you directly connect it using the DC in they are 12v, but using POE over the network cable they need 48v

[@abdulrehmanakram.3030]

plz do u help to find cctv ?

[@IntermitTech]

Sure, check out all my other videos! There is an IP camera playlist.

[@CatamaranChannel]

Buy a nvr, DONE! And allot cheaper, and you got storage, and etc etc..

[@kierownik_namiotu]

and it comes with limitations so it is important to find solution that meets your requirements.

[@stafcurtis1]

For the novice user, this is fine. If you want more capabilities, then buy an active switch. I think buying a 24 port used active gigabit switch on ebay for around $50 is the best option if you can deal with the fan noise.

[@ujabgour7709]

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[@IntermitTech]

You should have been able to figure that out with a little bit of research, but I live in The Netherlands. :)

[@ujabgour7709]

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[@IntermitTech]

Euhm, are you mental? BTW we are definitely not brothers, you are using that term quite wrong. But euh, reaching out to random people (I know, this is probably some kind of scam) through KZbin really isn't that way to get anything done. Come on, tell us, what do you really want?

[@ujabgour7709]

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[@IntermitTech]

No problem bro, where you at, I'll come and help right now with all of life's problems! :P

[@ujabgour7709]

Ok