A PoE switch provides power supply and data connection to PoE-enabled IP cameras systems via network cables like Cat5, Velcro Ties 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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