{"id":12417,"date":"2020-03-06T10:44:50","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T15:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learncctv.com\/?p=12417"},"modified":"2020-03-20T05:39:43","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T10:39:43","slug":"wire-poe-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learncctv.com\/wire-poe-cameras\/","title":{"rendered":"How to wire PoE cameras"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want to learn how to wire PoE cameras<\/strong>, you are in the right place.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/span><\/p>\n

There are different ways to power up an IP camera using Power over Ethernet and I will teach you all of them in this article, so just keep reading…<\/p>\n

Just to make sure we are on the same page, I assume you know what PoE is but just in case you don’t just read the article that explains What is PoE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Since PoE is part of an international standard<\/a> you can find compliant devices available everywhere, which includes IP cameras, PoE switches<\/a>, and PoE Injectors<\/a>. <\/p>\n

You can also find NVRs (Network Video Recorders) that are PoE compliant and power the IP cameras that are directly connected to their port.<\/p>\n

Let’s start talking about this type of device.<\/p>\n

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Power over Ethernet NVR<\/h2>\n

The simplest way to wire a PoE camera is to connect it directly to a PoE NVR.<\/p>\n

As you can see in the following diagram, it’s necessary only to use a UTP cable from the IP camera to the NVR which is also connected to a laptop.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/span><\/p>\n

The picture below shows an IP camera connected directly to an 8-port PoE NVR that uses the international standard 802.3af<\/strong>, which means the device sends 48V (volts) to the camera which can consume a power of up to 12.95W (watts).<\/p>\n

\"How<\/span><\/p>\n

This type of connection is very simple and no extra equipment is required since there’s one port per camera and all of them use such as an international standard.<\/p>\n

on the other hand, some other NVRs have only one network port and depend on a PoE switch to connect and power the IP cameras on.<\/p>\n

The surveillance kit I’m using in this picture is manufactured by Zosi and you can find it on the Amazon store <\/a>usually for less than $200.<\/p>\n

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Power over Ethernet Switch for IP cameras<\/h2>\n

You can use a PoE switch to power up the IP cameras.<\/p>\n

It’s a regular Ethernet switch used for computers, there’s nothing special.<\/p>\n

The following picture shows a PoE camera connected to the switch which is also connected to a laptop using UTP (network) cables.<\/p>\n

\"PoE<\/span><\/p>\n

How about the recording ? You may ask.<\/p>\n

It’s possible to use software to record the video stream from the IP camera or you an NVR can be connected to the switch to become part of the system.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/span><\/p>\n

As I mentioned before, some NVRs have only one port to connect to the network and that’s the reason you need to use a network switch (or router).<\/p>\n

Take a look at the picture below and see how a PoE switch is used to connect to the NVR (red circle) and the IP camera.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/span><\/p>\n

Power over Ethernet Injectors for IP cameras<\/h2>\n

PoE injectors are also very popular to power IP cameras.<\/p>\n

If you are concerned about how to wire PoE cameras spending just a few bucks, that’s the way to go since you can buy a PoE injector <\/a>for less than $30.<\/p>\n

The picture below shows the TP Link PoE injector that can be used to power up IP cameras using the international standard IEEE <\/strong>802.3af <\/strong>for up to 100m.<\/p>\n

\"TP<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Some PoE Injectors can also power non-standard PoE devices as it happens with this TP-link model as shows in the diagram below. <\/p>\n

\"TP-Link<\/span><\/p>\n

 source: TP-Link website<\/a><\/p>\n

The PoE injector is connected simultaneously to a switch and to a Non-PoE device that is powered using DC (12V, 9V or 5V).<\/p>\n

That’s a smart way of using a power injector to accomplish two tasks at a time.<\/p>\n

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Video: How to wire Poe Security Cameras<\/h2>\n

Just watch this quick video that shows the use of PoE for security cameras.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

It’s possible to send power to IP cameras using a regular power supply or a PoE device but the last option is the smart one since it uses less cable and it’s easier to deal with.<\/p>\n

Just choose the option that is more convenient for your case.<\/p>\n

Want to learn more ? <\/h2>\n

If you want to become a professional CCTV installer or designer<\/strong>, take a look at the material available in the blog. Just click the links below:<\/span><\/p>\n

–> Ultimate Security Camera Guide V1<\/a><\/p>\n

–> Ultimate Security Camera Guide V2<\/a><\/p>\n

–> Ultimate Security Camera Guide V3<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Ultimate<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Please share this information with your friends…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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