I have a Blue Iris system with 9 cameras (8 wired, 1 wireless) that has been running for about 5 years. Had a recent lightning strike and had to replace my switch and wireless router. The switch (connected to all wired cameras) is in the attic with a Cat 5 cable to the wireless router. Randomly I will get a "Failed to Connect" on the wired cameras with the wireless camera still connected. If I disconnect/reconnect the cable between the switch and router, the wired cameras will re-establish their connection. The switch is a Mokerlink 11 port POE, and the router is a TP-Link AX3000. Any troubleshooting help is appreciated.
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- Thread starter rango
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Sorry it's a little unclear, did you replace the PoE switch? (you could have another non-poe switch)
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Have you used a cable tester to verify you have connection between the terminals on each side?
I use something like this:
I use something like this:
If this is the switch you have, it may be the problem. 8 cameras (of unknown resolution) on a 10/100 uplink plus poor reviews. You'll have better luck with a Netgear or maybe even a TP-LINK, IMO.
It's the old "you get what you pay for." Generally a switch that costs from one-third to one-half of other name brand switches won't perform as well or last as long.
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