Good POE switch for new NVR
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Because "POE" is an acronym for "Power Over Ethernet" that feature can found on POE cameras, POE NVRs, POE switches, POE injectors and many, many other networkable POE devices.
Which is it?
Because "POE" is an acronym for "Power Over Ethernet" that feature can found on POE cameras, POE NVRs, POE switches, POE injectors and many, many other networkable POE devices.
Which is it?
You are absolutely right
I will edit my title
Its a switch
Many on this forum go with Netgear, if on a tight budget I go with TP-LINK.
How many ports?
How big of a power budget?
How many ports?
How big of a power budget?
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I’ve always had good luck with Netgear
I don’t own this one, just the closest to your spec I saw with a few minutes searching
I don’t own this one, just the closest to your spec I saw with a few minutes searching
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Have been using a Dahua 24 port POE switch (DH-PFS3226-24ET-240 ) with two 1 gig uplink ports for the past 3 years for 28 to 30 cams without any issues. Plus it is in your price range.
See attached data sheet for details.
Check with Andy for current availability and pricing.
Noticed that there is an updated model that is listed on B&H with all ports at 1 gig.
Perhaps Andy can beat that price......
See attached data sheet for details.
Check with Andy for current availability and pricing.
Noticed that there is an updated model that is listed on B&H with all ports at 1 gig.
Perhaps Andy can beat that price......
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One of the data sheet features is "Smooth Transmission". Anybody know what the heck that means?
Perhaps this could be the answer.....
There are so many options that depend on your particular situation that it will be hard to recommend something specific.
Whatever you choose, make sure you verify the POE power capacities - per port and total for the switch. Check this against your POE devices to ensure the switch can power everything that you expect it to (and hopefully have some expansion capacity too). Then you need to decide if you need a managed switch or not. Most managed switches are VLAN aware, meaning that you can utilize VLANs in your network if you so choose. Switches generally have to be VLAN aware for them to work properly with VLANs. Finally, make sure you choose the right transmission speeds. Up until now 10/100/1000 switches were the norm, but 2.5gb and higher switches are becoming more popular in the home environment. Of course if this is strictly going to be used with CCTV cameras, a 10/100/1000 is more than enough to meet those needs.
PS - don't be afraid to consider used switches. Switches rarely go bad. POE power supplies will occasionally go bad, but that is easy enough to check for. Consider using EBay and sellers that offer no hassle returns.
Whatever you choose, make sure you verify the POE power capacities - per port and total for the switch. Check this against your POE devices to ensure the switch can power everything that you expect it to (and hopefully have some expansion capacity too). Then you need to decide if you need a managed switch or not. Most managed switches are VLAN aware, meaning that you can utilize VLANs in your network if you so choose. Switches generally have to be VLAN aware for them to work properly with VLANs. Finally, make sure you choose the right transmission speeds. Up until now 10/100/1000 switches were the norm, but 2.5gb and higher switches are becoming more popular in the home environment. Of course if this is strictly going to be used with CCTV cameras, a 10/100/1000 is more than enough to meet those needs.
PS - don't be afraid to consider used switches. Switches rarely go bad. POE power supplies will occasionally go bad, but that is easy enough to check for. Consider using EBay and sellers that offer no hassle returns.
I have chosen NETGEAR GS524UP and the used one price was great
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Depends on what you’re connecting. For IP cameras, just make sure the switch has enough PoE budget (not just ports) to handle the power draw of all devices. Also check if you need PoE+ or just standard PoE. If it’s for a security setup, I’d lean toward a managed switch so you can monitor traffic and troubleshoot easier.