Installation - Quick Rookie Questions

[R. Rod]

Hello there,

I have a few questions coming from a totally rookie background here.
I'm installing 3-4 cameras outside a small cabin and I want to do this right.

Questions

1. Should I use shielded cable for the outdoor runs?
2. Do I need to ground the POE switch (Netgear GS110TP) and if so, how? E.g Do I need to run a wire from the house ground rod - like all other utilities do?
3. Do I need to use ethernet surge protectors on each drop coming from outside? Do I need to use ethernet surge protectors on each camera?

I understand if lightning hits directly there is little I could do.
I'm concerned mainly about surges caused by nearby lightning and the potential that it fries the cameras and the network equipment.

Thanks!

 

[mat200]

Hi @R. Rod

Do search a bit for lightening issues and grounding here on ipcamtalk.

We've had a few discussion on it - just don't have much time to point you to those right now.

 

[R. Rod]

Thanks, I was getting a lot of noise because I was not restricting the results to hits on the title of the post only.

 

[mat200]

Thanks, I was getting a lot of noise because I was not restricting the results to hits on the title of the post only.

Happy to help as I can. Title restricted searches are one of the better options on the search here. Sometimes using google to search on site: ipcamtalk.com works better for searches also.

Please do post links here in your first post ( use edit function to add ) so others who are also looking can find the threads you like on this topic.