Reolink Track Mix Junction Box

[Greenthumb77]

Hi All,

I purchased a POE Reolink Track Mix. Unfortunately, Reolink does not currently make a juction box that will match the screw configuaration. I need some advice.

Is that a compatiable junction box that will work for this camera. If so is there some advice on how to make it work?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thank-you

Jim

 

[TonyR]

Specs say it's under 3 pounds.

That's a pretty oddball flange on that cam, I'd look at some Carlon or Cantex 4" PVC boxes at Lowe's or HD, box + lid is about $15. Toss the plated screws and buy some stainless steel.


The mounting flange (below) appears to be about 2.25" wide




EDIT: 9/11/2025 0504 CDT: Added image of flange

 

[Greenthumb77]

Thank-you looney2ns

When I feed the CAT 6 cable into the hole how do I make it waterproof?

Jim

 

[TonyR]

Thank-you looney2ns

When I feed the CAT 6 cable into the hole how do I make it waterproof?

Jim

Use a 1/2" or 3/4" cable gland, chosen with an ID that's a snug fit to the CAT cable's outer jacket. If necessaarry you can add a few turns of 3m's #66 electrical tape to increase the diameter to make it snug.

The gland or any fitting should be on the bottom of the box to discourage water intrusion. Be sure to waterproof as here and use dielectric grease.

 

[Greenthumb77]

Thank-you everyone. Thank-you for kindness.

I plan on showing you how I attached the Track Mix to a HD junction box when finished. However, before I do I have more basic question. The track mix Poe camera is not installing on the Reolink app. I have a Netgear 8 port poe switch. I plugged it in to the camera and saw a light briefly light up but noting since the brief moment. Then I tried to scan the camera and set it up. Noting. In fact when I plug in the camera to the poe switch now there is no power light. Nothing happends.

I have one camera attached to POE and it works fine. The other devices attached to the switch do not require wattage. I have tested several different cables and Nothing.

Any ideas?

(Maybe this should be on a separate post. If so please let me know.

Jim

 

[Greenthumb77]

I am finished with the Reolink Track Mix POE installation. I want to share my experience. It might help others and it will definelty be improved upon.

My thanks to TonyR.

1. I originally bot the plastic junction box and cover. I realized that I needed to drill and hole in the face plate to allow for the TrackMix cable to pass through. Like most of my DIY projects I botch the first drilling process and retreated back to HD for a new face plate.

2. For the actual screws, washers and nuts I traveled to Ace Hardware. They are the place for screws etc. I bot stainless steel screws with locking washers locking nuts.
After this second attempt (using the template I copied) I drilled the correct holes for the camera on the face place. Please note I used a nail punch on each hole so my drill bit would not slip,
For extra strength I used washer on the screw side of the canera, So I had washers on the front side and back side of the face plate.

3. The junction box was installed using deckmate screws. I used small washers on the inside of the juction box for added strength.

4. I had run the POE Cat 6 cable a couple months back. So now, with the help of my wife, we terminated both ends of the cables and tested them out.
As an added test I attached the camera, and used the reolink iphone app and set it up. This went seamlessly, Thank-you Reolink.This was all done a ground level.

5. Please note that the camera has black electrical tape on it. This will be replaced by water proof sealant.

6. Here is a great youtube video on installation tips. It might hlep, I sure helped me.


I want to thank all of you for your help on this project. I could not have sucessfully finished it without you.




7. In conclusion, the camera is working well. We have had skunks in our front yard diging for grubs. Now with the help of the camera I have legal evidence of the critter. I have sentenced him the death. LOL

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