I want to set up 4 poe ip security camera network with this switch, blue iris and a laptop computer. Do i need a NVR or other hardware ?
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BlueIris can make your PC behave as an NVR.If you expect 24x7x365 coverage your PC has to be left on and connected.If you take your laptop with you, no more monitoring.You could set up a separate dedicated machine or use an NVR.I use both....
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The switch seems to handle the three POE ip cams i have installed just fine. "foscams" Which cameras are you going to use? I also have Blue IRIS insalled on a PC. Blue Iris does a decent job at managing the cameras, but i have noticed that performce is weak when trying to do continues recording from 3 cameras. Some of that may be the pc im using but i am unwilling to invest in a new computer for just the purpose of running the cameras. There is not a lot of documentation with the software and its not very intuitive. I have 4 total and it will work with a wide verity of cameras. I dont have any experience with NVR's. I have looked into them but they seem pretty pricy. If you have not bought any cameras or equipment yet, I would strongly point you in the direction of CCTV systems. You can easily get a system for the same cost of buying 4 POE cameras. I wish someone had told me this before i got started. You will still be required to pull the cable to cameras either way. I think the upside with CCTV would be that the dVR is doing all the recording continusly. They do a great "Superior" job at what they are designed to do. PC based systems are kind of shakey at this price point. In most cases you can record up to two weeks worth at a time, with several cameras with a DVR system and have alerts sent and motion triggers. I have seen the difference in between my setup and two different CCTV systems. One of them "lorex" and the second "swan" If I had it to do all over again i would go with CCTV. Id buy a 4 camera set with a dVR with room to expand up to 8 cameras. I started with one camera and now have four. Its good to have room to grow. Just FYI I have seen a 4 camera setup with 4, 700 lines of resolution cameras for less or close then what your going to spend on POE. One last note you will also be able to remote monitor with your smart phone or web browser just like using POE and Blue Iris. More info then you wanted I know, but just my 2 cents!
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I would guess that 100Mbps might be enough bandwidth for 4 cameras, but it depends on the amount and nature of the data they are all sending through at the same time. I would look at the manufacturers recommendations for the network speed to be sure. I'm not familiar with Blue Iris, but many of those types of solutions serve as the network video recorder as well as the access point for the phone apps, unless they are cloud based like Logitech's, for example.
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If your cameras are PoE, then this switch will just power and connect your cameras to a network. You'll still need some sort of recording hardware / software to capture and archive the video. I got this switch to learn how to setup a VoIP system at home (to better market myself in the workplace) and it works great for that. I can only put 4x PoE phones on the network, but that's more than enough to learn. If you want to one day expand your security system past 4 cameras, or at least like the idea of being able to one day upgrade, look for a switch that has more than 4 PoE ports. If you KNOW that you'll stop at 4 cameras, then get this switch. You won't regret it. If your cameras are PoE, then this switch will just power and connect your cameras to a network. You'll still need some sort of recording hardware / software to capture and archive the video. I got this switch to learn how to setup a VoIP system at home (to better market myself in the workplace) and it works great for that. I can only put 4x PoE phones on the network, but that's more than enough to learn. If you want to one day expand your security system past 4 cameras, or at least like the idea of being able to one day upgrade, look for a switch that has more than 4 PoE ports. If you KNOW... » Read More If your cameras are PoE, then this switch will just power and connect your cameras to a network. You'll still need some sort of recording hardware / software to capture and archive the video. I got this switch to learn how to setup a VoIP system at home (to better market myself in the workplace) and it works great for that. I can only put 4x PoE phones on the network, but that's more than enough to learn. If you want to one day expand your security system past 4 cameras, or at least like the idea of being able to one day upgrade, look for a switch that has more than 4 PoE ports. If you KNOW that you'll stop at 4 cameras, then get this switch. You won't regret it. « Show Less
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The NVR has four POE ports on the back and a standard ethernet port. I am not using any of the built in POE ports. I have mine connected to my company network through the standard ethernet port and use remote poe switches for all of my cameras. One of my remote switches is about 200 feet away and it works fine. I am not totally sure about the maximum distance for ethernet but if it is &gt; 500 feet you will be fine.
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Here is a POE solution.. "PoE Injector/Splitter" I just ordered 2, seems to have good reviews, if it works then no need to worry about getting cameras with POE anymore...And it is really inexpensive... Under $7 Prime! Item: B00DZLSRJC http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DZLSRJC/
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Yes, the camera has a pretty decent set of tools/services/options built into it. It will be necessary to forward the IP ports on your router/firewall in order to view it. You will want to purchase the Blue Iris software to go along with this camera anyway for advanced DVR recording. It will also let you stream live as well as playback from archive. The Blue Iris software will be much easier to work with rather than the camera software. The picture quality is amazing.
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No it only has one Ethernet port and 16 cctv connections. For IP cameras you might want to look into an NVR
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If the NVR will accept an analog camera input and has a R432 PTZ camera contol port, then this camera will work. I believe the NVR will only accept IP based cameras. You could try a BNC to cat 5 value to convert the power and video, but I am unsure on the PTZ control
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If I understand your question correctly, no. I tried using a Cisco PoE switch, then this splitter at the IP camera end. It does not power the camera, Cisco business tech support said it won't. The PoE switch "looks" for a device response before turning on the Power. This pair of splitters let you add power on one end of your Cat5 cable then split it off on the other end. Make note of power loss over distance. You'll likely only be able to run under 100 feet.
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If you are asking if this switch can replace your NVR, then no. This switch has 10 ports 8 are POE, and you have 9 cameras. You may have to go with a 28 port POE. (SG300-28P) it is higher in cost, but it gives you the option if you want or need, to increase the number of cameras, and add any other POE devices without having to upgrade again. (i.e WAPs.) Hope this helps. Here is a link if you would like to see your options. http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/csbms/sf30x_sg30x/quick_start/78-19252-01.pdf
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It sounds like you want to know if you can connect the cameras and the NVR to the same switch. Probably can if only wants to access the cameras on the local network, but to be able to access them from a remote location you would need to connect them to a router. www.AffordableHomeElectronics.com
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the camera runs at 100Mbs.... So you'll want at least a 10/100 switch. If you are doing POE, it'd need POE on it as well.
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This is not a router, just a HUB, so it should work with a security camera system. if you are asking for a wireless security camera that connect each camera to an ethernet port, yes you will need one port per camera, if not connected to a DVR or Receiver.In order to monitor the cameras over the internet, one or more ports will have to be open on the router. If you have more than one router, it may not work. Some equipements may work if the ports are open on all the router-modems firewalls.I hope I answered your question.
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You do not have to use the same brand NVR but it is recommended. You do not need a POE switch to power these cameras, you can power it using 12V. You would need a STANDARD switch at the least though.
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I don't think that will work. The system allows for only 4 cameras to be seen at a time. Poe switch provides only power not video. Thank you.
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At the camera end you will need what is called a POE splitter. I have had good luck with the LevelOne POS-1002 PoE Splitter. You can get these on Amazon site as well.
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Hello Karen the package includes all u need to power the cameras . the nvr has a built in poe switch . so all the adapters for the nvr and the cameras are included . thank you
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Sorry for the delay in answering you...things have been a bit off track because of the long Holiday weekendHere is the answer from our technical people.You need 1 unit for 4 cameras. PoE provides Power and Data for camera up to 300 feet.Hope that helps,John Duncan1-888-445-8375
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The camera has a short (maybe 6 inches?) cat5 cable with a female end attached to it that will connect with your cat5 wiring. I doubt you will find anyone selling this camera along with cables that allow the camera to be connected with your router. In my case, I needed 60 ft of cable. I purchased that separately. The length of cable you need will depend on where you mount the camera, and where your router is located. Search for Cat5 patch cables, and look for one that is the appropriate length for your installation. You may want to do PoE (power over ethernet) which means you only run a Cat5 cable, and not a separate power cable, since the PoE device can transmit power through the Cat5 cable - so your network traffic and power all run through the single cable. If you have a power outlet close to where you want the camera mounted, then you don't need the PoE, since you can just use the included power supply.