What is a PoE Switch?

A PoE switch is not merely a network switch. It's a power and data delivery powerhouse, designed to send power and transfer data between your PoE or IP security cameras and your network. Our video lays this out clearly, helping you understand the value and practicality that a PoE switch brings to your security system setup.
Our emphasis, however, doesn't end with the basics. We dive into the innovative Extended Power over Ethernet (ePoE) technology that redefines range limits. Traditional PoE switches can stretch up to 100 meters, or 328 feet, but with ePoE in the mix, that limit doubles, extending the reach to an impressive 200 meters, or 656 feet.
Don't let the details of PoE switches confuse you. Join us on this journey, where we unravel the workings of PoE switches and highlight the indispensable role they play in optimizing IP and PoE security camera systems.
Check out our selection of robust PoE switches:
www.cctvcameraworld.com/poe-s...
And if you're in the market for security cameras, take a look at our high-quality PoE security cameras:
www.cctvcameraworld.com/poe-c...

[@gaytropicalwizard]

Very good! Thank you so much man❤ God bless you man!! Hope you have a blessed day🙏♥️

[@shmulyitzkowitz6479]

thank you very much very helpfull👍

[@warleycosta6411]

very good

[@oxford821]

Is the blue cord just a normal short Ethernet cord?

[@Cctvcameraworld]

Yes it is just an RJ45 tipped Ethernet cable.

[@jeremywilson8334]

so with a switch I can only view from the camera but I cannot record?

[@Cctvcameraworld]

It depends on the camera. Some cameras have the ability to store video on an internal SD card. However, we have found that internal SD cards can sometimes cause frame skipping or laggy video when playing video back from the SD card.

[@davidmcintosh4012]

Do I still a need PoE switch if I have an NVR?

[@Cctvcameraworld]

There are a lot of variables that would determine if you need a PoE switch. While most NVRs have a built-in PoE switch there are several situations where a switch would be useful. Here are a few examples:
1. Your NVR's built-in PoE switch is not powerful enough if you intend to use multiple large power-hungry PTZ cameras.
2. You have the need to run a camera over the 328 feet limit of Ethernet cabling.
3. You want to deploy your IP security camera system over your local network rather than using your NVR's internal network.