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Resolved How to setup a PoE network for Security cameras

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by John32073, 2019/12/13.

  1. 2019/12/13
    John32073

    John32073 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    PoE networking is new to me, but need to setup one to run 8 ip PoE Security cameras.
    I have a Medium size backyard with 3 Out building with a computer in two building all Building are hard wired with Cate5E each of the building has a
    Dlink DES1108 8 port switch for computer hook up each switch is plugged into one of my 4 ports on my router.
    Now I am looking to install 8 IP PoE security cameras up to cover my backyard
    I was thinking of using a Injector / splitter at each camera, Now I am thinking of buying three 4 port PoE switchs. I could then just plug in each camera to the POE switch Plug in the PoE switch, Then set up a FTP server on one of the Computers in my shed to record all of the cameras.
    Would that setup Work right?
    The Feed line from my DLink 1108 to feed the P.O.E switch. It would not send power back into my Dlink 1108 and burn it out will it?? It would just send the data Right thru the line?
    I used to use IP cameras Ethernet line and a power adopter at camera, but now those cameras all old and I can get better quality video now with new cameras.

    They are all P.O.E now

    Now I have to figure out P.o.E Networking



    Thinks For reading
     
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  2. 2019/12/15
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    1. Just add PoE switches where needed to power the cams.
    2. A PoE switch can also safely be used with other non-PoE devices.
    3. No need for an FTP server.

    Manually setup the networking on each camera before installing them. Access your router abd verify the IP block used for static IP addressing, usually 192.168.1.100 and below. If your LAN router uses 192.168.1.1 then assign cam 1 a static IP of 192.168.1.21, cam 2 a static IP of 192.168.1.22, and so on up the line. Do all cams in advance of installing.

    Each cam has its own internal web server and can be accessed using a Web browser to do the setup and to also view the live stream or recorded streams. Many cams have the option to ad an SD card for storage. If your cams don't have SD card options then to save recordings you should get a NVR (network video recorder), which acts as a centralized point for all the cam recordings and management.

    Most IP cams support FTP uploading, the recordings get uploaded to a FTP server. That would be a cumbersome project to undertake because you'd have to setup the server, setup FTP accounts for each cam and so on. You'd want a reliable computer for this running a stable non-graphical operating system like Linux.

    Some routers have USB ports for adding network drives and many IP cams can store recorded content there. That's your easiest, cheapest option.

    What brand & model IP cameras?
     
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    John32073

    John32073 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I Really like the RLC-410 5MP PoE camera it has a slot for an SD Card up to 64 gig bytes Supports FTP or NVR
    https://reolink.com/product/rlc-410/
    I like the FTP set up that way when I spread out the cameras all over the yard I do not have to lead the wiring back to NVR
    Go from PoE switch to the camera The camera has high quality recording Reasonable price and I can view cameras live from anywhere on my phone also Thats a lot better from the outdated setup I taking down..
    If you know of a another good camera let me know I check it out before I buy, any 4 port PoE switch also I am open to idea's
    Thank you.
     
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  5. 2019/12/16
    TonyT

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    What I don't like about Reolink:
    All Reolink security cameras work with Reolink NVRs ONLY.

    A NVR can be anywhere on the network, the cams need not be directly connected to the NVR.
    Get cameras that have ONVIF.

    Brands I suggest to look into:
    Lorex and Flir (same company)

    Hikvision and Dahua are manufacturers that make many of the cams marketed under other brands.
     
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  6. 2019/12/16
    John32073

    John32073 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I had a Lorex before I was not impressed with the camera quality and the NVR circuit board burned out after about a year and a half Then I went to foscam and they were ok then trouble then I tryied Sawnn camera are good but the circuit board in the DVR went bad, That why I like FTP
     
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  7. 2019/12/17
    TonyT

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    As for NVRs, the cheaper models (less than 500 bucks) are not worth the investment. A decent one will run around 900.00. FTP will work just fine. I would setup up a headless Linux server and access it using a Web browser or FTP client. The advantage is stability and an older hardware computer can be used for it. I once had one up & running for over 6 years w/out a reboot (a 333 mHz Celeron).
     
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  8. 2020/01/15
    John32073

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    I now got my POE switch up and running
     
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