Is it smarter to use POE for security camera installations?

Well the answer partially depends on, "smarter than what?" If you mean, smarter than running separate power to an IP camera, I'd say yes, for two reasons: Cuts cost by removing the need for separate power cable and power supply, and makes the installer's job easier, thus lowering labor cost. read more

" If you mean, smarter than running separate power to an IP camera, I'd say yes, for two reasons: 1. read more

1. Power consumption of IP camera: PoE network switch adopts different standards, the output power is also different. For example, IEEE802.3af can support powered devices that don't exceed 15.4W. As cable transmission will consume power, IEEE802.3af can provide power supply to powered devices that don't exceed 12.95W. read more

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is an established technology that extends the capabilities of Ethernet signaling by providing low-voltage direct current (DC) power delivery to network devices over the same wires that currently carry data. read more