Cables and setup /noob

Alan Carter

Getting the hang of it
Apr 25, 2018
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Most of the cams will be under wood siding. We're going to pull it indoors so I wanted to look for outdoor rated AND CMR
but having troubles looking for this.

1. Is this needed?

Even Monoprice doesn't though General CAble has one which is Cat5e

2. I have got the cams thanks to EmpiretechAndy (thumbs up) - but have no mounting equipment, or cables set up or a PC for BI!

To test it, can I plug it directly into the router

Thanks.
 
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If starting out, after purchasing your first camera, you need to purchase a POE switch. The POE switch will provided power and ethernet conductivity. Make sure the POE switch is a 802,3af or 802.3at rated.

I would not use injectors, just buy a switch

see
PoE Switch Suggestion List
 
Thanks @SouthernYankee - Thanks for the link - going now

@xmfan thanks also

I see where're closer in the journey - although you're 3 steps ahead which is great and inspirational! :D

I'm finalizing my purchases these next two days. I might need an extra cam, but the money is really piling up.