Daisy chain or home run Cat 5e?

[Mike Mo]

I need to run some new lines to add additional IP cams.

It will require a lot of extra time and money to home run the lines back to my equipment room. Is it ok to Daisy chain the new lines to existing lines?

I'm sure home running the new wire is best, but would be much more difficult .

Thx.

 

[VorlonFrog]

Best to run several near-by cameras to a single network switch, then a single line from that switch home-run to your equipment room.

 

[Cupofschmoe]

There is nothing wrong with daisy chaining switches as long as you are aware of the limitations and problems associated with it.

 

[Mike Mo]

Thanks everyone.