POE Switch location advice/opinions

[mat200]

Hi,

I like monoprice for a lot of wiring supplies, however after reading some of the negative user comments in their patch panel section I elected to spend a little bit more and go with a TrendNet panel. ( looks like there maybe a quality control issue with a supplier of the panels for monoprice )

example:
TRENDnet 24-Port Cat6 Unshielded Wallmount or Rackmount Patch Panel, Compatible with Cat 3/4/5/5e/6 Cabling, TC-P24C6
4.5 out of 5 stars 384 customer reviews | 63 answered questions
Price: $39.99 Free Shipping for Prime Members & FREE Shipping. Details
https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Uns...d=1505978906&sr=8-6&keywords=patch+panel+cat6

 

[DavidDavid]

My router /wifi are in my second floor office next to modem. A few things connected there (computer, NAS and NVR) then I've got a line going up to attic, then down a conduit to the basement and I've got a switch there. I have an unfinished basement so it was super easy to hardwire stuff on the first floor. Then I've got 2 lines from that basement switch outside. One goes to a huge shed with gravel floor and that has a man door that never closes. Cheap poe switch there running 2 cameras and a wireless AP. yes, I'm wondering if that's gonna die eventually from basically being "outside" and the other line goes to a switch in my barn for another AP and couple more cameras.

My only consideration was ease of access for me to get at and run cables to and from.

 

[DavidDavid]

I Wil say I did get an old 48port POE+ switch from CL and stuck it in the basement. I could almost hear it on the second floor because of the fans. Sold that and got fan less.