Gio... please update as a Google Docs spreadsheet. Reduces the risk of malware and it will always be "up to date" without users having to re-download. 
PoE Switch Suggestion List
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tibimakai
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I have a TP Link TL-SG1008PE switch, but I'm short one port, what should I do? Do I really need to upgrade, to a 16 port switch?
if you have a spare port elsewhere (some other switch) just run a power injector,
if the down stream cams don't have that much of a power requirement you could probably just (ab)use something like:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZTNHNW/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1CTMZL0LKZFWD&colid=B5T1KVAL6F9F&psc=0
if you want stuff neat and tidy you might use this an excuse to get a 16 or a second 8.
just spit balling ideas.
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Just to clarify that when using the adapters you noted, the switch essentially becomes a 10-port switch (8 PoE+, 2 Ethernet)? Or are the SFP ports only useful for linking to another switch?
Thanks.
Mark
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I didn't see any Planet switches in your list? I have used them in quite a few installs as well, i.e. 8 Port PoE with dual gigabit uplink (RJ45 or SFP): FGSD-1022VHP. They are $139USD from our supplier:
-Jamie M.
Some of these Planet switches look exactly like another model, with the exception of the LCD screen, which is pretty nice! I added a couple switches I found on their web site, but am assuming that including your dealer pricing is pointless for the rest of us?
Thanks again for your valuable input into the list.
Mark
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Gio... please update as a Google Docs spreadsheet. Reduces the risk of malware and it will always be "up to date" without users having to re-download.
Done! Thanks for the suggestion.
I ordered one of these: Ubiquiti TS-8-PRO ToughSwitch 8 based on what I read here and in a few other threads. I'm a total noob with this stuff so I'll let you know from a noobs pov how easy to set up it is once it arrives.
Thanks for the info and very useful list.
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alastairstevenson
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Be aware that, although selectable for 24/48v, these are Passive PoE and as a consequence hugely over-priced and may present a risk to non-PoE devices.
You'd need to be very sure what you connect them to.
So are you saying that as long as I plug them into POE devices only i'm all good? - Or should I rather cancel the order (while i still can) and get something more for dummies?
alastairstevenson
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I had a look through the thread here and the spreadsheet but didn't see any references to that specific model - though I could easily have missed it.
So what guided you to that choice?
Certainly it's not advisable to plug a passive PoE source into a non-PoE device. It will probably be OK, but not guaranteed.
That's your choice, based on your selection criteria, and your confidence level in it.
But I wouldn't buy a passive PoE switch, especially one that supports a proprietary standard, and one at what seems like a high price.
There, Cancelled.
I was reading the reviews on amazon once I saw someone here somewhere... I can't find the thread now mentioned how fantastic the touchswitch was. - Unless I ordered the wrong model which is pretty feasible.
Usually I buy tp-link because I've had many tp link routers, extenders etc over the years but I was not able to find a reasonable tp-link switch on amazon (one that ships internationally anyway.) - other than this one: T1500G-10PS which started getting me to the ubiquiti price range.
but now i've just found this one! TL-SG108PE
Maybe one of these will be better?
For either of them I'm adding around $30 for shipping.
I was reading the reviews on amazon once I saw someone here somewhere... I can't find the thread now mentioned how fantastic the touchswitch was. - Unless I ordered the wrong model which is pretty feasible.
Usually I buy tp-link because I've had many tp link routers, extenders etc over the years but I was not able to find a reasonable tp-link switch on amazon (one that ships internationally anyway.) - other than this one: T1500G-10PS which started getting me to the ubiquiti price range.
but now i've just found this one! TL-SG108PE
Maybe one of these will be better?
For either of them I'm adding around $30 for shipping.
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... now i've gone down the rabbit hole of: "If you liked that then you WILL like these too!!!" - grrrrr. lol. expanded my search now to netgear as well and there seems to be lots of reasonable priced option. (Anything under 200 shipped for me is a good price).
alastairstevenson
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Using the search there are in fact a few generic ToughSwitch mentions, both positive and negative, for example:
Best Poe router for 8 items?
But have the whole search : Search Results for Query: toughswitch | IP Cam Talk
Don't get too hung up on the over-analysis - there is no 'single best choice' - there are lots of good choices, any of which will be fine.
The trick is to avoid the less-good choices.
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I used to think I could live with unmanaged switches (I have many), but managed switches are typically “fendermended”, so I have started down the path of acquiring Ubiquiti UniFi switches and WAP’s. It is going to be a long-term upgrade process, and I am watching for deals via 
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Has anyone used a Hikvision switch? Saw them for sale so just wondering if someone had anything to say about them?
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I don’t recall any discussions in the last six months, but may have missed it.
I looked quickly at some of their offerings, and some models look like others in the list; maybe BV Tech?
I think these things all start to look the same after awhile!
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I looked quickly at some of their offerings, and some models look like others in the list; maybe BV Tech?
I think these things all start to look the same after awhile!
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I used to think I could live with unmanaged switches (I have many), but managed switches are typically “fendermended”, so I have started down the path of acquiring Ubiquiti UniFi switches and WAP’s. It is going to be a long-term upgrade process, and I am watching for deals via
I made the jump for Ubiquiti after researching here about cams. I have a USG, the 16-150w switch (I need more ports now, lol), very quite switch. Cloud Key and 2 AP AC Pros. The integration is amazing. If you're not in California(taxed) check out Newegg. They've been having a lot of deals on Ubiquiti lately. Also set up a deal alert on slickdeals.com