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    Confused about which 24/28 port switch to buy

    thank you desperado836 that router is wow but too much for my budget. nice choice though!!! I updated my choice and am now thinking of going with the NETGEAR GS724TPv2 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Managed Pro Switch 24-Port 190W Power-over-Ethernet+ | ProSAFE Lifetime Protection the...
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    Confused about which 24/28 port switch to buy

    Hello all, Thanks you for the recommendations above. I think I will need a PoE switch with about 150-200 watts to power the cameras. Someone told me about the TP Link switch. It is about $303 on Am**o*. TP-Link JetStream 24-Port Gigabit Smart PoE+ Switch with 4-SFP Slots 192W...
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    Confused about which 24/28 port switch to buy

    Thank you Mr. Higgins. This seems like a good option. Is there any similar option with maybe 1-2 SFP ports? The SFP ports are not critical, but good to have if needed? Thank you
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    Confused about which 24/28 port switch to buy

    Thank you I saw this TP Link model posted here on another thread https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016M1QTS2/?tag=snbforums-20 TP-Link JetStream 24-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with 4-SFP Slots (T1600G-28TS/TL-SG2424) But it seems like this one has just a 2 year warranty...are there other options with...
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    Confused about which 24/28 port switch to buy

    Hello, A wonderful and blessed new years to all of you. I need to order a 24 or 28 port switch to use for my home IP camera setup. My installer friend is helping me install them, but I have to provide the hardware. I currently have about 15 cameras but will scale up to close to 24, because we...
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    Connecting additional routers to ISP router? How do I do it??

    Yes you are right my goal is to increase wi-fi coverage throughout the property. I will read into setting up APs. Right now I am still getting back together after the terrible storms we had.
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    Connecting additional routers to ISP router? How do I do it??

    Hello, I am nearly clueless about routers etc. so I am hoping one of you nice folks on here can help me. I have internet from AT&T, the router being used is a Pace 5286 AC (re branded Arris I think). As I have a large home, I want to connect one or two additional routers to this Pace 5286AC...
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    Which USB WiFi adapter for laptop

    Hello pege63, I have a PACE/ARRIS 5268AC FXN router, which is supplied by ATT. I believe it is a DSL router? It says it supports ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, and VDSL2 technology. It has four wired Ethernet ports and 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless networking Do you know if the adapters you suggest will work...
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    Which USB WiFi adapter for laptop

    Hello, I need an external, e.g. USB WiFi adapter to substitute my WLAN card on the laptop, which has some loose wires, you know the black and white wire from the screen to the WLAN card, and I have tried disassembling the laptop a couple of times, but the screws are worn, the inner casing is...
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    400 ft CAT 6 outdoor wire runs - what type of switch?

    Thank you all. @CaptainSTX this seems like a simple solution, thank you. Just to be clear, why do I need the switch if I am using AC? Is to to allow the data to communicate with the router, due to the length of 500'? Do you have a link for the type of switch I need so I do not get the wrong...
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    400 ft CAT 6 outdoor wire runs - what type of switch?

    @CaptainSTX @coxhaus There is regular 110-120v power available throughout the run, does this help? I just want to power my cameras :) Should I not even bother with the CAT 6 and go some other route? I am so confused now
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    400 ft CAT 6 outdoor wire runs - what type of switch?

    Hello CaptainSTX, I am going to ask the person doing the job to separate out the CAT 6 from the electric in a separate conduit. Would this work https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QUA6R0/?tag=snbforums-20 Can I place this mid way? or is this just for the end? I am so confused between switch...
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    400 ft CAT 6 outdoor wire runs - what type of switch?

    Hello, I am running CAT 6 wire in my property, in a conduit, to different locations within the property. One of the runs is about 400 or 500 ft and the other run is about 300 ft. I will be connecting IP Cams at the end of these runs, at the fences of my property. I am not that smart on IP...
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