PoE Switch question

[macster2075]

I'm planning on installing 2-4 POE security cameras. They most likely be 5MP cameras or 4K cameras, not sure yet.
I know that a Gigabit Poe switch is always better, but my question is... is it required?

Due to my specific situation, I won't be able to install more than 4 poe cameras.
So having said that, will I be OK with 10/100 Mbps poe switch instead of gigabit?

 

[ColinTaylor]

Given the small price difference between the 100Mb and 1Gb switches I'd definitely go for the gigabit option. It gives you options in the future should you change your devices/network. Otherwise bear in mind that all the traffic from the cameras is going to be uplinked through a single 100Mb link, giving you only ~25Mb per device if they're all sending at the same time. If you end up using one of the ports for another device, like a PC, you could have bandwidth issues.

 

[macster2075]

Makes sense.. thanks!

 

[macster2075]

Also.. sorry this question is not related to switches..but what about Ethernet cable. cat 5e or cat 6?
My runs will always be less than 100 feet. I've been searching online for pricing and I get different kinds of prices. I know to avoid CCA cables.
I was thinking to future proof I should get cat 6, but on the other hand, since I live in the country I don't get high speeds here.. my max is about 50-55 Mbps. So, maybe cat 6 would be overkill?

 

[ColinTaylor]

Either will do for anything up to 2.5Gb. Cat6 and Cat6A can go up to 10Gb. But Cat6A can sometimes be more difficult to work with. In all cases make sure you're buying a quality product and not just some cheap junk of Amazon. In other words, buy from a respected cable supplier.

 

[macster2075]

I was looking at Monoprice, but it's cheaper to buy their brand at Amazon because at their website they charge like $17 shipping.

 

[ColinTaylor]

I have no experience with Monoprice as I'm not in the US.

I'd seek out posts from @Trip as he's an expert in this sort of thing. IIRC he's not too fond of Monoprice cables: http://www.snbforums.com/threads/monoprice-cable-ok.67099/post-626247

 

[macster2075]

oh ok.. I don't know much about ethernet cables ..the only thing I know well is to say away from cca..that's about it. I will read up on that post!

 

[macster2075]

I also need to power one of the cameras that's on the other side of the house. I have two options.

1. I can run an ethernet cable all the way to the other side of the outside from the outside.. or
2. I can use a PoE injector and cut that 80ft of Ethernet cable down to 20 ft.

My question is, for just that one camera, will I be ok using a 100Mbps PoE injector or does it have to be gigabit as well?
The PoE injector will be connected to a gigabit non PoE switch.

 

[ColinTaylor]

What injector are you looking at?

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[macster2075]

This one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NRG4AMS/?tag=snbforums-20

 

[Tech9]

What cameras? Get the cameras first, they may need passive PoE different than 48V.

 

[macster2075]

It most likely be Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW-28MM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083G9KT4C/?tag=snbforums-20

 

[Tech9]

You have to look very carefully what PoE and if it's compatible with other networking equipment you have or plan to use.

 

[macster2075]

Right.. Im getting an 8-port gigabit poe switch for the other 3 cameras
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083WH142K/?tag=snbforums-20

Im just trying to simplify things a little bit by not having to run 80+ ethernet for that 4th camera that's on the other side of the house.. I was thinking just spending another $15-20 on an injector since I will only need PoE for that one camera on that side of the house.

 

[Tech9]

The switch above is way too expensive. If this switch is going to be used for cameras only, it doesn't have to be Gigabit. If you have no possibility to connect more than 4 cameras, you don't need 8x PoE ports. The price difference between what you need and what is good to have is substantial.

 

[macster2075]

that's what I was initially thinking and that's what I asked on the OP lol - but I will also be connecting more devices besides the cameras to that same switch which is why I am getting the gigabit.

 

[Tech9]

Cameras are usually outside. You don't want to have 4 unprotected Ethernet drops around your house. What's the security plan?

 

[macster2075]

Run the cable inside the eves and into the house. Let's assume all cameras will be 4k, which may upgrade later on. How many 4k cameras can I run on a 100Mbps switch?
I ask because if I won't be able to run at least 3 4k cameras on that switch, I might as well get the gigabit, right?

 

[Tech9]

How many 4k cameras can I run on a 100Mbps switch?

The Amcrest cameras above - about 10. Read the specs - 8Mbps max bit rate. I would separate IP camera network from my main network.