Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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Ubiquiti

SKU: WAVE-FIBER-ONU-5

Ubiquiti WAVE-FIBER-ONU-5 60 GHz Wireless Bridge

60 GHz wireless bridge with 2.5 Gbps downlink for fiber backhaul
- 2.5 Gbps downlink / 1.2 Gbps uplink over 60 GHz point-to-point link
- Integrated outdoor antenna with 2.5GbE port, no separate dish needed
- Point-to-multipoint deployment for dense fixed wireless access networks
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SKU: WAVE-LR

Ubiquiti WAVE-LR 60 GHz Wireless Bridge

60 GHz point-to-point bridge with 2 Gbps throughput and 5 GHz failover
- 2 Gbps aggregate / 1 Gbps duplex via 60 GHz primary radio for campus and backhaul links
- Integrated 5 GHz 802.11ac/n backup radio maintains connectivity during rain fade or atmospheric attenuation
- Passive PoE 44–54V on 2- or 4-pair cabling; 20W max draw with included 48V adapter
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Ubiquiti

SKU: WAVE-MLO5

Ubiquiti WAVE-MLO5 60 GHz Wireless Bridge

60 GHz wireless bridge for 5+ Gbps backhaul up to 100 km range
- 5+ Gbps throughput with 10 GbE port and adaptive 20–160 MHz channels
- Passive PoE 4-pair power (44–54V DC) eliminates separate power runs
- IPX6 aluminum enclosure with GPS sync rated -40 to 60°C operation
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Ubiquiti

SKU: WAVE-NANO

Ubiquiti WAVE-NANO 60 GHz Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge

60 GHz wireless bridge; 2 Gbps over 5+ km without fiber
- 2 Gbps throughput across 5+ km (3.1 miles) with 19 dBi antenna
- 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with adaptive modulation BPSK to 1024QAM
- Passive PoE 48V powered; IP65 rated for -40°C to 60°C operation
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Ubiquiti

SKU: WAVE-PICO

Ubiquiti WAVE-PICO 60 GHz Wireless Bridge

60 GHz wireless bridge, 2 Gbps throughput, 1.3 km range
- 2 Gbps max throughput (1 Gbps duplex) over 60 GHz Wave technology
- Integrated 5 GHz backup radio (800 Mbps) for failover redundancy
- IPX6 weatherproof, -40°C to 60°C operating range, pole-mount design
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Ubiquiti

SKU: WAVE-PRO

Ubiquiti WAVE-PRO 60 GHz Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge

60 GHz point-to-point bridge, 5.4 Gbps over 15 km line-of-sight
- 5.4 Gbps throughput across dual 2.5 GbE ports for backbone links
- 22 dBi antenna gain with 8° beamwidth minimizes interference in dense areas
- 802.11ax WiFi 6 with 11 modulation schemes adapts to rain and signal loss
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Ubiquiti

SKU: WM-W

Ubiquiti WM-W WiFiMan Wizard Handheld WiFi Survey Tool

Pocket-sized WiFi survey tool for UniFi site deployment and diagnostics
- Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz radio captures signal mapping and AP discovery on-site
- IP55 dust and splash protection rated for outdoor and warehouse conditions
- Integrated Li-ion battery with USB-C charging syncs results to UniFi app
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Ubiquiti

SKU: XR2

Ubiquiti XR2 Mini PCI 600mW 2.4 GHz Wireless Card

Mini PCI 2.4 GHz wireless card with 600mW transmit power
- 600mW output for extended range in point-to-point deployments
- Mini PCI form factor mounts directly into router or access point slots
- 2.4 GHz unlicensed band with external antenna connectors for custom setup
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Veracity

SKU: RMPSU-8W

Veracity RMPSU-8W 24-Port Managed Gigabit Switch

24-port managed gigabit switch for rack and DIN rail security systems
- 24 gigabit ports with wire-speed switching for simultaneous multi-stream IP feeds
- Managed switching with VLAN, QoS, and port mirroring for network segmentation
- Dual mounting options—rack or DIN rail—for flexible security infrastructure deployment
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Veracity

SKU: VAD-PPW

Veracity VAD-PPW Portable PoE Injector

Compact PoE injector for field deployment, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
- 60W PoE (802.3af) power delivery over standard Ethernet cabling
- Operates reliably from -10°C to 70°C for indoor and outdoor use
- Lightweight portable design (0.28 kg) for mobile technician workflows
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Veracity

SKU: VAD-PS-BM

Veracity VAD-PS-BM 8-Port Portable PoE Injector Switch

8-port PoE switch for field deployment of IP cameras and networked devices
- 8 Ethernet ports inject PoE/PoE+ power and data simultaneously via standard cables
- Portable 11.9 x 7.4 x 4.1 in form factor fits mobile installations and temporary setups
- Plug-and-play operation; no configuration needed for IP cameras, access control, or VoIP phones
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Veracity

SKU: VAD-PSP

Veracity VAD-PSP Portable PoE Injector

Portable PoE injector for field deployment and temporary installations
- 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with PoE+ (802.3at) for IP cameras and access points
- Compact form factor fits in a tech bag for on-site troubleshooting and testing
- Operates 0 to 50°C for reliable performance in standard indoor and outdoor setups
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Veracity

SKU: VAD-PSW

Veracity VAD-PSW Portable PoE Injector

Portable PoE injector for field deployments and temporary installations
- 25W PoE (802.3af) power over standard RJ45 for remote devices
- 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet supports legacy and modern networks
- Compact form factor rated 0°C to 50°C for mobile technician use
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Veracity

SKU: VHW-1U

Veracity VHW-1U Ethernet over Coax Extender

Ethernet over coax extender—300m reach on existing RG-59/RG-6 cable
- 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet bridging, no configuration needed
- 1U rackmount design for centralized hub or headend installations
- Extends to 1100 ft using installed coaxial infrastructure
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Veracity

SKU: VHW-DMB

Veracity VHW-DMB Ethernet over Coax Converter

Ethernet over coax converter for IP cameras on existing cable runs
- Full-duplex bidirectional data over RG-6/RG-11 coaxial without recabling
- Plug-and-play operation with no configuration required for ONVIF devices
- DIN rail mount for compact rack and panel deployment across facilities
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Veracity

SKU: VHW-HW

Veracity VHW-HW Ethernet over Coax Extender

Ethernet over coax extender for retrofit installs—1000 ft range
- 10/100 Mbps full-duplex over existing BNC/F-connector coax cable
- Transparent layer 2 bridge—no configuration, just plug and play
- Supports multiple IP camera streams and access control on one run
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

PoE Power Budget Math

A 24-port PoE+ switch with 370W total budget can't actually run 24 outdoor cameras at peak 25W each. Simultaneous peak — not nameplate — is the limit. Always verify per-port PoE allocation and total budget against actual camera load. See PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

328-Foot Ethernet Limit

Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A all top out at 100 meters (328ft) per TIA-568. Past that, you need a media converter to fiber, a PoE extender, or an intermediate switch. Common gotcha: in-wall patch + faceplate + drop + jumper all count against 328ft. Long runs to perimeter cameras frequently exceed the limit — plan for fiber or coax-PoE extension.

Managed vs Unmanaged Switches

Unmanaged switches work for small deployments but provide no VLAN segmentation, no QoS for video traffic, no monitoring, and no remote troubleshooting. Managed switches (Layer 2 or Layer 3) let you isolate cameras on a dedicated VLAN, prioritize video over office traffic, and diagnose link failures from a central SNMP platform. Spec managed for any deployment over 8 cameras.

UPS Sizing & Runtime

NVR + switches + cameras + access control have very different power profiles than office gear. Size UPS for actual wattage of all connected loads + 20% headroom, and calculate runtime with battery-life curves (runtime is non-linear — doubling load often cuts runtime 60%+). Surveillance UPS should provide 15-30 min to accommodate generator transfer or graceful shutdown.

Copper vs Fiber Uplinks

In-rack uplinks on 10G copper (Cat6A) work fine for short runs. Between-building and multi-floor uplinks should be fiber — single-mode for >300m, multimode for under. Fiber is also electrically isolated, which matters in lightning-prone environments. Axis, Hanwha, and Ubiquiti switches include SFP/SFP+ uplinks across most models.

Cooling & Airflow in Racks

Surveillance gear runs 24/7 — a closed rack at 90°F interior temperature will fail drives and switches faster than spec. Specify perforated doors, rack-mount fans, and leave 1U of airflow gap above/below heat-generating equipment. NVRs with internal fans need front-to-back airflow; network switches vary by vendor. Check thermal spec before sealing a wall-mount enclosure.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

802.3af / at / bt PoE Standards

802.3af = 15.4W/port (entry cameras), 802.3at PoE+ = 25.5W/port (most outdoor cameras), 802.3bt PoE++ Type 3 = 60W, Type 4 = 90W (PTZ, heated, multi-sensor). Specify switch support for the highest standard your cameras need — future-proofing with PoE++ switches costs marginally more.

TIA-568 Cabling Standards

Cat5e rated to 1 Gbps at 100m. Cat6 rated to 10 Gbps at 55m, 1 Gbps at 100m. Cat6A rated to 10 Gbps at 100m with proper grounding. Use Cat6A for new surveillance cabling runs — marginal cost premium over Cat6, meaningful margin for long runs + high PoE.

SFP / SFP+ / QSFP+ Modules

Small Form-factor Pluggable optics for fiber uplinks. SFP = 1 Gbps, SFP+ = 10 Gbps, QSFP+ = 40 Gbps. Match module to switch vendor compatibility (some vendors lock to their own brand of optics). Multimode fiber with OM3/OM4 for ≤300m, single-mode for longer or future-proof runs.

VLAN Segmentation

Dedicated VLAN for surveillance isolates camera traffic from office network — improves security (camera-to-camera lateral movement blocked), performance (no contention with office traffic), and troubleshooting. Configure access-control and intercom VLANs separately. Managed switches required; unmanaged switches cannot segment.

Long-Reach PoE Extension

Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) extends Ethernet + PoE to 1,500+ feet over existing RG59 coax — ideal for analog-to-IP retrofits. Ethernet-over-UTP extenders push runs to 4,000ft over CAT cable. NVT Phybridge CHARIoT, Altronix eBridge, and Veracity Highwire are the common product families. Rate-limited to 100 Mbps typically.

UPS Topology: Line-Interactive vs Double-Conversion

Line-interactive UPS switch to battery on power failure — sufficient for office gear. Double-conversion (online) UPS convert AC→DC→AC continuously, providing perfectly conditioned power — required for sensitive SCADA/security gear in dirty-power environments. Specify double-conversion for NVRs at critical sites.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

8-Camera Single-Site Retrofit

Existing network + 8 outdoor IP cameras. Add a 16-port managed PoE+ switch (Ubiquiti UniFi, Axis T85) on a dedicated VLAN. 1U rack UPS for the NVR + switch. 120-160 watts total PoE budget comfortably runs 8 outdoor cameras with heater + IR.

48-Camera Campus Upgrade

Four buildings, 48 cameras total, existing fiber backbone. Per-building 24-port PoE++ switch with SFP+ fiber uplink to core. Dedicated surveillance VLAN, QoS for video traffic, SNMP monitoring. 2-post relay rack in each IDF closet with dedicated surveillance UPS.

Perimeter Fence Line (1,200ft)

6 bullet cameras + 2 PTZs along perimeter fence, main NVR in building. Fiber media converter + outdoor-rated fiber to a PoE++ switch in a weatherproof enclosure at the fence line. Alternative: NVT Phybridge CHARIoT over existing coax for retrofit applications.

Multi-Floor Office Tower

Stacked IDFs on every floor, cameras + access control + intercom on dedicated VLANs. Cisco Catalyst or Ubiquiti UniFi Pro managed switches per floor with 10G fiber uplink to building core. Per-IDF 3U UPS. Integration with VMS and access control head-end at main BDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate PoE budget for a camera deployment?

Sum the peak wattage of every camera (not nameplate — check spec sheet for "PoE class" or "max consumption"). Add 15-20% headroom for inrush during cold-start. The result is your required simultaneous-peak PoE budget. A 24-port PoE+ switch advertised at 370W can only run about 18 outdoor cameras with heaters + IR — see PoE budget planning.

What's the maximum Ethernet cable run for an IP camera?

100 meters (328 feet) per TIA-568 — total distance from switch port to camera port. That includes in-rack patch cords, in-wall cabling, faceplate jack, and camera jumper. For longer runs, use fiber with a media converter or a long-reach PoE extender. Going past 328ft on copper causes intermittent packet loss that looks like camera problems.

Do I need managed or unmanaged PoE switches?

For more than 8 cameras or any mixed-use network (cameras sharing infrastructure with office traffic), specify managed. VLAN segmentation isolates camera traffic for security and performance; QoS ensures video gets bandwidth priority; SNMP monitoring surfaces failures before users call. Unmanaged switches are acceptable only for small standalone deployments.

What UPS runtime should I plan for an NVR + switch?

15-30 minutes of runtime at actual load is typical — enough to ride through brief outages or allow graceful shutdown before battery exhaustion. For sites with generator transfer, 5-10 minutes is sufficient. Size UPS wattage for actual connected load + 20%, and use the vendor's runtime-at-load curve (runtime is non-linear). Double-conversion UPS for sensitive or dirty-power sites.

How far can I extend PoE past 328 feet?

Ethernet-over-Coax extenders (NVT Phybridge CHARIoT, Altronix eBridge) push Ethernet + PoE to 1,500+ feet over existing RG59/RG6 coax — ideal for analog-to-IP retrofits. UTP-based extenders reach 2,000-4,000 feet on Cat cable at reduced bandwidth (typically 100 Mbps). For new runs over 328ft, fiber + PoE switch at the camera end is usually cleaner architecture.

Should I put cameras on a separate VLAN?

Yes — always. A dedicated camera VLAN isolates camera traffic from office network for security (blocks camera-to-camera lateral movement if one is compromised), performance (cameras don't contend with office bandwidth), and troubleshooting (camera traffic is cleanly separated for packet capture). Requires managed switches; takes 10 minutes to configure on Ubiquiti UniFi, Cisco Catalyst, or any enterprise switch.

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Ubiquiti WAVE-FIBER-ONU-5 60 GHz Wireless Bridge

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