Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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Digital Watchdog

SKU: DWC-VSTB04Mi

Digital Watchdog DWC-VSTB04Mi 4MP Smart IR Outdoor Turret Camera

4MP motorized turret with 164ft Smart IR for 24/7 outdoor perimeter
- Motorized 2.8–12mm lens zooms 92° to 31° without moving camera
- 164-foot Smart IR range with auto day/night for complete darkness
- PoE powered under 8W; IP67/IK10 rated for harsh weather environments
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Hanwha

SKU: TER-F01PD

Hanwha TER-F01PD Ethernet Repeater 100M PoE

Ethernet repeater extends PoE signals 100 meters with zero config
- Amplifies both data and power delivery to IP cameras and devices
- Plug-and-play installation requires no configuration or setup
- Works with multi-manufacturer PoE equipment, indoor rated
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i-PRO

SKU: WJ-PC200

i-PRO WJ-PC200 Coaxial-to-Ethernet Media Converter

Coaxial-to-Ethernet converter bridges legacy cameras to modern IP networks
- Single BNC input to 10/100 Mbps RJ45 output, no configuration required
- PoE (802.3af) or external DC power—choose based on your infrastructure
- Plug-and-play operation; no drivers, web interface, or IT setup overhead
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Axis

SKU: 5801-641

Axis T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector - 5801-641

10 kV surge protector for PoE cameras and Ethernet devices
- Clamps transient overvoltages up to 10 kV from lightning strikes
- IP66 rated for outdoor junction boxes and pole-mounted installations
- Compact inline form factor compatible with 802.3af/at/bt PoE standards
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Axis

SKU: 5027-421

Axis T8642 PoE+ Over Coax Media Converter - 5027-421

PoE+ media converter transmits power and data over existing coax
- Converts coaxial cable to Ethernet with PoE+ (802.3at) power delivery
- Plug-and-play pair setup eliminates need for new cable runs
- Indoor-rated accessory for retrofitting IP cameras to legacy infrastructure
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Hanwha

SKU: SPO-6011

Hanwha SPO-6011 60W PoE Injector

60W PoE injector for PTZ cameras and power-hungry IP devices
- 55Vdc, 1100mA output exceeds 802.3bt Class 4 limits for demanding loads
- Dual power pin config (4/5 & 3/6) supports redundant delivery on long runs
- Gigabit RJ45 + SFP fiber pass-through preserves data bandwidth during injection
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Digital Watchdog

SKU: DWC-MB45Wi650TW

Digital Watchdog DWC-MB45Wi650TW 5MP Varifocal Bullet IP Camera

5MP varifocal bullet with 140ft Smart IR and motorized 6–50mm zoom
- 0.08 lux color + 0.0 lux B/W with 140-foot adaptive IR for 24/7 coverage
- Motorized 6–50mm varifocal lens with auto-focus and P-iris, set once at install
- IP66 weatherproof, PoE powered, H.265/H.264 dual-stream with optional IVA analytics
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i-PRO

SKU: WJ-PR201

i-PRO WJ-PR201 1-Channel Coaxial IP Media Converter

1-channel coaxial-to-IP converter for hybrid analog/IP surveillance
- Unmanaged design—no configuration required, plug into standard network
- 1x RJ45 Ethernet output + 1x coaxial input per unit for legacy camera
- PoE+ powered with included DC adapter; wall, ceiling, or rack mount
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Axis

SKU: 5026-401

Axis 5026-401 PoE+ Over Coax Adapter Kit

PoE+ power and Ethernet data over existing coax to 500 meters
- Delivers 25.5W PoE+ over 75-ohm coaxial cable for cameras and accessories
- 100 Mbps full-duplex Ethernet over coax reaches 1,600 ft without new runs
- Auto-detection and auto-cutout protect adapter and equipment from faults
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Axis

SKU: 01449-001

Axis T8504-E 4-Port Outdoor PoE+ Managed Switch - 01449-001

4-port outdoor PoE+ switch with fiber uplink for harsh-climate surveillance
- 150W asymmetric PoE+ (60W + 60W + 30W + 30W) powers two PTZ cameras simultaneously
- 10 Gbps switching capacity with SFP fiber uplink for distributed outdoor networks
- Operates -40°C to 50°C with 6kV surge protection on all ports and AC input
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Axis

SKU: 01468-001

Axis T8643 PoE+ Over Coax Media Converter - 01468-001

PoE+ over coax media converter for upgrading legacy cable systems
- Transmits PoE+ power and data over existing coaxial infrastructure
- Compact design mounts on wall or rack with plug-and-play setup
- Compatible with Axis network cameras and third-party PoE+ devices
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Digital Watchdog

SKU: DWC-D3563WTIR

Digital Watchdog DWC-D3563WTIR 5MP Star-Light IR Dome Camera

5MP dome with Star-Light color in near-darkness and 100ft Smart IR
- 0.08 lux color / 0.0 lux B&W with ×2–×32 amplification for detail in dim light
- 2.7–13.5mm motorized vari-focal lens adjusts 102° to 31.4° without swapping cameras
- 120dB True WDR and HD-over-coax support integrate with existing analog infrastructure
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Digital Watchdog

SKU: DWC-MT9JUNC

Digital Watchdog DWC-MT9JUNC Junction Box

Weatherproof junction box for Digital Watchdog T9 turret cameras
- Aluminum alloy enclosure rated for outdoor conditions, rain, and UV
- Organizes RJ-45 Ethernet and 18 AWG power cabling in protected mount
- White finish mounts directly to T9 turret cameras without adapters
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Digital Watchdog

SKU: DWC-VA853WTIR

Digital Watchdog DWC-VA853WTIR 5MP Star-Light IR Outdoor Weatherproof High Resolution Turret IP Camera

5MP turret with Star-Light night vision and 70ft Smart IR for outdoor surveillance
- 5MP resolution (3864 x 2176) with 0.10 lux color and 0.0 lux B/W for low-light clarity
- 120dB True WDR balances exposure in mixed lighting; 70-foot Smart IR range for night vision
- IP67 weatherproof, IK10 vandal-resistant turret; PoE Class 2 with 12VDC backup power option
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Digital Watchdog

SKU: DWC-VSDG04Bi

Digital Watchdog DWC-VSDG04Bi 4MP Outdoor Dome IP Camera

4MP outdoor dome, IP67/IK10 rated, 100ft Smart IR for harsh sites
- 4MP 2560×1440 resolution with 94° FOV captures detail across large perimeters
- 100-foot Smart IR range and 0.005 lux color mode work in near-dark conditions
- IP67 dust/submersion and IK10 vandal rating built for uncontrolled environments
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Axis

SKU: 01148-001

Axis T8129-E Outdoor PoE Network Extender - 01148-001

Outdoor PoE extender reaches 200m single unit, 300m with dual setup
- Passive forwarding automatically extends power to PoE+ and High PoE devices
- IP66-rated polycarbonate housing rated -40°C to 60°C for outdoor durability
- Plug-and-play installation with zero configuration required; wall or shelf mount
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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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Digital Watchdog DWC-VSTB04Mi 4MP Smart IR Outdoor Turret Camera

Hanwha TER-F01PD Ethernet Repeater 100M PoE

i-PRO WJ-PC200 Coaxial-to-Ethernet Media Converter

Axis T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector - 5801-641

Axis T8642 PoE+ Over Coax Media Converter - 5027-421

Hanwha SPO-6011 60W PoE Injector

Digital Watchdog DWC-MB45Wi650TW 5MP Varifocal Bullet IP Camera

i-PRO WJ-PR201 1-Channel Coaxial IP Media Converter

Axis 5026-401 PoE+ Over Coax Adapter Kit

Axis T8504-E 4-Port Outdoor PoE+ Managed Switch - 01449-001

Axis T8643 PoE+ Over Coax Media Converter - 01468-001

Digital Watchdog DWC-D3563WTIR 5MP Star-Light IR Dome Camera

Digital Watchdog DWC-MT9JUNC Junction Box

Digital Watchdog DWC-VA853WTIR 5MP Star-Light IR Outdoor Weatherproof High Resolution Turret IP Camera

Digital Watchdog DWC-VSDG04Bi 4MP Outdoor Dome IP Camera

Axis T8129-E Outdoor PoE Network Extender - 01148-001

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