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SKU: MS80-100NAS

NETGEAR MS80-100NAS 2PT Nighthawk Mesh WiFi6
- WiFi 6 tri-band (2.4 GHz + dual 5 GHz) distributes client load to cut congestion.
- Two Gigabit Ethernet ports enable wired backhaul or redundant uplinks between nodes.
- PoE++ (802.3bt) input powers ceiling or wall mounts without a dedicated outlet run.
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SKU: MSM4214X-100NAS

NETGEAR MSM4214X-100NAS M4250-12M2XF Managed Switch
- 96 ports at 10G each eliminate cascade switches in high-density surveillance deployments.
- PoE++ (802.3bt) delivers up to 90W per port, powering PTZ cameras without injectors.
- CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP management enable VLAN, QoS, and port mirroring with no licensing fees.
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SKU: MSM4310-TAANES

NETGEAR MSM4310-TAANES M4350-8M2V Managed Switch
- 880W PoE++ (802.3bt) budget powers cameras, readers, and APs without injectors.
- 45 ports with 100G non-blocking fabric handles 16+ simultaneous 4K camera streams.
- CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, and RSPAN enable VLAN isolation and real-time traffic control.
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SKU: MSM4320-TAANES

NETGEAR MSM4320-TAANES M4350-16M4V Managed Network Switch
- 16× 2.5G PoE++ ports deliver up to 95W each, eliminating external injectors.
- 880W total PoE budget powers up to 9 simultaneous 95W devices from one switch.
- 4× 25G SFP28 single-mode uplinks isolate backbone traffic from the access layer.
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SKU: MSM4328F-100NES

NETGEAR MSM4328F-100NES M4350-24F4X Managed Switch
- 96 PoE++ (802.3bt) ports deliver up to 95W each for cameras and edge devices.
- 100G throughput sustains multi-stream 4K video without frame loss or latency.
- Managed QoS and VLAN support simplify segmentation across large IoT deployments.
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SKU: MSM4332-100NES

NETGEAR MSM4332-100NES M4350-24M4X4V Managed Switch
- 96 ports with 100G uplinks eliminate backplane bottlenecks in large camera deployments.
- PoE++ (802.3bt) delivers up to 95W per port, powering high-draw cameras without injectors.
- VLAN, QoS, and SNMP support isolate surveillance traffic and enable real-time port monitoring.
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SKU: MSM4332-TAANES

NETGEAR MSM4332-TAANES M4350-24M4X4V Managed Switch
- 45-port mixed-speed design supports 24x1G copper, 4x25G SFP28, and 4x100G QSFP28 uplinks.
- 880W PoE++ (802.3bt) budget drives high-draw cameras, APs, and VoIP across 1G ports.
- Redundant hot-swap AC PSUs with NSF hitless failover eliminate downtime during maintenance.
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SKU: MSM4352-TAANES

NETGEAR MSM4352-TAANES Managed Network Switch
- 880W PoE++ budget delivers up to 90W per port, powering PTZ cameras and readers.
- 40× 10G RJ45 ports plus four 100G SFP28 uplinks consolidate multi-zone edge switching in 1U.
- VLAN, IGMP, per-port QoS, and RSPAN enable deterministic traffic across campus security fabrics.
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SKU: SC101TNA

NETGEAR Network Attached Storage - RAID - Network - SC101TNA
- Fast Ethernet connectivity suits single-camera or low-channel-count recording deployments.
- RAID support enables drive mirroring to protect against single-disk failure in retention scenarios.
- Standard RJ-45 Ethernet integration fits into any existing switch infrastructure without added hardware.
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SKU: R6900-200NAS

Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WIFI Router Dual - R6900-200NAS
- Dual-band AC1900 delivers 600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1300 Mbps at 5 GHz for mixed workloads.
- Four Gigabit LAN ports connect NVRs, PoE switches, and wired cameras without additional hardware.
- Works with any ONVIF-compliant camera or VMS client — no proprietary software required.
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SKU: R7450-100NAS

NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK AC2600 R7450-100NAS WiFi Router
- Dual-band WiFi 5 delivers 2600Mbps total—1600Mbps on 5GHz for IP cameras and VoIP.
- Four Gigabit LAN ports connect cameras and access control readers without extra switches.
- Beamforming on both bands maintains signal quality across mixed 802.11ac/n/g deployments.
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SKU: MR6220G-111NAS

NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 5G WIFI 6 Mobile Hotspot - MR6220G-111NAS
- 5G NR with automatic LTE-A fallback delivers carrier-neutral backhaul at any site.
- WiFi 6 dual-band (2.4/5 GHz) supports concurrent IP cameras and edge devices with low latency.
- 15–20 hour battery (~5000 mAh) sustains full-shift surveillance without fixed power infrastructure.
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SKU: A7500-100PAS

NETGEAR Nighthawk Mobile Router - Customer - A7500-100PAS
- Provides cellular WAN bridging for remote IP camera and NVR access without fixed wiring.
- Connects laptops, tablets, and IP clients to site equipment over secure Wi-Fi.
- Compatible with ONVIF cameras and NVRs using standard HTTP/HTTPS or VMS protocols.
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SKU: CM1200-100NAS

Netgear Nighthawk Multi-gig Speed Cable Modem - CM1200-100NAS
- DOCSIS 3.1 delivers up to 10 Gbps downstream for high-channel NVR deployments.
- Xfinity-certified standalone modem integrates via RJ-45 with any managed switch or router.
- Bridge or gateway mode supports flexible WAN backbone design for security networks.
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SKU: RAX70-100NAS

Netgear Nighthawk Tri-band AX8 8-STREAM AX6600 - RAX70-100NAS
- Wi-Fi 6 tri-band delivers 6.6 Gbps aggregate for 24/7 4K camera streams.
- 8 concurrent streams prevent throughput loss when dozens of devices connect.
- Dual 5GHz bands let integrators isolate camera traffic from general site use.
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SKU: PMP3132-10000S

NETGEAR Onsite Nbd 3YRS Cat 2 - PMP3132-10000S
- 3-year onsite next-business-day warranty service
- Category 2 commercial-grade coverage for NETGEAR equipment
- Enterprise network infrastructure protection plan
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Infrastructure

Infrastructure components provide the network and power backbone that supports reliable surveillance and access control systems. Select switches, PoE devices, power supplies, and transmission hardware designed for commercial environments.

Plan Your Deployment

Total PoE power budget and port density requirements
Switch throughput and uplink capacity planning
Redundancy and failover design considerations
Distance limitations and fiber conversion needs
Power conditioning and voltage compatibility

PoE Planning Guide Get Sizing Help

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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