Network Switches, PoE Injectors & Surveillance Infrastructure

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Cradlepoint

SKU: BEA3-1850-5GC-GN

Cradlepoint BEA3-1850-5GC-GN 5G Wideband Adapter

5G wideband adapter with 2.5G Ethernet for branch WAN failover
- 5G/4G/3G multi-mode with automatic fallback; no separate hardware needed
- 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet handles multiple video streams without bottlenecking
- 3-year NetCloud management subscription for centralized monitoring and updates
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SKU: BEA3-1855-5GC-GN

Cradlepoint BEA3-1855-5GC-GN 5G Wideband Adapter 2.5G

5G wideband adapter with 2.5G Ethernet for outdoor branch connectivity
- Managed 5G/4G cellular failover and primary WAN for distributed locations
- 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet link speed with pole-mount outdoor form factor
- Integrates with Cradlepoint W-Series routers for hybrid connectivity setups
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SKU: BEA5-1855-5GC-GN

Cradlepoint BEA5-1855-5GC-GN 5G Branch Adapter with 5-Year

5G branch adapter with 2.5G Ethernet and cloud management for remote sites
- 5G NR and LTE cellular support with 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- Cloud-managed via NetCloud platform with zero-touch deployment
- Metal housing, pole-mountable design, and passive GNSS for outdoor use
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SKU: BEA5-1855-5GC-GP

Cradlepoint BEA5-1855-5GC-GP 5G Branch Adapter 4-Port Managed

5G branch adapter with 4-port 2.5G managed switch for multi-WAN sites
- 5G primary or backup connectivity integrated with 4-port 2.5G Ethernet switching
- Managed switching with VLAN, QoS, and traffic prioritization across branch paths
- 5-year contract bundle for continuous coverage at branch offices and remote sites
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Cradlepoint

SKU: BEA5-40055GB-GN

Cradlepoint BEA5-40055GB-GN 5G Adapter PoE Injector

Managed PoE injector for Cradlepoint 5G branch adapters with 10G connectivity
- Single 10G port delivers power and data over Ethernet to 5G branch equipment
- Centralized management capability for monitoring and configuration across deployments
- Purpose-built for edge branch installations requiring 5G adapter support
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Cradlepoint

SKU: BEA7-1855-5GC-GN-XNMCD

Cradlepoint BEA7-1855-5GC-GN-XNMCD Managed PoE Injector 2.5G

Managed 2.5G PoE injector with NetCloud remote control for enterprise deployments
- Single-port 2.5 Gigabit inline PoE for standard PoE-enabled endpoints
- Centralized management and monitoring through Cradlepoint NetCloud platform
- Remote configuration support for distributed security and telecom installations
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Cradlepoint

SKU: BF-MC20-BT

Cradlepoint BF-MC20-BT Bluetooth 5.1 LE Plug-In Module

Bluetooth 5.1 LE plug-in module for Cradlepoint routers—beacon and IoT gateway
- Dual modes: beacon for proximity detection or gateway for continuous sensor data
- Bluetooth 5.1 LE on 2.4 GHz unlicensed band; no firmware updates needed for deployment
- Installs directly into E300/E3000 expansion slot with included antenna
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Cradlepoint

SKU: BF-MC400-5GB

Cradlepoint BF-MC400-5GB 5G Modem Upgrade

5G modem upgrade for E300/E3000 routers—no hardware swap needed
- 5G + Gigabit-Class LTE Advanced Pro cellular for high-speed mobile broadband
- Hot-swappable module upgrades existing routers to 5G without replacement
- Nano-SIM (4FF) compatible for enterprise and field deployment scenarios
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SKU: BF01-03005GB-GN

Cradlepoint BF01-03005GB-GN E300 Enterprise Router

Branch router with integrated 5G/4G/3G cellular and Wi-Fi 6
- Built-in 3G/4G/5G modem eliminates separate appliance; auto-failover when wired link drops
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports support active-active load-balancing or active-backup redundancy
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 1-year NetCloud Enterprise Branch cloud management included
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Cradlepoint

SKU: BF03-30005GB-GN

Cradlepoint BF03-30005GB-GN E3000 Series 2.5G Branch Router

2.5G branch router with Wi-Fi 6 and cellular failover for distributed sites
- 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet uplink + 4.14 GBps aggregate throughput for mixed traffic
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ac/a/b) with integrated WWAN cellular backup connectivity
- Wall, desktop, and 19-inch rack mount options on commercial AC power
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SKU: BF05-30005GB-GN

Cradlepoint BF05-30005GB-GN E3000 5GB Wireless Router

Wi-Fi 6 branch router with cellular failover for multi-path networks
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet + cellular/broadband WWAN
- 4.14 GBps aggregate throughput for simultaneous multi-path connectivity
- 5-year NetCloud Enterprise Branch subscription included for management
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SKU: BFA1-30005GB-GN

Cradlepoint BFA1-30005GB-GN E3000 Enterprise Router 2.5G

Branch router with 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, and integrated 5G failover
- 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver 2.5× standard bandwidth for consolidating sites
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with integrated 3G/4G/5G modem for multi-path connectivity
- Cloud-managed via NetCloud Enterprise Branch with 1-year subscription included
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SKU: BFA3-30005GB-GN

Cradlepoint BFA3-30005GB-GN E3000 Enterprise Router

Enterprise branch router with Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5G ports for distributed sites
- 2.5G Ethernet ports paired with Gigabit interfaces for mixed-bandwidth branch traffic
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with backward compatibility for legacy wireless devices
- NetCloud Enterprise cloud management included for 3 years; configure all sites remotely
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SKU: BFA5-03005GB-GM

Cradlepoint BFA5-03005GB-GM Gigabit SFP Module

Gigabit SFP module for NetCloud Enterprise Branch systems
- Multi-mode and single-mode fiber support for flexible deployment
- Industrial operating temperature range for branch and fixed-site use
- SFP connector type compatible with Cradlepoint NetCloud infrastructure
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Cradlepoint

SKU: BKA3-0102C7C-GN

Cradlepoint BKA3-0102C7C-GN 4-Port Gigabit Branch Switch

4-port Gigabit switch built for remote sites and warehouses with cloud management
- 4 x 1 Gbps Ethernet ports handle branch connectivity without bottlenecks
- Industrial temperature rating runs stable in warehouses and uncontrolled environments
- NetCloud Small Branch 3-year subscription included for remote provisioning and monitoring
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SKU: BL01-E400-5GE-AM-N

Cradlepoint BL01-E400-5GE-AM-N 5G Enterprise Branch Router

5G enterprise branch router with 2.5G Ethernet and dual 5G/4G failover
- 4.67 Gbps throughput for high-bandwidth branch connectivity and SD-WAN
- Dual 5G/4G support with multi-carrier load balancing for redundancy
- NetCloud Enterprise Essential management with analytics and remote support
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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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Cradlepoint BEA3-1850-5GC-GN 5G Wideband Adapter

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Cradlepoint BEA5-1855-5GC-GN 5G Branch Adapter with 5-Year

Cradlepoint BEA5-1855-5GC-GP 5G Branch Adapter 4-Port Managed

Cradlepoint BEA5-40055GB-GN 5G Adapter PoE Injector

Cradlepoint BEA7-1855-5GC-GN-XNMCD Managed PoE Injector 2.5G

Cradlepoint BF-MC20-BT Bluetooth 5.1 LE Plug-In Module

Cradlepoint BF-MC400-5GB 5G Modem Upgrade

Cradlepoint BF01-03005GB-GN E300 Enterprise Router

Cradlepoint BF03-30005GB-GN E3000 Series 2.5G Branch Router

Cradlepoint BF05-30005GB-GN E3000 5GB Wireless Router

Cradlepoint BFA1-30005GB-GN E3000 Enterprise Router 2.5G

Cradlepoint BFA3-30005GB-GN E3000 Enterprise Router

Cradlepoint BFA5-03005GB-GM Gigabit SFP Module

Cradlepoint BKA3-0102C7C-GN 4-Port Gigabit Branch Switch

Cradlepoint BL01-E400-5GE-AM-N 5G Enterprise Branch Router

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