Buying Guide · 6 min read
How to Choose the Right PoE Switch for Your Surveillance System
A practical buying guide covering port count, PoE budget, power over ethernet standards, and managed vs unmanaged switches for security camera systems.
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Practical guides from our engineers — no fluff, just what works on site.
Technical Guide · 5 min read
PoE Extenders vs PoE Switches: Extending Surveillance Beyond 100m
The 100-meter Ethernet limit stops many projects. Learn how PoE extenders and repeaters push camera runs to 200m, 300m and beyond while keeping power delivery.
Technical Guide · 4 min read
PoE Splitters Explained: Powering 12V Cameras from a 48V Network
Many cameras are 12V DC devices, not PoE. A PoE splitter converts 48V PoE into clean 12V/5V/24V power while passing data — here is how to choose one.
Technical Guide · 5 min read
Surge Protection for IP Surveillance: Protecting Cameras from Lightning
Lightning doesn't have to hit your camera directly to destroy it. Learn how surge protectors, grounding and proper installation keep IP cameras alive through storm season.
Business Guide · 4 min read
OEM vs ODM: How to Private-Label Surveillance Equipment
For brands and distributors, understanding OEM and ODM is the difference between selling generic hardware and building a real product line. Here is the practical guide.
Case Study · 4 min read
IP Cameras Over Existing Coax: Using Coax-to-Ethernet Converters
Replacing an analog CCTV system? You don't have to pull new cable. Coax-to-ethernet converters carry IP camera signals up to 2000m over the coax you already have.