Understanding POE Injector vs Switch

[MrM]

Hi forum,

I've just bought x2 REOLINK RLC 410 5MP cameras for my property.

I currently have a 1 month old Sagemcom [email protected] 5364 Router that I use with Talk Talk internet.

I'm wanting to run both these cameras over PoE. My booklet with the RLC 410's say that I must use an 802.3AF (48V) Switch or Injector for this model of camera.

Given my current set up is just x2 cameras - will I be OK with a 2 Port PoE Injector? If so, can anyone recommend one at all please?

Am I correct in understanding that a PoE Switch is only needed if you''re running many POE devices?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Seb Briggs]

Hi

I personally would use a POE switch than a passive injector, a 4 port POE switch can be had for around £39.
Passive injectors I have found to be troublesome though they look cheap on the face of it.

Seb

 

[Seb Briggs]

Amazon product

 

[MrM]

Hi

I personally would use a POE switch than a passive injector, a 4 port POE switch can be had for around £39.
Passive injectors I have found to be troublesome though they look cheap on the face of it.

Seb

Thanks for that Seb, I will look at POE Switches instead. Do you have any brand recommendations?

 

[Seb Briggs]

No you dont need POE splitters

 

[Fabien]

Check the specifications of any PoE switch also. I’ve had them not supply enough juice before now when the end device required it. There are a number of ‘classes’ when it comes to PoE. Also if it’s a managed switch there maybe some subtle settings you need to tweak to make sure PoE is configured correctly.

Fabien

 

[MrM]

Thank you both. I've gone with the above.