PoE switches that power IP cameras and access points over the data cable.
A PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch sends power and data down one network cable. Your cameras and access points don't need a separate power supply at each one.
How do I choose a PoE switch?
- Power budget: add up the PoE draw of every device and pick a switch with a higher total in watts.
- PoE or PoE+: PTZ cameras and video door stations often need PoE+ (802.3at, 30 W) ports.
- Ports: one per device, plus spares and an uplink.
- Distance: PoE runs max out around 100m.
- More detail: see our PoE switch guide.
Need help sizing a switch? Call us on 01902 902251. We deliver to England, Scotland and Wales within 1–2 working days.
PoE Network Switches
PoE switches that power IP cameras and access points over the data cable.
A PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch sends power and data down one network cable. Your cameras and access points don't need a separate power supply at each one.
How do I choose a PoE switch?
- Power budget: add up the PoE draw of every device and pick a switch with a higher total in watts.
- PoE or PoE+: PTZ cameras and video door stations often need PoE+ (802.3at, 30 W) ports.
- Ports: one per device, plus spares and an uplink.
- Distance: PoE runs max out around 100m.
- More detail: see our PoE switch guide.
Need help sizing a switch? Call us on 01902 902251. We deliver to England, Scotland and Wales within 1–2 working days.
