Reddit reviews TP-Link 8 Port PoE Switch | Fast Ethernet Unmanaged | 4 PoE Port 57W | 802.3af Compliant | Shielded Ports |Traffic Optimization | Plug and Play | Sturdy Metal (TL-SF1008P),Black

I've used these:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I01Z1M2

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YJ2QICO

4 are outdoor and PoE using this switch:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CFATT2

One is indoor and wireless:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0145OQXCK

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003CFATT2?cache=80ca73146ad0cabec159877e8dfebfc6&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1404269283&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

> 4 are outdoor and PoE using this switch:
>
> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CFATT2

Just a heads up for anyonelooking for this switch, this is a fast ethernet switch. That is, it only goes up to 100Mbps and not gigabit.

This may be important if you are looking for an all-in-one switch for your home network as well as your cameras.

There is a newer version of the above switch that supports PoE and gigabit:

https://smile.amazon.com/TP-Link-Gigabit-Ethernet-Desktop-TL-SG1008P/dp/B00BP0SSAS/ref=dp_ob_title_ce?dpID=41EWV2w2eQL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail&th=1

I've used this TP-LINK 8port/4portPOE switch with good results, usually with 2-4 dahua 2-3mp cameras.

it's just a couple bucks more than the injector you linked.. though less ports.

PoE switches are cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CFATT2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0152WZRBM/

You need a power source for the Cameras. With PoE IP Cameras, you can give them power over the same cable that is used for data. But you need a PoE switch. Having a separate PoE switch is highly advisable, so your normal network traffic doesn't conflict with the camera traffic. Also, put this on a backup battery, so your cameras, network, and DVR work during a power outage.

TP-LINK TL-SF1008P 10/100Mbps 8-Port PoE Switch, 4 POE ports,
http://amzn.com/B003CFATT2

I just used some cheap PoE switches as I needed two of them and they were only going to be used for the cameras and not other types of traffic. I ended up with the TP-LINK TL-SF1008P 10/100Mbps 8-Port PoE Switch.

Now that I'm more educated, it might have been nice to have something I could login to remotely and toggle the PoE status to manually reboot cameras if needed. But that might have blown the budget anyway.

Like /u/heeero said. I've used POE switches like this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BSR4PU/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CFATT2/

That sends power over the ethernet (POE) to your camera. Your camera needs to have POE on board, or you can use this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CFATQK/

That "splits" the ethernet from power, and you can use that to connect a non-POE camera to a POE switch. Very nice, small (like pack of cigarettes).

There's also this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZA0FU0/

That's non-standard POE, uses 20v instead of 40v. Can't use it with POE cameras or switches, basically a standalone thing. Very nice if you only have one non POE camera you want to hook up.

POE is really nice. The reliability of hardwire, the convenience of a single ethernet cord.

Windows 10 PC, I'm not sure what required specs are, I have a 6-7 year old machine with an i5 or i7 and 8gb ram.

I use this tp link 8 port switch, only 4 are POE, so you could only support up to 4 cameras with it.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CFATT2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also have the BlueIRis Iphone app.

I have it set to record for 2 weeks and auto delete files older than 2 weeks on the computers hard drive.

I also have a 50GB box.com account that I use their software "Box Drive" on the computer. Box Drive basically sets up a virtual folder that syncs any files dropped into it to the cloud and then deletes the local data automatically. You just need a box account and download box drive, login to the software on the pc and go. https://www.box.com/resources/downloads/drive

I have blueiris store any "triggered" recordings into box drive, so any motion. Then it will auto delete these files after 2 weeks.

Looks like Amcrest uses standard IEEE 802.3af PoE?

I'd pick up a separate PoE switch and try moving 3 of the cameras over to the switch, see if the problem follows the cameras or just goes away. I use a small TP-Link PoE switch just to run 2 802.3af cameras off a single Ethernet run to a distant part of the house. Works great.

I believe most any will work. You will need to source the power cord yourself. I use these for "around the house" switches, it supports 100-240V.

You could get a few Amcrest POE 3MP for ~$100 each

Add on a simple POE switch for ~$44

Adding an NVR will get you to the higher amount listed by /u/pern5150 , but you can always add that later if you use subscription now.

Sorry for all the questions. Did some more looking. How would this be for a dummy switch?
TP-Link 8-Port

Thought having POE would be nice to just have and reduce the amount of cables and stuff in the back. It seemed that the 802.3af matched up with the ac lite and pro.

I found the Ubiquiti ones are expensive so i went with TP Link instead...

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Lifetime-TL-SF1008P/dp/B003CFATT2

Its only a 10/100 switch but the bandwidth is plenty fine for IP cameras. I went with 4 port POE as i only need 4 cameras but they do carry more version also.

POE switch includes more than one POE Injector.

Is this the NVR model you purchased:
https://us.ezvizlife.com/item/Everyday-IP-1080p/258.html?from=&position=tab

Does the DVR not have POE RJ45 ports? If not, for up to four cameras, I would get: https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SF1008P-100Mbps-Desktop-802-3af/dp/B003CFATT2/

I looked at the Hikvision-DS-2CD2032 and it is a great picture and the price doesn't hurt my wallet. When I looked it up at amazon it suggested that I also get these
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-PoE150S-Gigabit-Injector-compliant/dp/B001PS9E5I/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_y

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SF1008P-100Mbps-8-Port-802-3af/dp/B003CFATT2/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_z

since im thinking of getting 3 cameras do I need them?

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-8-Port-Ethernet-Desktop-TL-SF1008P/dp/B003CFATT2?ie=UTF8&keywords=8%20port%20switch%20poe&psc=1&qid=1465493225&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2-spons

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-SG200-08P-8-port-Gigabit-SLM2008PT-NA/dp/B004OA6VUA?ie=UTF8&keywords=8%20port%20switch%20poe%20SG200&qid=1465493270&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1