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jlmnjem
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Nov 27, 2018
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Is an Orbi system suitable for remote IP cameras that require PoE?

I'm setting up a security camera system with cameras in my house and in a detached garage. The IP cameras require PoE so the three cameras I will install in the detached garage will require Cat5e cab...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    Nov 27, 2018

    The Orbi does not support PoE. If you have a switch that does, then it maybe possible. However depends on if cameras use a central hub to record to or can you view each camera indvidually. Something to talk to the camera MFr about to see what they recommend using to connect remotely to there cameras. If they support standard networking protocols, should be able to with the Orbi. 

    FYI, Orbi doesn't like Managed switches, or the IGMP protocols thats on managed switches, if you can disable IGMP procols if you have a managed switch, then Orbi will be fine. Non managed switches are preferred. 

     

    If you alread have a router, you could continue to use it and use the Orbi system in AP mode.