IP CCTV systems and PoE camera kits
Plan network cameras, PoE, NVR capacity and storage as one system.
Understand the hardware
A compatible PoE switch or PoE recorder can carry power and data on one Ethernet cable to each camera. Check the PoE budget as well as the number of ports.
Match the cameras to the NVR
Confirm supported camera resolution, codecs, total incoming bandwidth and any analytics you want to use. Check camera-specific smart features on the exact recorder model.
Draw the network path
For a small system, mark each camera cable back to the PoE recorder and the recorder's network connection to the router. For a separate PoE switch, document which ports serve cameras and how that switch connects to the recorder. Check aggregate camera bitrate, PoE power and cable routes against the equipment specifications.