BV-Tech 6 Port PoE+ Switch (4 PoE+ Ports with 2 Ethernet Uplink and Extend Function) – 60W – 802.3at + 1 High Power PoE Port| Desktop Fanless Design | Plug & Play | Sturdy Metal Housing

I purchased this unit for compactness. I placed one in and NVR cabinet, and the second one in a small network cabinet...both cabinets are low-profile wall-mount units. Both switches work nicely for PoE, and one is servicing a big Amcest PoE+ camera (Model. IP4M-1053EW) on the single PoE+ port that this switch provides. The two non-PoE ports are great to have in and NVR application, where the NVR takes up one non-PoE port and the network uplink uses the other non-PoE port. When considering the small size and low price, and PoE+ capability, this is a great little switch. I have run them a few months now without issue.

I decided to use this for my Ring generation 2 cameras... And I'm glad I did. I was nervous it was going to be a big issue, but it was such an easy setup. My home came pre wired so I installed this in the utility closet and hooked up 2 Ethernet cables to the 2 cameras, then a cable to the router in port #5 (i figured it was worth a shot.). Cameras both got power, so I attempted to have them communicate to the internet over Ethernet instead of wife. To my amazement it worked flawlessly! A great value at $35 whilst 1 ring POE costs $29 and i would have needed two! Now i can add more cameras if i want to and setup will be easy! Great product overall.

No issues, works exactly as I expected.

Shipping was very fast. Device is very durable and made of metal. Setup is fast and easy. Only problem I had was my error of trying to connect to xfinity cameras. This is not compatible with those.

I looked at many PoE injectors, and decided for $34 this is the best option. I initially purchased just one PoE camera, but this switch allows me to add three more by simply running the ethernet cable. What more could you ask for?This switch has a PoE+ port on the first plug, and all four plugs will run at PoE standard power levels. If you need PoE+ you probably cannot use all four, it will limit you to one or two more standard PoE plugs, because it has a maximum power output.There is a switch for Default, and Extended. If you need to run longer than 300 feet you can switch to extended, it will reduce the bandwidth of the PoE ports to 10Mbps, and increase the power, so that it can run longer cables safely. I don't recommend this, just try to use the 300 feet limit, and the default setting and you will be fine.If you have to go longer, I suggest you but another of these, or an individual injector. Then, use 300 feet cable segments with switch/hubs to reach you destination at full speed.My house is all 1000Mbps ethernet. I connect the PoE switch to one of the ports and it runs at 100Mbps with the switch. There are two uplink ports on the switch, not sure why you need it, but you could connect two networks to this, if you so desired.If you are buying a single camera, I suggest skipping the single PoE injectors and getting this. You then have the option of adding three more cameras without needing another injector. The 100Mbps is more than enough bandwidth for the cameras, they usually need about 2Mbps each.Most single injectors are $19. This is $34 and gives you 4 standard PoE injectors with one optionally running PoE+. This is a great deal, and a good choice. Be smart and plan ahead, that is what I did. I just ordered additional cameras today, and I am very glad I purchased this, because I don't need to get more injectors, just need the camera and ethernet cables to hook it up.

UPDATED Apr 27 2020: Upgraded to 5 Stars.Over 1 year NO FAILURES on 2 chained BT-Tech 4 Port POE Switches with 7 Ring Stick Up Cams (all perimeter) with each Cam running a 48v 24w injector! System runs 24/7--including on battery backup during winter storm outages.ORIG Apr 2019 Review 3 Stars:When 2 or more Ring Stick Up Cams are connected to the BT-Tech 4 Port POE Switch the product does NOT provide enough POE power to run the cameras. HOWEVER, when a plug-in 48v 24w 0.5 amp POE injector is connected between this product and EACH Ring Cam, then the SWITCHING function of the BV-Tech product works just fine--even when you chain the BV-Techs together.The more economical plug-in POE injector that works is found on these Amazon Pages. Connecting several Ring Cams via this method? This RIGHT ANGLE surge protector strip solves that problem: Tripp Lite 8 Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip, 8ft Cord Right Angle Plug, Black, Lifetime Insurance (TLP808B) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014JWEELK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1iCreatin 2-Pack Wall PoE Injector Power Over Ethernet Adapter 802.3af 48V 24W 0.5A for Security IP Cameras IP Phones, 10/100Mbps at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BNKG642/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1Stay Safe,...GhillieMan

Great product!!!

I have had both HIK and Dahua cams/NVRs that were seemingly full of buggy problems. I tended to blame them on Rain, high humidity, corrosion, my bad cable ends, clunky interfaces ...once, rats did eat my Cat5. Some know-it-all online called my gear 'Chinese Junk'. (...!?) I even upgraded to Cat6a. Issue: none of the above.It was (maybe a little of the above) DISTANCE. My run is 500+ feet/150+ meters and it appears I was suffering power loss to the camera. (I am neither an installer or anything like a tech) There were these incredibly long lags before the camera would make a handshake, dropouts up the wazoo, both long periods of working and not. It was like an old girlfriend during a lonely period who teases you with selfies.I plugged this device in between the NVR and camera; the handshake took about 4 seconds to a clear picture. I can only guess the 60watts was able to energize the copper cable where the NVRs could not. Now, I have to learn all the other stuff....Jim

work great

Practico ,ligero y facil de instalar

I bought this for the PoE+ feature to be able to power other PoE device downstream. No issues. I like that it has a second uplink port .

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The throughput is smooth and balanced.. It is as good as "name brand units" at 1/3 of the cost. I am an integrator and have used multiple POE+, POE and switches in harsh environments. This is a deal!!