Connecting an External Power over Ethernet (PoE) Switch to an M-Series Recorder
Connecting Cameras to a PoE Switch and then to the Recorder Has a Number of Benefits:
- Add additional cameras beyond the number of ports provided on the internal PoE (depends on model)
- Reduce the amount of ethernet cables connected to recorder by placing the exernal PoE switch in an attic or an IT closet with single cable run to the Network Video Recorder (NVR)
- Daisy-chain multiple external switches to allow for easier installation of cameras across large sites
Connect an External PoE Switch
To connect an External PoE switch to an M-Series recorder:
- Use a CAT5 network cable to connect the recorder to the switch.
NOTE: If the PoE switch has a port that is not powered, use that port to connect to the recorder (preferably a gigabit port).
- Once the switch and the recorder are powered and connected, navigate to the Setup
menu and go to Network Configuration > Adapters > Camera to bring up the network settings for your external switch port on the recorder. - Set a static IP for the camera network.
NOTE: You should be able to change this to any network scheme as long as it is not the same one used for the "Client" adapter that reaches out to the internet, as this will cause issues with your ability to access the network.
Example: If the Client IP address is "192.168.0.X", the camera network needs to be different, such as "192.168.1.X"
NOTE: Do NOT enter a Gateway as this can interfere with the Client Network Interface Card (NIC) and cause connectivity issues.
