Networking security cameras in detatched garage

[Planenutz]

My detached garage isn't far from the house, but I was wanting to install some PoE cameras on the eaves of the house and a maybe 3 in the garage due to its 3 separate bays. Would I need to run 3 Ethernet lines to the garage for the 3 cameras if the recorder is in the house? Or a Ethernet switch in the garage feeding back to the recorder with one cable?
Other ways to accomplish this?
Thanks

 

[brownbagg]

wifi

 

[exranger06]

Run one Ethernet cable and use a switch in the garage. I'm in the middle of wiring up POE cameras myself. I don't have a detached garage, but there are two cameras in the house that are way closer to my router than the NVR. I plan on buying a switch for those 2 cameras and connecting it right to the router; it'll be much easier.

 

[Git]

My detached garage isn't far from the house, but I was wanting to install some PoE cameras on the eaves of the house and a maybe 3 in the garage due to its 3 separate bays. Would I need to run 3 Ethernet lines to the garage for the 3 cameras if the recorder is in the house? Or a Ethernet switch in the garage feeding back to the recorder with one cable?
Other ways to accomplish this?
Thanks

No - one ethernet line to the garage where you would have a poe switch which would feed the cameras. That way you would you could also use the poe switch for a hard wired internet connection for other devices - computer, wifi access point, etc.

Personally, I would never use wifi for security cameras if your serious about it

 

[Chevota Guy]

As said above, one ethernet cable to the garage into a POE switch and feed the three cameras from that POE switch. I did mine that way in two places. One was the garage, and a similar set up to some cameras remote out in my yard. Works fine and I really like having PZT capabilities over the POE. I used a Netgear 10-100-1000 5 port switch (4POE ports) and have had excellent reliability.

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[Git]

I would add that some POE cameras, like the PZT ones, require POE+. (They need the extra juice to power the motors and infrared lights). Just keep it in mind when you're looking at POE switches. You can always run a POE camera from a POE+

POE - can deliver up to15.4 watts
POE+ - can deliver up to 30 watts

 

[BB Sig]

I'll be different.

It depends upon the distance. I didn't see that listed. I like having a switch in the garage IF it's needed. If not, run 4 wires out there. I love having a spare...

Barry
North Florida

 

[Falcon67]

I would add that some POE cameras, like the PZT ones, require POE+. (They need the extra juice to power the motors and infrared lights). Just keep it in mind when you're looking at POE switches. You can always run a POE camera from a POE+

POE - can deliver up to15.4 watts
POE+ - can deliver up to 30 watts

Use a simple switch like a Netgear 5 port and use injectors for the cameras. PoE problem solved.

 

[aggie113]

I will have same issue with my garage. The plan is to run a double (in case one fails) line from the attic of the house and out the attic vent to the RG cable run that connects to a pole on my property (just used by me). The detached garage will be offset from that pole just enough for code compliance so the RJ cables will run from the top area of the pole (not the very top, that's where power is!) and then run to the attic area of the garage with either enough slack to allow a midpoint droop or a gasket on the garage to prevent water runoff issues. Should be less than 150 ft for the run, but I'll still be setting up another POE switch in the garage as I require high wattage variant and don't want to have to worry about meeting those length restrictions.

 

[bimmerteck]

I’ve done a similar setup using a ubiquiti switch on each end. Great POE/POE+ support especially if you want to use their cameras/Cloud Key DVR setup.


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[Gearbanger]

I have a WIFI router in my shop that extends my home WIFI network. Small 5 port POE switch to run 2 cameras. Works like a champ.

 

[Showkey]

MESH router system.

WiFi.........5 cameras covering detached shop, attached garage, two driveways spread over 2 acres.

 

[Blk88GT]

I was in the identical situation. I opted to run multiple drops. My network gear is in the house, all on one UPS.

 

[Higgins]

Network System - Physical security. Due to the physical layout of the house and cable runs, it makes sense to locate the router, UPS, and other associated equipment in the garage.

So what are people doing to secure / hide the equipment so people breaking into the garage will not pick up the equipment and carry it out with them. Hide in ceiling? False wall? Fake HVAC ductwork ??

 

[QwikKotaTx]

Hardwire is best wire. When you get your switch test the power input at the device for connectivity. Mine shuts off if I slightly bump it causing the whole system to go down. Annoying.

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[mcbane]

The problem with Wifi is that even the dimmest punk can buy a jammer. https://www.thesignaljammer.com/categories/WiFi/

 

[PelicanPines]

I have three completely separate systems... one does not require wifi… but to view the images... I have to manually pull the memory card. This way... I'm covered... even if you see 1 camera and try to disable it... two others are watching you.

 

[PassnThru]

I'll be different.

It depends upon the distance. I didn't see that listed. I like having a switch in the garage IF it's needed. If not, run 4 wires out there. I love having a spare...

Barry
North Florida

There is no difference between having a switch and four wires. Sure, run an extra cable just in case - but thinking that a switch plugged into a switch is an issue is just not true. You can make a technical case - but in the real world it just isn't something to worry about in a home network.
Make it easy on yourself - run one network cable (or two with one as a backup) where you need it. If you add equipment, add a switch. Switches are cheap and will not noticeably affect your network speed.
I'm running at least 4 gigabit switches in my network with one also serving as a remote wifi connection in the detached garage. When I drop a connection in a room I also drop a switch. Why would I run multiple wires for a drop? That is what they make switches for!
All of our TVs, all of the kid's gaming consoles, are hard wired. In effect, there is a spur in every room.
And it works very well.
SWITCHES - the right tool for the job