Wiring a CCTV - what do I need?

triggerthat · 11 Dec 2019 at 19:43

Hi guys,

Bought a few dome CCTV camera (12v connector from plug, connects via ethernet or wifi). Great cameras.

I've bought a few for my father in-law who would like to install it outside of the house. What do I need to buy for him to fit it?

On the list:

Bracket - ordered
12v 2A adaptor - cannot find a reputable place to buy it from ?
Alternatively use power over ethernet (already got powerline adaptors - just need cat6)
IP55 box
What do I need to protect the wiring from the wall/into the box?

EGuitarStar · 11 Dec 2019 at 20:57

Most powerline adapters will not provide PoE, Power over Ethernet.

What are you going to use to record the footage?

triggerthat · 11 Dec 2019 at 21:59

Pretty sure the AV1200 lines do?

They support SD cards with footage accessible via app.

Sparx · 11 Dec 2019 at 22:41

Power line plugs and Power over Ethernet (PoE) are 2 very different things.

What make/model cameras have you bought? Are they PoE ones?

triggerthat · 15 Dec 2019 at 21:33

Cameras support POE (dad has the same ones and is using the TP-Link AV600 I believe).

I've got the av1200 tp link.

Psycho Sonny · 16 Dec 2019 at 16:20

triggerthat said:
Cameras support POE (dad has the same ones and is using the TP-Link AV600 I believe).

I've got the av1200 tp link.

powerlines and POE adapters are 2 different things.

maybe you should speak to a pro.

rorton · 16 Dec 2019 at 21:29

AV600 and 1200 are not POE (Power over Ethernet)

the plugs do ethernet over mains power cable, but don't transmit power over the ethernet cable.

There isn't many Powerline adapters that also provide POE.

You will need a POE injector per camera if you want this to be semi neat, where the ethernet from the Powerline adapter goes into the POE injector, then the output of the injector contains POE power plus data - otherwise, you'll need to supply power local to the camera which can be a pain.