Hi, as others say, after looking for info on the web I keep returning to this excellent site so here I am......Looking at installing a cctv system but wanted guidance first. If I was to install 8 ip cameras around house and garden, is it best to run all cables over poe to nvr in house(8 cables) or use a non poe nvr and a poe switch(less cables)? I understand the theory of the switch but does it not slow down the system if all cameras run back to nvr through one cat 6 cable.?...also if this is ok in theory how many cameras could you use with a 8 channel nvr to record? Still only 8 ? as there is only 8 channels in the nvr. Hope this makes sense and many thanks in advance. Just want to future proof as far as i can. Steve.