is POE++ a reliable option?

[CaptainCrunch]

I want to add 3-4 cameras in a new location. However, I'd prefer to not run 3-4 new lines to that area. I can add a 90w poe++ injector, run 1 line, then hook the cameras up to a PoE Passthrough Switch like the one linked to below. Is that a reliable option?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ2H55FY

 

[TonyR]

Definitely. The specs say that unit can supply up to 30w per port and a max total of all ports of 64w.

It's outdoor-rated also in those same specs but I'd still mount it out of direct weather if at all possible and use dielectric grease on the ports.

 

[CaptainCrunch]

I knew on paper it would work. I just didn’t know if people’s real world experience has been different. I had seen the 1 to 2 splitters that fit inside the junction boxes mentioned on here before but I don’t recall seeing something like this mentioned as a solution.

 

[TonyR]

I knew on paper it would work. I just didn’t know if people’s real world experience has been different. I had seen the 1 to 2 splitters that fit inside the junction boxes mentioned on here before but I don’t recall seeing something like this mentioned as a solution.

I've used this el cheapo on 2 cams with 1 POE cable for going on 2 years now:

Post in thread 'Using ethernet splitter for two cameras'

Jun 7, 2023

Would be great if you can report back and let us know. The “Waterproof” casing got my interest.

OK, I received the Sodola POE Extender on Friday, 6/2 and got it installed Monday 6/5. So far so good but as we all know, time will tell after a few months of 'Bama summer heat, humidity, rain and likely some thunderstorms (hopefully not severe).

It's powering a Loryta IPC-T5442TM-AS (from Andy) and an Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW-28MM (from Amazon). Both cams are rated <7.2 Watts. Below are a few self-explanatory photos. The entire top is solid to...

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[biggen]

Yes, of course. I'm using that exact passthrough PoE switch to power two cameras. The switch is being fed via injector inside a building down below.