New POE Switch?

[Post]

My old switch crapped out on me last night just as I 'm heading out of town. I have 16 cameras (non-PTZ) and a PC running BI. I bought this Netgear 16-port GB switch at a local shop this morning and forgot that I needed an extra port for the BI PC . Would it be okay to just add a simple splitter to allow for the extra ethernet cable? Or, would you recommend this TP-Link 16-port 10/100MBps with uplink GB ports? Or something else?

 

[TonyR]

That splitter won't work for your need.....only 1 device plugged into it can be operating/active at a time.

I'd buy this for $40 ==>> TP-Link TL-SG1005P V2 or later | 5 Port Gigabit PoE Switch | 4 PoE+ Ports @65W | Desktop | Plug & Play | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Fanless | Limited Lifetime Protection | QoS & IGMP Snooping and plug it into the Netgear then plug the cam you unplugged into it and also plug the BI PC into it..

 

[looney2ns]

^^^^ what Tony said or : This one.

 

[Post]

Thanks! Two GB switches better than one standalone 100MB switch? And just to double-check (so I don't fry anything ), it's okay to connect two powered switches?

 

[TonyR]

Two GB switches better than standalone 100MB switch?

Not necessarily better but cost is minimal and will suit your need.

And just to double-check (so I don't fry anything ), it's okay to connect two powered switches?

Yes, if they are truly 802.3af/at compliant (and the TP-LINK and the Netgear are).

 

[Post]

Great! I ordered the additional switch and it's scheduled to be delivered tonight. Thanks again!