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Hi Guys, I have purchased a IP Camera from someone here in Thailand and firstly I am not 100% sure what brand the camera actually is. The sticker on the box says HD-C755R-POE but the little manual inside refers to "Hi3507". The guy selling it said it may have a different housing etc, so somewhat confused. Anyway my main question at the moment is how I can get POE to it. I am a little reluctant to buy a full blown POE switch just yet due to the cost and not knowing how far I will take this install just yet. I have a HP N54L Home Server being bought out to me and I plan to install Windows Server Essentials 2012 and use as a media server, downloader and now, hopefully a NVR using VMS on it (Blue Iris?). At the moment I am a bit confused about the different products that inject power for POE devices. At first I saw bulky items like this, which seemed fairly expensive for each one (around £20+): Then I saw larger 8 port injectors that are the same kind of price but offer 8 POE: And now I recently found these cheaper splitter options: Am I correct in thinking the first more expensive option regulates the power the POE device needs, so you don't have to buy specific 12v injectors etc depending on the application? And that this conforms to the 802.3a/f standard? Meaning any a/f standard product could draw PoE from this regardless of its voltage and amp requirements? If I went with the second 8 port option at the 12v my IP camera needs (12v 1a) would the camera be able to draw the correct AMP or would I need one of those splitters at the end as it does not seem to state AMPs the splitter gives, only voltage? If I went with this option I assume I would only be able to use specifically matched 12v devices with the injector? Regarding the cheapest and final option. If I bought the correct 12v 1A plug and fed it into a splitter would I need to 'unsplit' the Ethernet at the camera end or can it carry the current into the Ethernet port? Lastly can anyone advise if any of the 3 options would not work, or give a few pointers as to what you would do? I am in Thailand it can be tricky sourcing specific hardware and importing is very expensive here. As I am only playing with one camera at the moment I am on a bit of a budget, so steering towards the splitters at the moment then if it works well with my server in the future I could just chuck a PoE switch in the attic. Cheers for your help

Option 2 is available in different voltages, one being 12v which I thought is what would be needed? Does Option 1 dynamically adjust the voltage depending on the requirements of the device? Option 3 I guess uses whatever power you put into it from the devices original adapter?

Can you explain the difference between the 3 devices? Why would the splitters not work?

Hi Guys, Many firsts for me. First time setting up a Home Server, First time renting a house and first time installing a full home surveillance system. I live in Bangkok and am moving into a rented house soon and would like to install up to 3 cameras so that when me and my wife are away on holidays we feel a bit more secure about our home. I am installing a N54L home server soon, mainly for shared storage, media streaming and playing with windows server essentials 2012. All Cat6 wired around to the home with Gigabit switches etc. I have some experience with Yawcam and was impressed using just my logitech webcam. I would like: - To utilise my Home Server instead of a DVR - Have 3 infrared cameras for day and night usage - Option to view the cameras live over the internet - Option to view cameras when home (see who is at door etc) - Be alerted via email if motion is detected when on holiday with included image - Have reasonable quality images - Maybe option to record footage constantly on Home Server? (Not essential) - Not have to spend too much money (under £300 / $400) I have tools to make up Ethernet cable ends etc and fairly handy with DIY tasks. But as the property is rented I would like to keep drilling holes etc to a minimum. Am I correct in thinking I need IP cameras and I can get Cat5 cameras that could get power over the cable also? How would this connect to my Home Server? Additional Hardware or just over Gigabit network? What software would be able to meet my above requirements? Any recommendations on good value IR cameras? Finally is it even an advantage using my Home Server to do the job of a DVR? Or is it better to just go with a kit that has cameras and DVR all setup and ready to install? What would the benefits be of using my own Home Server with IP cameras over a DVR Kit ready to go? Cheers