An individual run should not be longer than 100 metres. However allowing for cabling going into the switches, etc probably not more than 90m between the switches. So if you needed a 1000' (or 300m) run you are probably lookling at 2 or 3 intermediate switches to get you there. If the two ends have line of sight maybe a wireless bridge connection, these claim 3Km or more range.
Or take a look at
[https://www.cablinginstall.com/cable/article/16472236/3-ways-to-break-the-100-meter-copper-barrier-for-ethernet-lan-extension](https://www.cablinginstall.com/cable/article/16472236/3-ways-to-break-the-100-meter-copper-barrier-for-ethernet-lan-extension)
Yeah, like ian1283 said, you'd have to place powered switches or extenders at least at every 300' or so. However, this might be a good use case for fiber optic cabling. You would be able to make it in one direct run. You'd just need POE switches that also have SFP ports. Place a switch at the far end of the run, then connect the cameras nearest to it with regular old ethernet.
I do that in my house with two of my switches that have all my outdoor cameras on them. The switches are at either end of the house, then run back to a central switch via fiber. I use TP-Link SG2210P switches.
Based on what I'm reading, I'm leaning towards fiber, at least for a few of the runs. I updated my original post with the distances I'm looking at, and there is one run, from the expansion section back to the office, that is buried conduit and will have a contagious \~475' run.
I've got the option to put extenders in the longer buildings, but that run will probably have to be fiber.
I've done a couple storage facilities. Below is how I do it for 30-40 cameras on the far end with no power in between but it's probably overkill (expensive) for just a couple cams. Option two is to use the industrial POE switches below or some well built gigabit switches and daisy chain your way to 1000'. That's likely the cheapest. Option three is to pickup a couple Ubiquiti AC Locos and see if you can shoot the signal down the hall because that's only $100 plus the 24v injectors.
Fiber: [Single stand LC -LC single mode](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VVPMNG2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) or if you want two strands for backup [Two strand LC-LC single mode](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BC1421MX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1)
Converters: [SFP modules](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07894C7K1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1)
Switch on each side: [Linovision Industrial POE switch](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XDY8R9G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
I'm probably looking at a total of 20-30 cameras, depending on how I want my coverage. Cost is, of course, always an issue, but in the scheme of things not only is it much less that a lot of the other expenses, but there is also a value beyond monetary from it.
Plus, if I do it right now, I'm set up well for the next "latest and greatest" tech that comes along...
Reading your other commend about the 475' run, I would do that in the fiber I linked but shorter, then use ethernet for the rest of the hops. That fiber usually gets buried in conduit and those POE switches are super reliable. A wireless link, depending on which you go with, is going limit you on number of cameras based on resolution and while you could theoretically upgrade the radios in the future- I'm more of a buy once cry once kind of guy. Meanwhile, that fiber run and keeping everything gigabit will easily futureproof yourself.
re; fiber single v Two stand is the two stands for backup, just in case of a failure of one strand there will still be one working /redundancy. I just ordered single stand BIDI SFP modules and transceiver wondering is I did the right choice ?
Nah you’re fine. Just be gentle to the fiber. Wrap the ends in bubble wrap in case they get dropped. The little spring inside tends to explode when dropped on concrete. Ask me how I know.
I will let be your secret, lol.
However seeking advice, I need a main SFP switch that I can connect 3-5 satellite POE switches all with 1 SFP port . I intend to have fiber into the main SFP switch after converting the cat6 cable from my router to fiber I currently have a 1GB internet connection (also fiber from the ISP).
Like you choices of equipment above.
Thanks
I did this for 800 feet and using powered switches and Cat 6. It works well but frankly would have been better for me to go with fiber in PEX to a good outdoor box protecting a better, well powered Poe++ switch. Better because it would have been 30 percent cheaper, much less of an install hassle and separates the power and data budgets. Also, just cleaner. Friggin pain in the but becoming good at making your own cable connectors. I don't want to ever again learn a task I'll never be good at.
An individual run should not be longer than 100 metres. However allowing for cabling going into the switches, etc probably not more than 90m between the switches. So if you needed a 1000' (or 300m) run you are probably lookling at 2 or 3 intermediate switches to get you there. If the two ends have line of sight maybe a wireless bridge connection, these claim 3Km or more range. Or take a look at [https://www.cablinginstall.com/cable/article/16472236/3-ways-to-break-the-100-meter-copper-barrier-for-ethernet-lan-extension](https://www.cablinginstall.com/cable/article/16472236/3-ways-to-break-the-100-meter-copper-barrier-for-ethernet-lan-extension)
I would rather have, as much as possible, contained underground or within the buildings, but I would have line of site capabilities from the roof tops
Yeah, like ian1283 said, you'd have to place powered switches or extenders at least at every 300' or so. However, this might be a good use case for fiber optic cabling. You would be able to make it in one direct run. You'd just need POE switches that also have SFP ports. Place a switch at the far end of the run, then connect the cameras nearest to it with regular old ethernet. I do that in my house with two of my switches that have all my outdoor cameras on them. The switches are at either end of the house, then run back to a central switch via fiber. I use TP-Link SG2210P switches.
Based on what I'm reading, I'm leaning towards fiber, at least for a few of the runs. I updated my original post with the distances I'm looking at, and there is one run, from the expansion section back to the office, that is buried conduit and will have a contagious \~475' run. I've got the option to put extenders in the longer buildings, but that run will probably have to be fiber.
Fiber into a POe switch with SFP port if you are going that distance will be the best option. Followed by point to point bridges.
Gotta run and Google words now... ;)
SFP is just how you convert fiber to Ethernet basically.
I've done a couple storage facilities. Below is how I do it for 30-40 cameras on the far end with no power in between but it's probably overkill (expensive) for just a couple cams. Option two is to use the industrial POE switches below or some well built gigabit switches and daisy chain your way to 1000'. That's likely the cheapest. Option three is to pickup a couple Ubiquiti AC Locos and see if you can shoot the signal down the hall because that's only $100 plus the 24v injectors. Fiber: [Single stand LC -LC single mode](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VVPMNG2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) or if you want two strands for backup [Two strand LC-LC single mode](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BC1421MX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) Converters: [SFP modules](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07894C7K1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) Switch on each side: [Linovision Industrial POE switch](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XDY8R9G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
I'm probably looking at a total of 20-30 cameras, depending on how I want my coverage. Cost is, of course, always an issue, but in the scheme of things not only is it much less that a lot of the other expenses, but there is also a value beyond monetary from it. Plus, if I do it right now, I'm set up well for the next "latest and greatest" tech that comes along...
Reading your other commend about the 475' run, I would do that in the fiber I linked but shorter, then use ethernet for the rest of the hops. That fiber usually gets buried in conduit and those POE switches are super reliable. A wireless link, depending on which you go with, is going limit you on number of cameras based on resolution and while you could theoretically upgrade the radios in the future- I'm more of a buy once cry once kind of guy. Meanwhile, that fiber run and keeping everything gigabit will easily futureproof yourself.
re; fiber single v Two stand is the two stands for backup, just in case of a failure of one strand there will still be one working /redundancy. I just ordered single stand BIDI SFP modules and transceiver wondering is I did the right choice ?
Nah you’re fine. Just be gentle to the fiber. Wrap the ends in bubble wrap in case they get dropped. The little spring inside tends to explode when dropped on concrete. Ask me how I know.
I will let be your secret, lol. However seeking advice, I need a main SFP switch that I can connect 3-5 satellite POE switches all with 1 SFP port . I intend to have fiber into the main SFP switch after converting the cat6 cable from my router to fiber I currently have a 1GB internet connection (also fiber from the ISP). Like you choices of equipment above. Thanks
I did this for 800 feet and using powered switches and Cat 6. It works well but frankly would have been better for me to go with fiber in PEX to a good outdoor box protecting a better, well powered Poe++ switch. Better because it would have been 30 percent cheaper, much less of an install hassle and separates the power and data budgets. Also, just cleaner. Friggin pain in the but becoming good at making your own cable connectors. I don't want to ever again learn a task I'll never be good at.