Camera cabling for IP cameras
PoE cabling for IP cameras. Cat6/Cat6A runs indoor and outdoor. We pull cables, your security partner installs cameras.
What we deliver
Cable runs for IP cameras based on Cat6/Cat6A. PoE-ready, balanced routes and clean termination in the patch cabinet. Everything documented and ready for MSP/IT.
What we deliver
- Pull cabling for IP cameras (PoE)
- Cat6/Cat6A runs (PoE-ready)
- Balanced routes and shielding
- Clean termination in patch cabinet
- Consistent labeling and documentation
- Handover package with test reports
For whom
- MSPs and IT companies for camera installations
- Security companies that want to outsource infrastructure
- Offices, retail and warehouses
- Education, healthcare and public spaces
PoE-ready cabling
We pull Cat6/Cat6A cabling suitable for PoE (Power over Ethernet). This allows IP cameras to receive both data and power via one cable. Attention to EMI/crosstalk and correct distances. Everything tested and documented.
What we don't do
We lay the cabling and mount the cameras. Setting them up and managing them is for your security company or MSP.
No setup of IP cameras — mounting and connecting we do handle
No configuration of camera systems or NVR/DVR
No supply of cameras, switches or PoE equipment
No management, monitoring or viewing of camera footage
Why SIGNAALMAKERS for camera cabling?
We lay the foundation for reliable camera systems. PoE-ready, balanced routes and clean termination. MSP/IT can start configuration immediately.
PoE-ready
Cat6/Cat6A cabling suitable for PoE. Data and power over one cable. Attention to distances and EMI.
Clean termination
Balanced routes, bundling and labeling. Clean patch cabinets and consistent documentation.
Ready for MSP/IT
Handover package with test reports and diagrams. MSP/IT can connect and configure cameras immediately.
Collaboration with MSPs and security companies
We often work together with security companies and MSPs. We lay the cabling, they connect cameras and handle configuration. Clear separation between infrastructure and setup.
We specialize in infrastructure
We pull cabling for IP cameras and terminate in the patch cabinet. Balanced runs, PoE-ready and neatly labeled. Security companies and MSPs handle camera connection and configuration. This creates a clear separation between infrastructure (us) and setup (MSP/security).
PoE classes and the 100-metre limit
PoE works over a maximum of 100 metres of UTP. That is not a guideline but a hard limit from the standard: beyond it the power drops away and the link becomes unreliable. We keep every camera run under those 100 metres, so no PoE extender or booster is needed. If a camera does not fit within that distance, we move the connection point or run the cable to a switch position closer by.
Which PoE class you need depends on the camera. A fixed IP camera usually manages on 802.3af (15.4W) or 802.3at PoE+ (30W). PTZ cameras with a motor and heater, and multi-sensor units, call for 802.3bt PoE++ up to 60W. For those heavier classes and for long runs we install Cat6A; for standard cameras at short distance Cat6 is plenty. We record the PoE class per camera in the cable plan, along with the location and the connection point number.
For outdoor cameras we use outdoor-rated, UV-resistant cable, or we take the run outside through protected trunking. We allow for a watertight entry and for earthing. The routing runs along the ceiling, the facade or through trunking, finished to suit the surroundings.
We install the infrastructure up to the patch cabinet or the NVR rack. The security installer mounts the cameras and configures the system. Want the camera circuits kept separate from the data circuits in the cabinet? That is possible, we reserve a dedicated panel row for them. Planning and coordination run through you as the client or MSP.
- Every camera run under 100 metres, no extender or booster needed
- 802.3af/at (30W) for fixed cameras, 802.3bt PoE++ (60W) for PTZ and multi-sensor
- Cat6A for heavy PoE classes and long runs, Cat6 for standard cameras
- PoE class, location and connection point number per camera in the cable plan
- Outdoor cameras: UV-resistant cable, watertight entry and earthing
- Optionally a dedicated panel row for the camera circuits
Process in 5 steps
Inventory
Discuss number of cameras, locations and PoE requirements
Plan
Determine runs, indoor/outdoor routing and patch cabinet layout
Execution
Pull Cat6/Cat6A cables (PoE-ready), indoor/outdoor
Testing
Functional testing of runs and PoE readiness
Delivery
Delivery report with diagrams for security company
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about camera cabling
Looking to have camera cabling installed? We pull camera cable for IP camera cabling, PoE camera cabling and CCTV cabling. From a single UTP camera run to complete security camera cabling: we install the infrastructure, your installer mounts the cameras.
Which cable do you use for IP cameras?
For IP cameras we use Cat6 U/UTP as a minimum. It is suitable for PoE, delivers plenty of bandwidth and works up to 100 metres per run. For heavier PoE or longer distances we recommend Cat6A.
What is PoE camera cabling?
PoE (Power over Ethernet) means the camera gets both data and power over the same UTP cable. There is no need for a separate power lead or a socket next to the camera.
Do you also install CCTV/security camera cabling?
Yes. We install cabling for IP cameras and CCTV/security camera systems: we pull the camera cable, fit the connection points and hand over neatly up to the patch cabinet. Mounting and configuring the cameras is done by your security installer.
Can one UTP cable carry camera and power?
Yes, with PoE a single UTP cable carries both the camera image and the power. That saves a separate power cable and makes the installation simpler and cheaper.
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