8 Port PoE Switch with 2 Uplink – Purpose-Built for Surveillance and Edge Networking
If you manage IP cameras, access points, or VoIP phones in a hotel, retail store, or small office, you know the headache of juggling separate power adapters and running long cable runs. This 8 port PoE switch with 2 uplink solves both problems in one compact metal box. It provides 8 Fast Ethernet PoE ports (ports 1-8) that supply up to 25.4W per port, with a total PoE budget of 96W – enough to power a mix of PTZ cameras, dome cameras, and Wi-Fi 6 access points without extra injectors.
The two Gigabit uplink ports (ports 9-10) connect to your core network or NVR at full wire-speed, keeping video streams smooth even under heavy load. What sets this switch apart is the DIP switch on the front panel: flip it to Extend mode, and ports 1-8 are isolated from each other (VLAN-like) while the transmission distance stretches to 250m on existing Cat5e cabling. This is a lifesaver for covering large parking lots or warehouse perimeters where power outlets are scarce. All ports support IEEE 802.3af/at PoE and auto-negotiate speed and duplex, so installation is truly plug-and-play.
Network administrators will appreciate the store-and-forward architecture with 2K MAC table and 9216-byte jumbo frame support, reducing packet drops in surveillance environments. The metal housing and natural convection cooling keep the switch running stable from -20°C to 60°C, making it suitable for dusty or semi-outdoor enclosures. Bottom line: this 8 port PoE switch with 2 uplink reduces cabling costs, simplifies deployment, and gives you the distance and isolation you need for modern IP camera networks.
