Vivotek FE8173 user manual Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet PoE

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Internet connection with static IP

Choose this connection type if you are required to use a static IP for the Network Camera. Please refer to LAN configuration on page 63 for details.

Internet connection via PPPoE (Point-to-Point over Ethernet)

Choose this connection type if you are connected to the Internet via a DSL Line. Please refer to PPPoE on page 84 for details.

Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE)

When using a PoE-enabled switch

The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled switch via an Ethernet cable.

NOTE:

1.The camera is only to be connected to PoE networks without routing to outside plants.

2.For PoE connection, use only UL listed I.T.E. with PoE output.

POWER	COLLISION	1
			2	3	4	5

LINK RECEIVE PARTITION

Power + Data Transmission

PoE Switch

When using a non-PoE switch

If your switch/router does not support PoE, use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch.

PoE Power Injector

(optional)

POWER	COLLISION	1
			2	3	4
						5

LINK RECEIVE PARTITION

Non-PoE Switch

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