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8 - User's Manual
Set up the Network Camera through Power over Ethernet (PoE) (IP7138 only)
When using a PoE-enabled switch
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, which allows it to be powered via a single Ethernet
cable� If your switch/router supports PoE, refer to the following illustration to connect the
Network Camera to a PoE-enabled switch/router�
PO WER
COLLISIO N
LINK
RECE I VE
PARTI TIO N
1
2
3
4
5
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/router�
POW ER
COLLISION
LINK
RECEI VE
PARTITI ON
1
2
3
4
5
PoE Power Injector
(optional)
power + data transmission
PoE Switch
Non-PoE Switch