I want to set up 4 poe ip security camera network with this switch, blue iris and a laptop computer. Do i need a NVR or other hardware ?

The switch seems to handle the three POE ip cams i have installed just fine. "foscams" Which cameras are you going to use? I also have Blue IRIS insalled on a PC. Blue Iris does a decent job at managing the cameras, but i have noticed that performce is weak when trying to do continues recording from 3 cameras. Some of that may be the pc im using but i am unwilling to invest in a new computer for just the purpose of running the cameras. There is not a lot of documentation with the software and its not very intuitive. I have 4 total and it will work with a wide verity of cameras. I dont have any experience with NVR's. I have looked into them but they seem pretty pricy. If you have not bought any cameras or equipment yet, I would strongly point you in the direction of CCTV systems. You can easily get a system for the same cost of buying 4 POE cameras. I wish someone had told me this before i got started. You will still be required to pull the cable to cameras either way. I think the upside with CCTV would be that the dVR is doing all the recording continusly. They do a great "Superior" job at what they are designed to do. PC based systems are kind of shakey at this price point. In most cases you can record up to two weeks worth at a time, with several cameras with a DVR system and have alerts sent and motion triggers. I have seen the difference in between my setup and two different CCTV systems. One of them "lorex" and the second "swan" If I had it to do all over again i would go with CCTV. Id buy a 4 camera set with a dVR with room to expand up to 8 cameras. I started with one camera and now have four. Its good to have room to grow. Just FYI I have seen a 4 camera setup with 4, 700 lines of resolution cameras for less or close then what your going to spend on POE. One last note you will also be able to remote monitor with your smart phone or web browser just like using POE and Blue Iris. More info then you wanted I know, but just my 2 cents!

What voltage output PoE does this switch provide 24v or 48v? I have a 48 volt phone and a 24 volt camera and a 24 volt access point that I need power

On the Ubiquiti issue...they have a PoE converter (p/n INS-3AF-O-G for the outdoor version, there's also an indoor version) that lets the 24V Ubiquity devices run on standard PoE.

Is this compatible with the TL-POE200 splitter? My splitter's power LED does not illuminate when used with this device.

Short answer is I don't know but I don't see why it shouldn't be unless its one of those magical moments all of us face from time to time. You said you plugged it in and no lights, but you didnt say if you went ahead and plugged a device into it to see if it works light or not couldn't hurt.wayne

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V**F

Great little PoE unit!

Picked this up to allow power for a remote AP, works like a charm! Just make sure the power requirements are compatible.

28.10.2025

S**S

As described!

Works great!

1.01.2026

T**H

Great Poe switch

Here’s a shorter version: The TP-Link TL-SF1005P is a great little switch! Setup was easy, and the PoE feature makes powering devices hassle-free. It’s compact, reliable, and perfect for small network setups. Highly recommend for the price!

6.10.2024

O**D

Good value, easy setup.

Excellent quality, straightforward to set up and use.

9.07.2025

M**H

Works great no issues

Work great no issues

29.12.2025

P**S

Great tech support! Works as advertised. Haven't tested the POE, though.

Installed and works great, but embarrassing user error that their tech support helped we walk through. So, how difficult should an unmanaged switch be to operate? Well, when I first connected it, it didn't work?? My first thought is that it had a dedicated uplink port like the old switches like 20-30 years ago. Usually, switches say autolink, or autodetect, I saw no such indication on the switch or the literature that came with the switch, so I called tech support to confirm that thought. There was no hold time! And the tech walked me through trouble shooting the switch. Turns out it was not the switch at all. I had a bad ethernet cable. I have never had a cable go on me, so I never even thought to check. When I finally got around to checking the lights, I thought maybe my ethernet port was bad, eventually the tech thought to try the cable on something I knew was working. Duh? I must say I was never so embarrassed. Still, it was nice to see tech support that was capable and readily available. I intend to install security cameras that require POE. I assume it will all work, if there is a problem, I will update the review.

20.10.2022

D**S

Quality and reability

Excellent PoE switch for the cameras in the outdoor field.

22.11.2025

J**E

Poe

Works great

4.12.2025

Maximum Power	74 Watts
Data Transfer Rate	100 Megabits Per Second
Interface	5 10/100Mbps RJ45 PortsAUTO Negotiation/AUTO MDI/MDIX
Platform	Not Machine Specific
Number of Ports	5
Compatible Devices	fully compatible with IP cameras, access points, IP phones, computers, printers, and more.
Item Weight	0.53 Pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H	3.9"L x 3.9"W x 1"H
Case Material Type	Metal
Color	5-Port

TP-Link TL-SF1005P | 5 Port Fast Ethernet PoE Switch | 4 PoE+ 10/100 Mbps Ports @67W | Desktop | Plug & Play | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Fanless | Extend & Priority Mode

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