A quality PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch is the backbone of any IP camera system. CCTV Guru stocks a carefully selected range of unmanaged and managed PoE switches — from compact 4-port units for small home installs through to 24-port and 48-port managed switches for large commercial and enterprise deployments. Every switch is chosen for compatibility with leading CCTV brands including Dahua, Uniarch, Hikvision, HiLook, and Ubiquiti UniFi, and is held in Australian stock for fast dispatch.
Whether you're powering a handful of dome cameras or building a multi-site surveillance network, we have the right PoE switch to keep your cameras online, powered, and performing.
What is a PoE Switch and Why Do You Need One?
Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches deliver both data and electrical power to your IP cameras over a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable — eliminating the need for separate power adapters at each camera location. This dramatically simplifies installation, reduces cable runs, and allows cameras to be mounted anywhere a network cable can reach.
- Single Cable Install — One Cat5e/Cat6 cable carries both power and video data to each camera. No electrician required at the camera end.
- Centralised Power Management — Power all cameras from a single location (your comms cabinet or NVR rack), making it easy to reboot or isolate individual cameras remotely.
- PoE Watchdog — Many managed PoE switches include auto-ping and watchdog features that automatically reboot a frozen camera without manual intervention.
- VLAN & QoS Support — Managed switches allow you to segment your camera traffic from your general network for improved security and performance.
- Scalable — Start with an 8-port switch and expand to 16, 24, or 48 ports as your camera count grows.
Unmanaged vs Managed PoE Switches — Which Do You Need?
- Unmanaged PoE Switches — Plug-and-play simplicity. Ideal for small residential installs (4–8 cameras) where you just need to power cameras and connect them to an NVR. No configuration required.
- Managed PoE Switches — Full control over VLANs, QoS, port mirroring, bandwidth limits, and PoE scheduling. Essential for commercial sites, multi-NVR setups, and any network where camera traffic needs to be isolated.
- Ubiquiti UniFi Switching — Managed switches that integrate natively with the UniFi Network Controller for centralised management alongside your UniFi access points and cameras. Ideal for unified network + CCTV deployments.
Not sure which type suits your install? Contact our team — we'll spec the right switch for your camera count, cable runs, and NVR setup.
PoE Standards — Make Sure Your Switch Matches Your Cameras
- PoE (802.3af) — Up to 15.4W per port. Suitable for standard IP cameras and basic access points.
- PoE+ (802.3at) — Up to 30W per port. Required for PTZ cameras, IR cameras with high wattage, and most modern IP cameras with heaters.
- PoE++ / Hi-PoE (802.3bt) — Up to 60W–90W per port. For high-power PTZ cameras, multi-radio access points, and video intercoms.
- Total PoE Budget — Always check the switch’s total PoE power budget (e.g. 120W across 8 ports). Divide evenly across all cameras to avoid overloading the switch.
Compatible CCTV Systems — Shop by Brand
- Dahua NVR Recorders — Pair your PoE switch with a Dahua NVR for a complete IP camera system.
- Dahua IP Cameras — Full range of Dahua bullet, dome, and turret cameras compatible with standard PoE switches.
- Uniarch NVR Recorders — Uniarch NVRs work seamlessly with external PoE switches for expanded camera counts.
- Uniarch IP Cameras — Affordable, high-quality IP cameras that run on standard PoE.
- Uniarch CCTV Kits — Pre-matched NVR + camera bundles, easily expanded with an external PoE switch.
- Hikvision NVR Recorders — Industry-leading NVRs that support external PoE switches for large-scale deployments.
- Ubiquiti UniFi — UniFi switching integrates natively with UniFi Protect cameras and access points.
- WiFi Access Points — PoE-powered access points for wireless camera backhaul and site-wide WiFi coverage.
Why Buy Your PoE Switch from CCTV Guru?
- 🇦🇺 Australian Stock — All switches held locally. No overseas delays.
- ✅ Genuine Warranty — Full manufacturer warranty on every unit. No grey imports.
- 📞 Expert CCTV Support — We design and install these systems. Get real pre-sales advice from people who know PoE networking inside out.
- 🚚 Same-Day Dispatch — Order before 2PM AEST and we'll ship it today.
- 💰 Best Price Guarantee — Found it cheaper? We'll match it.