What is PoE and do I need special equipment?

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PoE (Power over Ethernet) sends power and data through a single Ethernet cable. You need a PoE switch ($30-60 for 4-8 ports) or a PoE injector ($15) to provide power. Run Ethernet cable from the switch to each camera. One cable per camera — that is it.

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