Add the maximum Power over Ethernet (PoE) draw of each connected device to estimate the total power your setup needs. Compare that total, along with each device’s individual draw, with the switch’s published PoE budget and per-port limits, since available power can vary by switch and port.

An 8-port PoE+ network switch can power compatible surveillance cameras, wireless access points, and other network devices over Ethernet. The number of devices it can power depends on the switch’s PoE+ support and available power budget.

Managed 8-port PoE+ switches provide more options for configuring and controlling network settings, while web-smart switches offer a simpler set of web-based controls. Both can deliver power and data to compatible devices over Ethernet, but features and PoE power capacity vary by model.

Before connecting an eight-port PoE+ network switch, check that its available power budget and per-port output match the needs of connected devices, such as cameras or wireless access points. Also confirm that the switch’s uplink connections and management features fit the existing network and planned configuration.