Data Comm & Networking for CCTV

Networking gear that connects and powers your CCTV cameras and recorders, plus general-purpose switches for wired networks. This range covers unmanaged Ethernet switches, PoE switches, and a 5G mobile hotspot router.

PoE (Power over Ethernet) switches send power and data down one cable, so cameras don't need a separate power lead — useful for NVR-based CCTV systems. Plain Ethernet switches only carry data, so any connected device needs its own power supply.

How to choose

• PoE or not — if you're powering IP cameras, pick a PoE model such as the UK-SW-8-100-P, UK-SW-8-1000-P, or UK-SW-16-1000-P; for linking existing powered devices (PCs, NVRs, other switches), a standard switch like the UK-SW-8-1000 is enough.
• Speed — Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps) suits basic cameras and low-bandwidth devices; Gigabit (1000Mbps) models such as the UK-SW-4-1000 or UK-SW-16-1000 handle higher-resolution footage and busier networks with less bottlenecking.
• Port count — ranges from 5-port to 16-port; match this to how many cameras and network devices you actually need to connect, allowing spare ports for expansion.
• PoE reach — some PoE switches, like the UK-SW-8-100-P and the Hikvision DS-3E0105P-E/M(B), extend PoE range beyond the usual limit (250m and 300m respectively) — useful for cameras mounted further from the recorder.
• Mounting — the UK-SW-16-1000 is rackmount, useful for cabinet installations.
• Mobile connectivity — the Vodafone ZTE MU5001 is a 5G WiFi 6 hotspot rather than a wired switch, for sites without fixed broadband.