Routers, Switches & Hubs for CCTV Networks

This range covers the networking gear that ties a CCTV system together: hubs, routers and switches for connecting IP cameras, NVRs and viewing devices on one network. With 17 products, it spans the basic building blocks most self-installed or small-business CCTV setups need beyond the cameras themselves.

A switch creates extra wired network ports, so several cameras can connect to one router or recorder. A PoE switch (Power over Ethernet) can also send power down the same cable as the data, meaning fewer separate power leads to run. A router manages the network traffic and, where relevant, your connection out to the internet for remote viewing.

How to choose

• Number of ports — count your cameras plus recorder and any spare ports you want for future additions.
• PoE or not — check whether your cameras need power over the network cable or take power separately, and match the switch accordingly.
• Where it fits in your setup — some products in this range sit between camera and recorder, others manage the wider network; check what each is designed to do before buying.
• Physical space and mounting — consider where the unit will live (cabinet, wall, rack) before ordering.

Match ports and power method to your cameras and recorder first — that's the main decision for this range.