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220-1101 · Question #131

A technician needs to install an IP-based camera in a remote location. The technician runs a Cat6 cable to the location and connects it to the camera. Which of the following is needed for the camera t

The correct answer is C. PoE switch. For an IP-based camera in a remote location to operate over a Cat6 cable, a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch is needed to provide both network connectivity and electrical power. This eliminates the need for a separate power source at the camera's location.

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Question

A technician needs to install an IP-based camera in a remote location. The technician runs a Cat6 cable to the location and connects it to the camera. Which of the following is needed for the camera to operate?

Options

  • AUSB to Ethernet adapter
  • BDVI cable
  • CPoE switch
  • DH.261 codec

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    8% (2)
  • C
    72% (18)
  • D
    16% (4)

Why each option

For an IP-based camera in a remote location to operate over a Cat6 cable, a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch is needed to provide both network connectivity and electrical power. This eliminates the need for a separate power source at the camera's location.

AUSB to Ethernet adapter

A USB to Ethernet adapter is used to add an Ethernet port to a device, which is not relevant for an IP camera already connected via Cat6.

BDVI cable

A DVI cable is used for video output to a display and does not provide power or network connectivity for an IP camera.

CPoE switchCorrect

An IP-based camera requires both network connectivity and power to operate. A Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch can deliver both data over the Cat6 cable and electrical power to the camera, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter at the remote location.

DH.261 codec

H.261 is a video compression standard (codec), not a piece of hardware required to power or connect an IP camera.

Concept tested: Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/power-over-ethernet-poe.html

Topics

#IP Camera#PoE#Networking hardware#Cable installation

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