How To Power A Reolink PoE Camera

All the PoE Reolink Cameras can be powered by a PoE injector, PoE Switch, PoE Network Video Recorder (NVR) or by using the power adapter.

Method 1: Power By PoE Injector/Switch

• For Reolink RLC-423, RLC-423S, RLC-823A, you need to make sure that the PoE injector/switch is 802.3at compliant (48V) and supports active mode. (Also known as POE+)
  802.3at (PoE+) can deliver up to 30 watts over Cat5 cables with 25.5 watts available to devices.
• For other Reolink PoE camera models, please make sure that the PoE injector/switch is 802.3af compliant (48V) and supports active mode.
  802.3af (PoE) can deliver 15.4 watts over Cat5 cables.

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Method 2: Power By PoE NVR

The easiest solution is to connect your IP camera to the PoE NVR by a single network cable, then the PoE camera will get power via the PoE network video recorder and also provides 24/7 recording and monitoring.

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Method 3: Power By Using A Power Adaptor

You can also power the camera by using power adaptor. The DC power connector size should be 2.1mm inner pin with a 5.5mm outer (2.1mm x 5.5mm).

• For Reolink RLC-423, RLC-423S, RLC-823A, RLC-523WA the ratings of power adapter should be DC 12V 2A.
• For other Reolink PoE camera models, the ratings of power adapter should be DC 12V 2/1A.

The power cable can be extended but we recommend to not exceed 5m, the longer the cable will reduce the power going to the camera. If you need a longer cable run then you will need a bigger power supply or look at the PoE Switches.

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Notes:

1. Do not use passive PoE injectors as they won’t work with Reolink PoE cameras.
2. It’s better to use high-quality PoE injectors/switches.
3. We recommend that you use Cat5/Cat6 Ethernet cable and above.
4. Please use a waterproof enclosure at the junction of the Ethernet cable and the camera to protect the connections from water.
5. Please note that the optimum distance between the camera and the PoE switch/Reolink NVR is 100m or 300ft.