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xfinity cameras ethernet wiring
I have a bunch of XCAM1 cameras and was wondering if there is a way for me to connect them into the network via ethernet instead of streaming wirelessly? I still have the original pigtail connectors with the jacks labeled 'power' and 'gateway'. Is it possible that I could backhaul these right back to an XB8 (or, preferably, an unmanaged switch connected to the XB8)? Or would I possibly need to backhaul them to a switch with POE capability? (If the latter, managed or unmanaged?)
Note: one of the primary reasons I am interested in the backhaul approach is because of the recent news articles related to thieves using wi-fi jammers to block wi-fi surveillance cameras. Example: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-warn-of-thieves-using-wifi-jamming-tech-to-disarm-cameras-alarms/
XfinityRyanE
Official Employee
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8 months ago
Hello u/xf_user1 Warden, thanks for reaching out for help with your home security setup. The adapters you have should be used only during the activation/provisioning process. The cameras themselves are not designed to be run other an Ethernet connection.
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Lkpolo
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8 months ago
A tech that was here a few weeks ago said that a Y connecter was needed. I have the BX7. He said to use port 4 on the back of the router. But I don’t think the ICamera1 does not have good night vision or is able to record 24/7.
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