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Project: 6x PoE IP security cameras. 2x PoE switches (3 cameras each) in two locations (house & barn) connected via a wireless bridge.
Problem: PoE switch, when installed in the barn, will only power 1 specific camera (always the same camera, a similar, but slightly different model to the others). Other cameras have powered on, and I have pinged them successfully, but they power down within a short while for no discernable reason. All cameras connected to the switch in the house work correctly.
After everything I tried today (below), my only theory is that it could be a power/interference issue. I could only test AC line voltage today (119V), and plan to try powering the barn switch with a UPS with active voltage regulation, but that feels like a long shot.
I won't be back in the area to test for at least a couple weeks... Would love to get some ideas or suggestions for things to investigate when I do.
Troubleshooting done:
- Tested everything in the house. Everything works correctly.
- Tested all cables multiple times. All cables work correctly.
- Tested all switch ports with non-PoE device. All ports work regardless of install location.
- Tested all switch ports with the sole camera that works in the barn. All ports work.
- Swapped the switches. Whichever is in the barn exhibits the same problem.
- Tested all cameras in both locations. All work in the house, only 1 works in the barn.
- Tested the anomalous camera in the house with additional cameras connected. All connected cameras power on.
- Tested barn switch with no other electrical devices connected/running to eliminate possible noise/interference. Same result.
- Disconnected everything and tested again in the house. Everything works correctly.