vigilar/docs/camera-hardware-guide.md

Vigilar Camera Hardware Guide

Practical guide for selecting, purchasing, and installing cameras for the Vigilar DIY home security system. All recommendations are for PoE IP cameras with native RTSP support -- no cloud dependency, no subscription fees.

Last updated: April 2026

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1. Camera Recommendations

Selection Criteria

Every camera below meets these requirements:

• Native RTSP stream output (works directly with OpenCV + FFmpeg)
• PoE (IEEE 802.3af) -- single cable for power and data
• ONVIF Profile S compliance (interoperability, auto-discovery)
• H.265 or H.264 encoding
• No cloud account required for local operation
• MicroSD slot for on-camera fallback recording

Recommended Models

Reolink RLC-810A -- Best Overall Outdoor ($90)

Spec	Value
Resolution	3840x2160 (8MP/4K) @ 25fps
Lens	2.8mm fixed, 101deg horizontal FOV
Night vision	100ft / 30m IR (18x 850nm LEDs)
Weatherproofing	IP67
AI detection	Person / Vehicle / Pet
Encoding	H.265 / H.264
Power draw	~12W max (PoE 802.3af)
ONVIF	Yes (Profile S)
Audio	Built-in microphone
Storage	MicroSD up to 512GB

Why this camera: 4K resolution at a sub-$100 price point. The 8MP sensor provides enough detail for facial identification at 15-20ft and license plate reading at 25-30ft. Person/vehicle AI detection reduces false alerts from animals, swaying branches, etc. Widely used with Frigate, ZoneMinder, Blue Iris, and Home Assistant -- enormous community support for troubleshooting.

RTSP URLs:

Main stream (4K):  rtsp://admin:<password>@<ip>/Preview_01_main
Sub stream (D1):   rtsp://admin:<password>@<ip>/Preview_01_sub

Default port is 554. The sub stream is typically 640x360 and ideal for Vigilar's motion detection pipeline (resolution_motion setting).

Vigilar config:

[[cameras]]
id = "front_door"
display_name = "Front Door"
rtsp_url = "rtsp://admin:yourpassword@192.168.1.101:554/Preview_01_main"
resolution_capture = [1920, 1080]   # downscale from 4K to save storage
resolution_motion = [640, 360]
motion_fps = 25
idle_fps = 2

Note: You can capture at the native 4K (3840x2160) if storage allows, but 1080p is the sweet spot for Vigilar's HLS streaming and storage constraints.

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Reolink RLC-520A -- Best Budget Dome Outdoor ($55)

Spec	Value
Resolution	2560x1920 (5MP) @ 25fps
Lens	4.0mm fixed, 80deg horizontal FOV
Night vision	100ft / 30m IR (18x 850nm LEDs)
Weatherproofing	IP67
AI detection	Person / Vehicle
Encoding	H.265 / H.264
Power draw	~10W max (PoE 802.3af)
ONVIF	Yes (Profile S)
Audio	Built-in microphone
Storage	MicroSD up to 512GB

Why this camera: The dome form factor is more discreet and vandal-resistant than bullet cameras. At $55, it is the cheapest option that still has confirmed RTSP/ONVIF support and AI-based person/vehicle detection. The 5MP resolution is more than sufficient for most positions. Slightly narrower FOV than the 810A (80deg vs 101deg), which makes it better suited for focused areas like a side gate or driveway where you want more zoom.

RTSP URLs: Same format as all Reolink PoE cameras:

Main stream (5MP):  rtsp://admin:<password>@<ip>/Preview_01_main
Sub stream:         rtsp://admin:<password>@<ip>/Preview_01_sub

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Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW-AI-V3 -- Best Alternative Outdoor ($50-60)

Spec	Value
Resolution	2592x1944 (5MP) @ 20fps
Lens	2.8mm fixed, 132deg horizontal FOV
Night vision	98ft / 30m IR
Weatherproofing	IP67
AI detection	Person / Vehicle
Encoding	H.265 / H.264
Power draw	~9W max (PoE 802.3af)
ONVIF	Yes (Profile S)
Audio	Built-in microphone
Storage	MicroSD up to 256GB

Why this camera: Widest FOV of any camera in this price range at 132 degrees. Officially recommended by the Frigate NVR project. Amcrest has more granular RTSP configuration options than Reolink via their web interface. Confirmed working with Home Assistant ONVIF integration, Frigate, and any RTSP consumer.

RTSP URLs:

Main stream:  rtsp://admin:<password>@<ip>:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
Sub stream:   rtsp://admin:<password>@<ip>:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1

Alternative simplified URL (also works):

rtsp://admin:<password>@<ip>:554/live

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Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro (or RLC-520A indoors) -- Best Indoor ($55-80)

For indoor use, you have two good options:

Option A: Reolink RLC-520A used indoors ($55) The same dome camera listed above works perfectly indoors. Mount it in a corner near the ceiling. The dome form factor looks clean in a living space. The 100ft IR range is overkill for a room but means the IR LEDs run at low power, reducing that red-glow annoyance.

Option B: Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro (~$80) If you want pan-tilt for a large open area (living room, basement, warehouse):

• 4MP with 355deg pan / 50deg tilt
• Auto-tracking follows detected people
• Works as fixed camera when tracking is disabled
• Same RTSP URL format as other Reolink cameras

For most Vigilar setups, a fixed dome (Option A) is simpler and more reliable -- no moving parts, no auto-tracking logic to debug.

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Models to AVOID

Model	Reason
Reolink Argus / Go series	Battery-powered, no RTSP/ONVIF support
Any Reolink E1 (non-Pro)	Requires Home Hub for RTSP; not standalone
Wyze Cam v3/v4	No native RTSP (requires firmware hack, breaks easily)
Ring / Nest / Arlo	Cloud-locked, no RTSP access
TP-Link Tapo C200/C310	RTSP added via firmware but flaky; ONVIF missing
Generic Aliexpress "4K"	Often fake resolution, unstable RTSP, no firmware updates

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2. PoE Network Setup

PoE Switch Selection

For 4 cameras you need a switch with at least 5 PoE ports (4 cameras + headroom). An 8-port switch is the right buy -- room to grow.

Recommended: NETGEAR GS308PP ($70)

Spec	Value
Ports	8x Gigabit (all PoE+)
PoE budget	83W (FlexPoE upgradeable to 123W)
Management	Unmanaged (plug and play)
Noise	Fanless (silent)
Warranty	Lifetime with next-business-day replacement

Why: 83W is more than enough for 4 cameras drawing ~10-12W each (total ~48W with headroom). Fanless means zero noise in a utility closet. Unmanaged means zero configuration -- plug in cables and it works.

Power budget math:

4 cameras x 12W each = 48W
Switch headroom:        83W - 48W = 35W remaining
                        (enough for 2-3 more cameras later)

Budget alternative: TP-Link TL-SG1005P ($35)

5 ports (4 PoE + 1 uplink). 65W budget. Sufficient for exactly 4 cameras with no room to grow. Only buy this if you are certain you will never add a 5th camera.

If you want management: TP-Link TL-SG108PE ($60)

8 ports (4 PoE), 64W budget, basic web management with VLAN support. Useful if you want to isolate cameras on their own VLAN for security (recommended but not required for Vigilar).

Cable Types

Scenario	Cable Type	Why
Indoor runs (attic, walls, basement)	Cat6 UTP CMR-rated	Standard indoor riser-rated cable
Outdoor exposed runs	Cat6 UTP outdoor-rated (UV/water resistant)	PE jacket resists sun and moisture
Underground burial	Cat6 direct-burial rated	Gel-filled, no conduit needed
Short patch runs (<10ft)	Pre-made Cat6 patch cables	Not worth crimping for short runs

Maximum cable run: 328 feet (100 meters) per the Ethernet spec. Beyond that you need a PoE extender or switch relay.

Cable Routing Tips

Through exterior walls:

1. Drill from inside out at a slight downward angle (5-10 degrees) so water runs away from the interior
2. Use a 3/4" drill bit -- large enough for an RJ45 connector to pass through
3. After running cable, fill the hole with silicone caulk or use a weatherproof cable gland/grommet
4. Consider a weatherproof junction box on the exterior to make the connection point maintainable

Through attic:

1. The cleanest install routes cable up into the attic, across the attic, and down through the soffit to the camera
2. Use a flex drill bit (also called an installer bit, 3/4" x 54") to drill through top plates from inside the attic
3. Attach cables to joists/rafters with cable staples (not tight -- leave slack)
4. Keep ethernet cables 12+ inches away from electrical wiring to avoid interference

Through basement/crawlspace:

1. Route along floor joists using J-hooks or cable staples
2. Drill up through the sole plate where you need to reach an exterior wall
3. Use fire-stop caulk when penetrating between floors (code requirement)

Tools needed for cable routing:

• Stud finder
• 3/4" installer flex bit (54" long) for drilling through top/sole plates
• Fish tape or glow rods for pulling cable through walls
• Drywall saw (for cutting low-voltage wall plate holes)
• Cable staple gun or J-hooks
• Headlamp (for attic work)

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3. Mounting Guide

Outdoor Mounting

Soffit Mount (Recommended for most positions)

This is the cleanest outdoor install. The camera mounts under the roof overhang, protected from direct rain and sun.

1. Hold the camera mounting plate against the soffit and mark screw holes
2. If soffit is vinyl: drill through vinyl into the wood backing behind it. Use toggle bolts if there is no solid backing
3. If soffit is aluminum: use self-tapping sheet metal screws into the wood behind
4. Route cable up through the soffit (drill a 3/4" hole) into the attic space
5. Apply silicone sealant around the cable entry point
6. Attach camera to mounting plate

Advantages: Weather protection from the overhang, clean hidden cable routing, difficult for intruders to reach/tamper with.

Wall Mount

1. Use a junction box mounted to the exterior wall with Tapcon concrete screws (for brick/stucco) or lag screws (for wood siding)
2. Route cable through the wall behind the junction box
3. Make the wall penetration inside the junction box so the box covers and weatherproofs it
4. Seal all entry points with silicone
5. Mount camera to junction box

Fascia/Eave Mount

Similar to soffit but on the vertical face of the eave. Use an angled mounting bracket (15-30 degrees) to tilt the camera downward. This is ideal for getting a wider view of a yard or driveway.

Mounting Heights and Angles

Position	Recommended height	Tilt angle	Why
Front door	8-10 ft	15-20deg down	Captures faces of people approaching
Driveway/yard	10-12 ft	20-30deg down	Wide area coverage, hard to tamper
Side gate	7-9 ft	10-15deg down	Narrow passage, closer subjects
Indoor room	7-8 ft (corner, near ceiling)	10-15deg down	Covers most of the room diagonally

Key principles:

• Higher = harder to tamper with, but faces become less identifiable
• 8-10ft is the sweet spot for face identification
• Aim cameras so the horizon line is in the upper third of the frame
• Avoid pointing cameras directly at the sky or strong light sources
• For night vision: the IR range (100ft) is the max, but usable identification distance is more like 30-50ft depending on subject reflectivity

Indoor Mounting

Corner ceiling mount (best coverage):

• Mount in the corner diagonally opposite the main entry point to the room
• This maximizes the visible area and captures faces of anyone entering
• Use the dome camera's built-in mount or a small L-bracket
• Cable can run up through the ceiling or along the wall with paintable cable raceway

Shelf/furniture placement (no drilling):

• Place camera on top of a bookshelf or cabinet
• Angle slightly downward
• Run cable behind furniture to a wall plate or directly to a switch
• Less ideal than ceiling corner mount but zero damage to walls

Weatherproofing Cable Entry Points

For every exterior cable penetration:

1. Cable gland (best): Threaded waterproof fitting, ~$2 each. Drill the exact hole size, thread the gland, pass cable through, tighten the compression nut. Watertight seal.

2. Silicone caulk (good enough): Fill the hole around the cable with exterior-grade silicone. Cheap and effective but harder to service later.

3. Weatherproof junction box (most maintainable): Mount a small outdoor junction box over the wall penetration. Cable enters the box from inside the wall and connects to the outdoor cable run inside the protected box. Easiest to service but adds cost and visual bulk.

Always ensure the drill hole angles slightly downward toward the exterior so gravity pulls water away from the interior.

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4. Four-Camera Placement Strategy

The Four Positions

For a typical single-family home, these four positions provide the best coverage with no blind spots on approach routes:

                    STREET
                 ____________
                |            |
   [CAM 2]---->|  FRONT     |<----[CAM 1]
   Side gate   |  DOOR      |  Front door / porch
                |            |
                |            |
                |  HOUSE     |
                |            |
                |            |
   [CAM 3]---->|  BACK      |<----[CAM 4]
   Side yard   |  YARD      |  Backyard / patio
                |____________|

                   BACKYARD

Camera 1: Front Door / Porch (PRIORITY 1)

• Model: Reolink RLC-810A (4K for face identification)
• Mount: Soffit above front door, 8-9ft high
• Aim: Straight out from the door, capturing anyone approaching
• FOV needed: ~100deg horizontal catches porch and walkway
• Why 4K here: This is your primary identification camera. Police need clear face shots. The 8MP sensor lets Vigilar crop and zoom in recordings.

Camera 2: Side Gate / Driveway (PRIORITY 2)

• Model: Reolink RLC-520A (5MP dome, discreet)
• Mount: Soffit or wall mount at the corner, 8-10ft high
• Aim: Along the side of the house toward the street
• FOV needed: 80deg is sufficient for a narrow side passage
• Why dome here: Vandal-resistant dome is harder to knock off or spray-paint. Side gates are common break-in approach routes.

Camera 3: Back Door / Patio (PRIORITY 3)

• Model: Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW (132deg wide angle)
• Mount: Eave or soffit at rear of house, 10-12ft high
• Aim: Across the full backyard
• FOV needed: The 132deg wide angle covers the most yard area with a single camera
• Why wide angle here: Backyards are large. The Amcrest's 132deg FOV covers more area than the Reolink's 80-101deg, reducing blind spots.

Camera 4: Garage / Interior (PRIORITY 4)

• Model: Reolink RLC-520A (5MP dome) used indoors
• Mount: Corner ceiling mount in garage, or inside a high-value room
• Aim: Diagonal across the space toward the main entry point
• Why indoors: If someone gets past the exterior cameras, this catches them inside. Garage is the most common interior break-in entry after doors.

Coverage Analysis

With this layout:

• 100% of approach routes are covered: front, both sides, rear
• Front door gets 4K identification: the most important camera position
• Backyard gets wide-angle: maximum area with one camera
• Interior fallback: catches intruders who bypass or disable exterior cameras
• Overlap between cameras 1 and 2 at the front corner provides redundancy on the most common approach

Night Vision Considerations

All recommended cameras have 100ft (30m) IR range. In practice:

Distance	Identification quality
0-15ft	Excellent (clear facial features, text on clothing)
15-30ft	Good (face recognizable, body details visible)
30-50ft	Fair (person detectable, gender/build visible, no face detail)
50-100ft	Movement detection only (shape visible, no identification)

Tips for better night performance:

• Mount cameras where existing outdoor lights provide supplemental illumination
• Avoid aiming cameras at reflective surfaces (white walls, parked cars with chrome) as IR reflection causes glare/washout
• If possible, add a dusk-to-dawn LED floodlight near cameras 3 and 4 (backyard) -- this enables color night vision on cameras that support it and dramatically improves identification range
• Keep camera lenses clean; dust and spider webs scatter IR light and create haze

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5. Complete Shopping List

Cameras

Item	Model	Qty	Unit Price	Total
Front door camera	Reolink RLC-810A (4K)	1	$90	$90
Side gate camera	Reolink RLC-520A (5MP dome)	1	$55	$55
Backyard camera	Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW-AI-V3 (5MP wide)	1	$55	$55
Garage/indoor camera	Reolink RLC-520A (5MP dome)	1	$55	$55
			Subtotal	$255

Budget alternative: Replace the RLC-810A with a third RLC-520A ($55) and save $35. You lose 4K on the front door but 5MP is still decent.

All-same-brand alternative: 4x Reolink RLC-810A at $90 each = $360. Simpler to manage (one RTSP URL format, one firmware update process, one web UI).

Networking

Item	Model / Description	Qty	Unit Price	Total
PoE switch	NETGEAR GS308PP (8-port, 83W)	1	$70	$70
Bulk ethernet cable	Cat6 UTP CMR 23AWG 500ft pull box	1	$55-75	$65
RJ45 connectors	Cat6 pass-through connectors (50-pack)	1	$12	$12
Crimping tool	RJ45 pass-through crimper with stripper	1	$25	$25
Cable tester	Basic RJ45 continuity tester	1	$12	$12
Short patch cables	Cat6 1ft patch cable (for switch end)	4	$3	$12
			Subtotal	$196

Note on bulk cable vs pre-made: For runs over 25ft through walls/attic, bulk cable + crimping is far cheaper and you can make exact-length cables. For anything under 10ft (switch to patch panel), buy pre-made.

Bulk cable brands: Monoprice, Cable Matters, or trueCABLE are all reliable for Cat6 CMR-rated cable. Expect ~$55-75 for a 500ft box. A 500ft box is sufficient for a typical home with 4 cameras (average run 50-80ft each, plus waste from mistakes and test pulls).

Mounting Hardware

Item	Description	Qty	Unit Price	Total
Junction boxes	Weatherproof outdoor camera junction box	3	$8	$24
Cable glands	PG9 waterproof cable glands	6	$1	$6
Tapcon screws	3/16" x 1-3/4" (for brick/stucco)	1 box	$8	$8
Lag screws	#10 x 2" stainless (for wood)	1 box	$6	$6
Wall anchors	Plastic expansion anchors (assorted)	1 pack	$5	$5
Silicone sealant	GE outdoor silicone caulk	1	$7	$7
			Subtotal	$56

Cable Routing Supplies

Item	Description	Qty	Unit Price	Total
Flex drill bit	3/4" x 54" installer bit	1	$18	$18
Cable staples	Coax/ethernet cable staples (100pk)	1	$6	$6
Fish tape	25ft steel fish tape	1	$15	$15
Low-voltage wall plates	1-gang brush-style pass-through	4	$3	$12
Cable raceway	Paintable adhesive raceway 1" (for indoor runs)	2 packs	$8	$16
Velcro cable ties	Reusable 8" ties (50-pack)	1	$6	$6
Electrical tape	For marking cable ends by camera	1	$3	$3
			Subtotal	$76

Optional but Recommended

Item	Description	Qty	Unit Price	Total
UPS for switch	APC BE425M (small UPS for PoE switch)	1	$45	$45
Keystone jacks	Cat6 keystone jacks (for wall plates)	8	$3	$24
Keystone wall plate	1-gang single-port plate	4	$2	$8
Punch-down tool	110 punch-down (for keystone jacks)	1	$10	$10
Label maker	Brother P-Touch for cable labeling	1	$20	$20
			Subtotal	$107

Grand Total

Category	Cost
Cameras	$255
Networking	$196
Mounting hardware	$56
Cable routing	$76
Required total	$583
Optional extras	$107
Total with all options	$690

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6. RTSP URL Quick Reference

For Vigilar's config/vigilar.toml, use these RTSP URLs:

Reolink Cameras (RLC-810A, RLC-520A)

# Main stream (full resolution, for recording)
rtsp://admin:<password>@<ip>:554/Preview_01_main

# Sub stream (low resolution, for motion detection)
rtsp://admin:<password>@<ip>:554/Preview_01_sub

• Default username: admin
• Default password: set during initial camera setup via Reolink app or web UI
• Default RTSP port: 554
• ONVIF port: 8000 (for auto-discovery)
• Web UI: http://<ip> (port 80)

Important: Do not use special characters in the RTSP password. Stick to alphanumeric characters. Special characters in URLs cause encoding issues with some RTSP clients including OpenCV.

Amcrest Cameras (IP5M-T1179EW)

# Main stream (full resolution, for recording)
rtsp://admin:<password>@<ip>:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0

# Sub stream (low resolution, for motion detection)
rtsp://admin:<password>@<ip>:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1

• Default username: admin
• Default password: set during initial setup via Amcrest web UI
• Default RTSP port: 554
• ONVIF port: 80
• Web UI: http://<ip> (port 80, requires IE/Edge or Amcrest app for full features)

Vigilar Configuration Example (all 4 cameras)

[[cameras]]
id = "front_door"
display_name = "Front Door"
rtsp_url = "rtsp://admin:SecurePass1@192.168.1.101:554/Preview_01_main"
enabled = true
record_on_motion = true
motion_sensitivity = 0.7
motion_min_area_px = 500
pre_motion_buffer_s = 5
post_motion_buffer_s = 30
idle_fps = 2
motion_fps = 25
retention_days = 30
resolution_capture = [1920, 1080]
resolution_motion = [640, 360]

[[cameras]]
id = "side_gate"
display_name = "Side Gate"
rtsp_url = "rtsp://admin:SecurePass1@192.168.1.102:554/Preview_01_main"
enabled = true
record_on_motion = true
motion_sensitivity = 0.7
retention_days = 30
resolution_capture = [1920, 1080]
resolution_motion = [640, 360]

[[cameras]]
id = "backyard"
display_name = "Backyard"
rtsp_url = "rtsp://admin:SecurePass2@192.168.1.103:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0"
enabled = true
record_on_motion = true
motion_sensitivity = 0.6
retention_days = 30
resolution_capture = [1920, 1080]
resolution_motion = [640, 360]

[[cameras]]
id = "garage"
display_name = "Garage"
rtsp_url = "rtsp://admin:SecurePass1@192.168.1.104:554/Preview_01_main"
enabled = true
record_on_motion = true
motion_sensitivity = 0.8
retention_days = 30
resolution_capture = [1920, 1080]
resolution_motion = [640, 360]

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7. Bandwidth Planning

With your 22 Mbps upload, here is how the 4-camera system fits:

Local Network (LAN)

Each camera at 1080p 25fps H.265 generates approximately 4-6 Mbps. Four cameras = ~20-24 Mbps total ingest. A Gigabit PoE switch handles this trivially.

Remote Viewing (WAN)

Vigilar's remote config in vigilar.toml is already tuned for your upload:

[remote]
upload_bandwidth_mbps = 22.0
remote_hls_resolution = [426, 240]
remote_hls_fps = 10
remote_hls_bitrate_kbps = 500
max_remote_viewers = 4

At 500 kbps per remote HLS stream, 4 simultaneous viewers = 2 Mbps. Even if all 4 cameras stream remotely at once (4 x 500 kbps = 2 Mbps per viewer, 4 viewers = 8 Mbps), you stay well within the 22 Mbps upload limit.

Storage Estimates

At 1080p H.265 with motion-only recording (typical 2-4 hours of actual motion per day per camera):

Retention	Storage per camera	Total (4 cameras)
7 days	~15-25 GB	~60-100 GB
30 days	~60-100 GB	~240-400 GB
90 days	~180-300 GB	~720 GB - 1.2 TB

The max_disk_usage_gb = 200 default in vigilar.toml will hold approximately 30 days of motion-triggered recordings from 4 cameras. Increase to 500 GB for comfortable 30-day retention with buffer, or 1 TB for 90 days.

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8. Initial Camera Setup Checklist

After mounting cameras and connecting cables:

1. Assign static IPs to each camera via your router's DHCP reservation (use the camera's MAC address). Suggested range: 192.168.1.101-104.

2. Access each camera's web UI at http://<ip> and:

   • Change the default password to something strong (alphanumeric only)
   • Set the time zone and enable NTP sync
   • Disable cloud features / P2P (saves bandwidth, improves security)
   • Enable RTSP (usually under Network > Advanced > RTSP)
   • Set the main stream to 1920x1080 @ 25fps H.265 (or 4K if you prefer)
   • Set the sub stream to 640x360 @ 15fps H.264

3. Test RTSP with VLC before configuring Vigilar:

   vlc rtsp://admin:password@192.168.1.101:554/Preview_01_main
   

   If VLC shows video, the stream works and Vigilar will pick it up.

4. Test RTSP with ffprobe for detailed stream info:

   ffprobe -rtsp_transport tcp rtsp://admin:password@192.168.1.101:554/Preview_01_main
   

5. Update Vigilar config (config/vigilar.toml) with the RTSP URLs.

6. Start Vigilar and verify all cameras appear in the web UI:

   vigilar start
   

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Sources

• Reolink RLC-810A Product Page
• Reolink RLC-520A Product Page
• Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW-AI-V3 Product Page
• Reolink RTSP/ONVIF Support
• Reolink RTSP URL Format (VLC Guide)
• Amcrest RTSP URL Format
• Reolink PoE Tier List (The Hook Up)
• Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW Frigate Config
• Best Low-Cost PoE Switches (Data Wire Solutions)
• Reolink vs Amcrest Comparison
• Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW on Amazon
• Reolink RLC-810A on Amazon
• NETGEAR GS308PP PoE Switch