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Title: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: irongladiator on March 02, 2015, 01:29:17 PM
Hi All,
Is the D-Link DCS-934L camera PoE (Power over Ethernet) capable? Since I have not seen anything in the User Guide calling it out, my guess is "no" it does not. But I could be wrong. Thanks in advance for any info!

Thanks,
-Iron
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: FurryNutz on March 02, 2015, 02:11:45 PM
We can presume if PoE isn't listed anywhere in the specs, it would not be supporting.

Call and ask D-Link sales on which model does if there is one.
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: irongladiator on March 02, 2015, 02:13:15 PM
Understood, thanks for the info!

 :)

Thanks,
-Iron
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: FurryNutz on March 02, 2015, 02:26:07 PM
 ;)
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: JavaLawyer on March 03, 2015, 05:23:28 AM
D-Link typically adds the word "PoE" in the name of camera models supporting power over Ethernet.
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: irongladiator on March 03, 2015, 08:43:48 AM
JavaLawyer,
Thanks for the info.

Thanks,
-Iron
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: RYAT3 on March 03, 2015, 09:36:18 AM
I agree with the above.

You could investigate future at dlink website user manual.
 
GroupOn has it dirt cheap.

Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: irongladiator on March 06, 2015, 10:51:59 AM
Ryat3,
The Groupon is what led me here asking about it. I have reviewed the user documentation but again it makes no mention that PoE is supported on it. I'll try to follow-up with D-Link at some point today. Strange to think that here in 2015, a lot of devices that use both Ethernet and power don't come with PoE as a standard. Oh well....I report back once I have the "Official" word from D-Link.

Thanks,
-Iron
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: JavaLawyer on March 10, 2015, 05:32:51 AM
The DCS-934L is the successor to the DCS-932L/933L, neither of which supports PoE. This latest camera appears to be an upgraded version of the same product line. PoE is available on other D-Link camera models.
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: irongladiator on March 17, 2015, 11:12:18 AM
**UPDATE**
Yeah so it has been confirmed by D-Link Tech Support, No PoE on these Camera's. :( Also I find that the provided power cable is only like five and a half feet long, it should be more like seven to ten feet long in my opinion. Oh well. Has anyone done (or know) if a custom CAT5e cable can be made? (For that one cable solution) What I mean is taking a CAT5e cable and terminating pins 1&2 and 3&6 (White/Orange and White/Green Pairs) on an RJ45 jack for the data (Camera), and separating the White/Blue and White/Brown Pairs and terminating that on a plug for power for the camera? A very custom cable indeed, but one wonders if that may work?

Thanks,
-Iron
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: FurryNutz on March 17, 2015, 11:38:11 AM
I can only presume attempting to apply PoE signals over a LAN connection to these model cameras would only cause irreparable damage and would not be advised to do so.
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: irongladiator on March 18, 2015, 03:32:03 PM
Quote from: FurryNutz on March 17, 2015, 11:38:11 AM
I can only presume attempting to apply PoE signals over a LAN connection to these model cameras would only cause irreparable damage and would not be advised to do so.

I'm not sure my idea is being interpreted right. So I drew it out. (See Below)
(http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss280/2005_KJ_Owner/Custom%20CAT5e.jpg)
Let me know whatcha think?

Thanks,
-Iron
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: FurryNutz on March 19, 2015, 06:44:09 AM
Technically you could however the power line may introduce noise on the line or vs versa. I recommend keeping them separate.
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: irongladiator on March 19, 2015, 08:44:12 AM
Quote from: FurryNutz on March 19, 2015, 06:44:09 AM
Technically you could however the power line may introduce noise on the line or vs versa. I recommend keeping them separate.

Thanks for your input, I'm I wrong in thinking that since PoE typically delivers 5v output and this AC adapter delivers 5v output that what we're talking about here is kind of a non-issue. Just saying how would that be different with the same voltage going through a CAT5e to a device that uses PoE?

Thanks,
-Iron
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: FurryNutz on March 19, 2015, 08:58:12 AM
Possible it could be a non issue however the handling of voltages over PoE vs your method could have some differences. Overall seems like a hassle to use your method rather then getting a PoE supported camera if your network supports PoE. You have to have PoE supporting networking HW as well as the camera I believe.
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: JavaLawyer on April 22, 2015, 07:03:33 AM
Based on my experience with earlier generation cameras in this product line (DCS-932L, DCS-931L), these cameras are susceptible to noise from environmental factors, especially when it comes to visual/audio artifacts and impacts to motion detection. For that reason alone I would avoid introducing potential environmental concerns.
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: oldsniper on November 02, 2015, 05:43:00 PM
Technically, you may not be able to do this. The DCS-930,32,33,34L cameras have a 1-1.2 Amp requirement on the 5v supply. All 5v are not equal. The wire in an RJ45 may be more of a fuse than a conductor.
Title: Re: Is the DCS-934L PoE Capable
Post by: FurryNutz on November 03, 2015, 06:40:28 AM
Thanks for the info. Hope it helps future users.

Quote from: oldsniper on November 02, 2015, 05:43:00 PM
Technically, you may not be able to do this. The DCS-930,32,33,34L cameras have a 1-1.2 Amp requirement on the 5v supply. All 5v are not equal. The wire in an RJ45 may be more of a fuse than a conductor.