Question 1

I want to set up 4 poe ip security camera network with this switch, blue iris and a laptop computer. Do i need a NVR or other hardware ?

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The switch seems to handle the three POE ip cams i have installed just fine. "foscams"  Which cameras are you going to use? I also have Blue IRIS insalled on a PC. Blue Iris does a decent job at managing the cameras, but i have noticed that performce is weak when trying to do continues recording from 3 cameras.  Some of that may be the pc im using but i am unwilling to invest in a new computer for just the purpose of running the cameras. There is not a lot of documentation with the software and its not very intuitive.  I have 4 total and it will work with a wide verity of cameras.  I dont have any experience with NVR's. I have looked into them but they seem pretty pricy. If you have not bought any cameras or equipment yet, I would strongly point you in the direction of CCTV systems. You can easily get a system for the same cost of buying 4 POE cameras. I wish someone had told me this before i got started. You will still be required to pull the cable to cameras either way. I think the upside with CCTV would be that the dVR is doing all the recording continusly. They do a great "Superior" job at what they are designed to do. PC based systems are kind of shakey at this price point.  In most cases you can record up to two weeks worth at a time, with several cameras with a DVR system and have alerts sent and motion triggers. I have seen the difference in between my setup and two different CCTV systems. One of them "lorex" and the second "swan" If I had it to do all over again i would go with CCTV. Id buy a 4 camera set with a dVR with room to expand up to 8 cameras. I started with one camera and now have four. Its good to have room to grow.  Just FYI I have seen a 4 camera setup with 4,  700 lines of resolution cameras for less or close then what your going to spend on POE. One last note you will also be able to remote monitor with your smart phone or web browser just like using POE and Blue Iris. More info then you wanted I know, but just my 2 cents!

Question 2

What voltage output PoE does this switch provide 24v or 48v? I have a 48 volt phone and a 24 volt camera and a 24 volt access point that I need power

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On the Ubiquiti issue...they have a PoE converter (p/n INS-3AF-O-G for the outdoor version, there's also an indoor version) that lets the 24V Ubiquity devices run on standard PoE.

Question 3

can i connect a router to the poe ports instead of the uplink one?

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Yes

Question 4

Is this compatible with the TL-POE200 splitter?  My splitter's power LED does not illuminate when used with this device.

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Short answer is I don't know but I don't see why it shouldn't be unless its one of those magical moments all of us face from time to time.  You said you plugged it in and no lights, but you didnt say if you went ahead and plugged a device into it to see if it works light or not couldn't hurt.wayne

ASIN	B076PRM2C5
Best Sellers Rank	#38 in Computer Networking Switches
Brand	TP-Link
Built-In Media	TL-SF1005P, Power Adapter, Installation Guide
Case Material Type	Metal
Color	5-Port
Compatible Devices	fully compatible with IP cameras, access points, IP phones, computers, printers, and more.
Current Rating	1.3 A
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 2,448 Reviews
Data Transfer Rate	100 megabits_per_second
Global Trade Identification Number	00845973083199, 06935364083199
Interface	5 10/100Mbps RJ45 PortsAUTO Negotiation/AUTO MDI/MDIX
Item Dimensions L x W x H	3.9"L x 3.9"W x 1"H
Item Highlight	4 PoE+, Ports 67W, Desktop, Plug & Play, Sturdy Metal w/Shielded Ports, Fanless, Extend Priority Mode
Item Type Name	5-Port 10/100Mbps Desktop Switch with 4-Port PoE
Item Weight	0.24 kg
Manufacturer	TP-Link
Maximum Power	74 watts
Mfr Part Number	TL-SF1005P
Model Number	TL-SF1005P
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	5
Platform	Not Machine Specific
Product Dimensions	3.9"L x 3.9"W x 1"H
Switch Type	unmanaged PoE
UPC	840460603898 845973083199
Unit Count	1 Count
Upper Temperature Rating	40 °C
Voltage	53.5 volts_of_direct_current
Warranty Description	3 Year Manufacturer

TP-Link TL-SF1005P, 5 Port Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbps PoE Switch

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