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PoE Surge Protector: Essential Protection for IP Cameras and Networks

PoE Surge Protector: Essential Protection for IP Cameras and Networks

In Europe and North America, lightning and surge damage are among the leading causes of equipment failures in outdoor IP networks. For example:

In the UK, many commercial buildings upgraded their CCTV systems to IP cameras, only to find that several cameras failed after a summer thunderstorm because surge protection was not installed.

In the U.S., an access control project at a logistics park suffered costly downtime when PoE-powered door controllers were damaged by transient overvoltage.

In Germany, a railway operator reported repeated failures of outdoor WiFi access points at stations until PoE Surge Protectors were added to the network.

2-Wire Ethernet & PoE Extenders: The Smart Solution for Network Upgrades — Powered by Ourten

When upgrading legacy systems to modern IP and PoE devices, running new Ethernet or fiber cables is not always practical. This is where 2-wire Ethernet extenders (also called PoE over 2-wire extenders/converters or 2-wire network/PoE adapters) become essential.
Ourten, a global provider of advanced network transmission solutions, delivers reliable 2-wire IP/PoE products that help system integrators, contractors, and building owners achieve digital transformation without costly rewiring.

Power Surge Protection: Essential Tips to Safeguard Your Home and Electronics

In today’s technology-driven homes, power surges are one of the most common yet overlooked threats to electronics.
A single transient overvoltage can damage appliances, corrupt data, and lead to expensive repairs.
The good news: a power surge protector—properly selected and installed—can safeguard your devices and keep your household running smoothly.

Avoid the Trap of Costly and Disruptive CCTV Upgrades

Many organizations still operate analog CCTV systems that rely on video baluns to transmit video signals over existing 2-core copper wiring. While these systems have been dependable for years, the need for high-definition IP video, remote monitoring, and intelligent analytics is pushing a move to IP CCTV.
Unfortunately, many fall into the costly trap of thinking IP migration means removing all the old cabling and installing new Ethernet lines.