Most of the time you will be connecting your Meraki MV security cameras to a wired network. The wired network is usually what provides the power needed and connectivity for the cameras to power up and function correctly. However, there are occasions when you don’t have wired ethernet connectivity to the location where the camera is needed. You can either have a cable run to that location or use the built-in Wifi capabilities of any generation 2 Meraki MV security camera. Of course you will still need to power the camera. This can be done by drawing power from a nearby outlet and using a power injector or by utilizing…
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Energy Use of Home Lab
Have you ever wondered what it costs to power your home lab or even just your home network? Most probably don’t even think about it. To some, it’s no different than running another refrigerator, furnace, or keeping a couple of light bulbs on all the time. Most homes have a Cable / DSL modem, a home gateway router, and may be an access point. For most the gateway router and access point are combined into one single device that is able to provide coverage for the entire apartment, condo, or home. There are those of us with either larger homes, more challenging living environments, or those of us with home…