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$0.00 Per Month $6.00 Per User/Per Month $18.00 Per User/Per Month
Your personal meeting room in the cloud 60-day free trial for everyone in your organization 60-day free trial for everyone in your organization
Voice-Only Conference – 50 Participants per Meeting (Try Video Conferencing Free for 60 Days) Video Conference – 200 Participants per Meeting Video Conference – 500 Participants per Meeting
Desktop & Application Sharing Desktop & Application Sharing Desktop & Application Sharing
1-to-1 Video Calling 1-to-1 Video Calling 1-to-1 Video Calling
Chat & Messaging Chat & Messaging Chat & Messaging
File Sharing – 1 GB File Sharing – Unlimited File Sharing – Unlimited
Task Management Task Management Task Management
Integration – Outlook, Google Calendar, Slack, Microsoft Teams Integration – Outlook, Google Calendar, Slack, Microsoft Teams Integration – Outlook, Google Calendar, Slack, Microsoft Teams
  Manage Users by Domain Manage Users by Domain
  15 Participants Viewed Simultaneously Meeting Recording
  Avaya IX CU360 Video System Connectivity Dial-in Meeting Access
  35 Participants Viewed Simultaneously
  Avaya IX CU360 Video System Connectivity

Easier Communications: Let everyone work and meet the best way they know how with docs, voice and chat all integrated.

Collaborate, Don’t Juggle: Tools like document sharing, screen sharing, and meeting scheduling will maximize your productivity without bogging you down with excess features.

Smart Organization: When you’ve outgrown task lists but don’t need super complicated task management, use Avaya Spaces to organize your communications, coordinate work across teams and track the project progress.

ECS is an AVAYA Edge Emerald Level Business Partner located in Seattle, WA & Portland, OR.

ECS provides local technicians for on-site work installing and servicing a variety of voice/data equipment, ie; Low Voltage Cabling, CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber Optic, IP Office Telephone Systems, Voicemail, Telephones, Firewalls, Ethernet Switches, Circuit Extensions, Wireless Networking, Video Surveillance, Point of Sale, Overhead Paging, Avaya Aura Servers, Gateways, etc. 

ECS provides services in Washington & Oregon, primarily in the greater Seattle & Portland areas.

Avaya Spaces

Video Conferencing for the Modern Era

Everyone in the Same Room, No Matter Where They Are

Avaya Spaces is a cloud-based video conferencing and meeting app that supersizes team collaboration online.

You create “spaces” for frequent topics and ongoing projects.

Team members pop into the spaces to message, meet, share content, and more.

Every member sees the action, so nothing is missed, and work keeps moving forward.

This simple, convenient way to communicate and manage tasks is a step up from individual video conferencing or messaging apps, combining both without the jump to large and expensive platforms.

Your entire team works and meets wherever they might be, using any device. From screen sharing to Video, Voice, and Chat with productivity and organizational tools, use Avaya Spaces to get work done.

Features

► Video Conferencing

► Meeting Space in the Cloud

► Unlimited File Sharing

See What’s Available in Avaya Spaces

► Personal Meeting Room in the Cloud

► Voice & Video Conference: up to 500 Participants

► Up to 35 Participants Visible Simultaneously

► Desktop & Application Sharing

► 1-to-1 Video Calling

► Local Phone Dial-in in over 20 Countries

► Direct & Team Messaging

► File Sharing

► Group Task Management

► Integration: Outlook, Google Calendar, Slack, Microsoft Teams

ECS is an AVAYA Edge Emerald Level Business Partner located in Seattle, WA & Portland, OR.

ECS provides local technicians for on-site work installing and servicing a variety of voice/data equipment, ie; Low Voltage Cabling, CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber Optic, IP Office Telephone Systems, Voicemail, Telephones, Firewalls, Ethernet Switches, Circuit Extensions, Wireless Networking, Video Surveillance, Point of Sale, Overhead Paging, Avaya Aura Servers, Gateways, etc. 

ECS provides services in Washington & Oregon, primarily in the greater Seattle & Portland areas.

Avaya Cloud Office

Simplify your Communications so you can Focus on your Business

Avaya Cloud Office can fundamentally enhance the way your business communicates with customers, partners and across your organization by simplifying the way you call, chat, meet and collaborate.

Avaya Cloud Office places you, and your users, in control of your communications, and delivers a unified communications experience that’s intuitive to use and accessible from a phone, a browser or any mobile device.

From a single interface you can chat with colleagues, make and receive calls, plan and join meetings, collaborate with screen sharing and video to keep your teams on-task with file sharing, task management and virtual team rooms that let everyone share and stay up-to-date.

Avaya Cloud Office’s flexibility makes it easy to expand as your business grows, in people or locations.

Bring your Communications into the 21st Century

Voice is no longer the only way, or even the preferred way to stay in touch with customers and colleagues. Chat/Instant Messaging (IM), often begins an interaction that may escalate into an audio, video, or content sharing session. The reality is your employees and customers expect more, they want a seamless and intuitive communications experience that fits into how they work instead of changing the way they work, helping them stay in touch on their device of choice as they move throughout their day.

Avaya Cloud Office creates a portal for communications, allowing people to quickly transition to the mode that’s exactly right for them at any moment. One click is all it takes to start a call, join a meeting, contribute to a team chat or share content.

Integrated Meetings Keep it Simple and Reduce your Costs

With Avaya Cloud Office, there’s no need to pay for separate meeting services. You can enjoy unlimited audio and video conferencing with up to 500 participants (video conferencing) or 1,000 participants (audio conferencing). Share your screen and files with colleagues, integrate with your existing conference room systems and create impactful webinar experiences for large audiences.

Texting for Business

Texting (SMS) may be the most common way today to engage with someone else. But texting from your personal account may not be appropriate or optimal. It requires sharing your personal number with business contacts and makes it difficult to keep all your business communications in one stream. With Avaya Cloud Office, you get the same experience that you’re used to, but all from within your Avaya solution. No mixing up contacts or worrying about personal verses business communications, each kind of contact stays within its domain. And Avaya Cloud Office supports Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) allowing you to send and receive images, videos and other multimedia content.

One Number Does it All

With Avaya Cloud Office, one number does it all, Voice, FAX, Texting and Multimedia messages all come to your single number, easy to manage, easy to control, and easy to see at a glance. And you’ll always know what’s going on even if you can’t pick up, through instant notifications for voice and FAX messages via email, SMS or the Avaya Cloud Office app.

Secure, Reliable Communications for your Critical Business Needs

The Avaya Cloud Office’s platform ensures you receive the security, reliability, and coverage you need to move your business forward. Enterprise-grade capabilities like multiple, globally distributed data centers, enterprise single sign-on, and flexible role and permissions for administrators ensure your critical business communications remain secure and available when you need them.

Integrations that Make Sense for the Way you Work

You rely on a variety of different tools to get your work done every day: desktop apps, workflow automation, and customer relationship management from such vendors as Google, Salesforce, Oracle and Microsoft. With Avaya Cloud Office, you can integrate those apps with your communications, creating a seamless experience that eliminates the need to switch between applications. Simple, intuitive, and fast.

Understand your Communications. Understand your Business

Take the guess work out of understanding how communications work at your business. Avaya Cloud Office comes complete with an up-to-the hour advanced call management system and analytics. Use the built-in reports or create your own dashboards with over 30 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will understand such metrics as your utilization, missed calls, time to answer, refused calls, meeting frequency, and system Quality of Service (QoS).

ECS is an AVAYA Edge Emerald Level Business Partner located in Seattle, WA & Portland, OR.

ECS provides local technicians for on-site work installing and servicing a variety of voice/data equipment, ie; Low Voltage Cabling, CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber Optic, IP Office Telephone Systems, Voicemail, Telephones, Firewalls, Ethernet Switches, Circuit Extensions, Wireless Networking, Video Surveillance, Point of Sale, Overhead Paging, Avaya Aura Servers, Gateways, etc. 

ECS provides services in Washington & Oregon, primarily in the greater Seattle & Portland areas.

Lorex 4K UHD 8-Channel Smart Deterrence IP Video Surveillance with 8 IP Cameras

Lorex 4K/8-Megapixel Ultra High Definition (UHD) 8-Channel IP Security System with 8 Smart Deterrence 4K/8-Megapixel Cameras with Color Night Vision

https://www.costco.com/lorex-4k-ultra-hd-8-channel-ip-security-system-with-8-smart-deterrence-4k-(8mp)-cameras-with-color-night-vision%e2%84%a2.product.100499244.html

Online Price = $799.99

Manufacturer’s savings (Valid 4/20/20 through 5/3/20) – $100.00

Costco Price = $699.99

Features:

► True Ultra High Definition (UHD) 8-Megapixel Resolution

► Smart Deterrence with Warning Light, Siren and two-way talk

► Smart Motion Detection (Person and Vehicle Detection)

► Up to 150ft Night Vision with Ambient Lighting and up to 98ft in total darkness

► Local Storage with no Hidden Cloud fees

4K/8-Megapixel Ultra High Definition (UHD) Active Deterrence Security System: Stunning high quality 4K/8MP resolution, providing superior definition and detail, every time. Take security to the next level with dual motion-activated warning lights and a remote-triggered siren, designed to deter uninvited guests.

This IP Video Surveillance system also includes advanced person and vehicle detection that alerts you when motion is detected by either a person or vehicle. You can also enjoy the added convenience of Smart Home and voice control compatibility. This system also includes a built-in mic and speaker allowing you to hear and talk directly to anyone on your property. Take advantage of better nighttime clarity with Color Night Vision technology, that provides full color video at night (with ambient lighting). When light is limited, you can also rely on long-range IR night vision up to 150ft (45m) and 98ft (30m) in total darkness.

NO Monthly Fees and keep video footage secure and private with your personal Network Video Recorder (NVR) with 2TB Security Grade Hard Drive. Smart security starts at home with a complete monitoring solution that includes everything you need protect your home.

See more detail with high quality 4K/8MP Ultra High Definition Video. The powerful 4K image sensor provides you with 4X the resolution of 1080p Cameras, and allows you to digitally zoom in on crucial details. With remarkable video quality and enhanced digital zoom capabilities, you get the clearest video footage, every time.

Each camera comes outfitted with Dual LED Warning Lights and a Remote-Triggered Siren. The bright LED lights turn on when motion is detected and the siren can be activated from anywhere, using the Lorex Home app. With these warning lights and siren, you can prevent a bad situation before it even happens.

The Bundle includes:

1 each Lorex – 4K/8Megapixel Ultra High Definition (UHD) Network Video Recorder (NVR)

1 each Lorex – Power Cable for NVR

8 each Lorex – 4K/8Megapixel Weatherproof, Active Deterrence, IP Bullet Cameras

8 each Lorex – Mounting Kits

8 each Lorex – Ethernet Cables

1 each Lorex – USB Mouse for NVR

1 each Lorex – Quick Start Guide

1 each Lorex – 2TB Security Grade Hard Drive

2 Year Manufacturer Warranty

ECS is an Authorized Lorex Reseller located in Seattle, WA & Portland, OR.

ECS provides local technicians for on-site work installing and servicing a variety of voice/data equipment, ie; Low Voltage Cabling, CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber Optic, IP Office Telephone Systems, Voicemail, Telephones, Firewalls, Ethernet Switches, Circuit Extensions, Wireless Networking, Video Surveillance, Point of Sale, Overhead Paging, Avaya Aura Servers, Gateways, etc. 

ECS provides services in Washington & Oregon, primarily in the greater Seattle & Portland areas.

Lorex Smart Outdoor WiFi Security Camera with Advanced Active Deterrence

Lorex Part#: W281AA-W – $163.99

High Definition 1080p HD Resolution

50 Foot Maximum Night Vision Range

129 degree Field of View

Smart Outdoor WiFi Security Camera With Advanced Active Deterrence

Take your security to the next level with the latest Smart Outdoor WiFi Security Camera by Lorex. Easy to set-up and operate using our powerful Lorex Home App, this camera gives you control over your safety like never before. Featuring Advanced Active Deterrence Technology and Hands-Free Smart Home Voice Capabilities, as well as Smart Person and Vehicle Detection, Private Local Video Storage, Infrared Night Vision, and 1080p HD resolution with 16X Digital Zoom capabilities, this WiFi camera is undoubtedly designed for modern-day security needs. This camera also comes with two different mounts for multiple indoor and outdoor mounting options.

► Reduce unnecessary alerts with built in person detection1

► Smart Motion distinguishes movement detected by either people or vehicles, limiting unnecessary alerts for things like moving leaves or bad weather

► Motion-activated LED warning light

► Take intruders by surprise and alert nearby neighbors with a remote activated siren

► Built-in mic and speaker allows you to listen and speak to visitors with 2-way talk

► Quickly access footage and features with simple voice commands (compatible with: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant)

► View live or recorded video directly on your TV with smart home compatibility (Compatible with: Apple TV and Chromecast)

► Local MicroSD storage

► When light is limited, take advantage of night vision capabilities

Expandable up to 256GB of storage space

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Each W281AA-W Camera Includes:

1 each WiFi Camera

1 each Wall Mount

1 each Table Stand/Ceiling Mount

1 each Power Adapter and Extension Cable

1 each Mounting Kit

1 each 32GB MicroSD Card

1 each Quick Start Guide

Dual Band WiFi: This WiFi camera works on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequencies, which means that it can easily be connected to your WiFi without having to alter your router settings.

Active Deterrence: Take control of your safety with active deterrence features such as a remote-triggered siren and an LED motion-activated warning light. The LED warning light turns on when motion is detected but can also be customized to always be on. The remote-triggered siren is activated directly from your smartphone. So, when a motion alert is sent to your phone, you can turn on the siren to deter unwanted guests from your property.

Person and Vehicle Detection: Thanks to the camera’s person and vehicle detection capability, you’ll avoid unwanted or false notifications. This camera has been designed to recognize whenever a person or vehicle enters the field of view, so you’ll only get relevant alerts to your smartphone or tablet.

Lorex Home App: Download the Lorex Home app to keep tabs on your property from the palm of your hand. Use the app to configure camera settings, view live or recorded footage, activate the siren and more. This app also features easy-to-read event timelines and SmartZone Grids to remove any motion notifications from unwanted areas.

IR Night Vision: This outdoor WiFi camera has a night vision range up to 50ft (15m). As soon as light levels drop, the camera will automatically switch to night mode, ensuring your home is protected 24/7. The Smart IR feature also automatically adjusts the intensity of the infrared light if objects get too close to the camera. This ensures that the IR light won’t over-expose the person or object so details can still be seen.

Two-Way Audio: Get the most out of your security camera with 2-way audio. The built-in microphone and speaker allow you to use your smartphone or tablet to communicate to anyone at the other end of the camera. This is perfect for meeting people at doors or deterring any unwanted guests.

Secure Local Storage: All recorded footage is safely stored on the included 32GB microSD card. This means that your footage is not stored in the Cloud and is only accessible by you. This also means that there are no monthly fees included. If more storage space is desired, you can easily upgrade to a 256GB MicroSD card.

HEVC / H.265 Encoding: This WiFi camera is equipped with HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Encoding or H.265) video compression. This encoding technology efficiently compresses file sizes. In fact, it can compress file sizes up to 50% more than files using the previous encoding technology (H.264), without any noticeable degradation in quality. HEVC encoding will also save you plenty of bandwidth while watching live or recorded video remotely.

Built for the Outdoors: With an IP65 weather-resistant rating, this WiFi camera can be safely installed both indoors and outdoors. To maximize results, it is recommended to place the camera in a sheltered location.

Works with Goggle Assistant

Works with Alexa

ECS is an Authorized Lorex Reseller located in Seattle, WA & Portland, OR.

ECS provides local technicians for on-site work installing and servicing a variety of voice/data equipment, ie; Low Voltage Cabling, CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber Optic, IP Office Telephone Systems, Voicemail, Telephones, Firewalls, Ethernet Switches, Circuit Extensions, Wireless Networking, Video Surveillance, Point of Sale, Overhead Paging, Avaya Aura Servers, Gateways, etc. 

ECS provides services in Washington & Oregon, primarily in the greater Seattle & Portland areas.

Lorex 1080p Full HD Smart Indoor Wi-Fi Security Camera

Lorex Part#: W261ASC-E – $69.99

Smart and Flexible Security

Are you looking for a quick indoor monitoring solution for your apartment, home, or vacation property? Then this 1080p indoor Wi-Fi camera is for you. Designed for easy installation and straightforward remote viewing using the Lorex Home app for your mobile device, this camera will provide you peace-of-mind while you are away. Featuring full 1080p HD resolution, two-way audio, infrared night vision, and person detection technology, this indoor camera is very versatile without being complicated.

► Reduce unnecessary alerts with built in person detection1

► Don’t miss a thing by enabling push notifications when motion is detected

► Convenient built-in local microSD storage

► Upgrade local camera storage up to 256 GB

► Quickly access footage and features with simple voice commands (Compatible with: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant)

► View live or recorded video from your smartphone, tablet, or Apple TV with the Lorex Home app3

► Full high definition 1080p HD resolution

► See more with a 115° Field of View (diagonal)

► When light is limited, take advantage of night vision capabilities

Each W261ASC-E Camera Includes:

1 each WiFi Camera

1 each Mounting Plate

1 each Power Adapter

1 each Mounting Kit

1 each 16GB MicroSD Card

1 each Quick Start Guide

Two-Way Audio: This camera’s built-in microphone and speaker will help you ward off uninvited guests. With your smartphone or tablet, you can talk to whoever is on the other end of the camera, which comes in handy if you can’t do it in person.

HEVC / H.265 Encoding: Modern-day video files tend to be quite large, so they take up a lot of space. With HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) or H.265 encoding, video files are compressed without diminishing their quality. HEVC also compresses data files up to 50% more than previous encoding technology and saves you plenty of bandwidth when remotely watching live or recorded footage.

Wide Angle Field of View: Equipped with a 115° wide angle lens, this WiFi camera covers more than enough ground. Take advantage of the wider field of view by placing the camera in large areas or doorways for maximum coverage.

Secure Local Storage: Safely store your recorded footage in the confines of your own home. Each camera comes with a 16GB microSD card, so you don’t have to pay additional monthly cloud storage fees. This ensures you maximum privacy as only you can access your video footage.

Lorex Home App: Keeping tabs on your property is easy with the Lorex Home App. Take advantage of remote viewing, two-way talk and easy-to-read event timelines. Use the app to customize camera settings or set up SmartZone advanced detection – all from the palm of your hand.

Person Detection: Avoid false alerts and unnecessary notifications with person detection. This feature provides more intelligent security and you’ll only get a notification whenever a person enters the camera’s field of view.

Smart home compatibility: Get fast access to you WiFi camera with hands-free voice control. Use simple voice commands to activate camera features with Amazon Alexa™ and Google Assistant™ and use it with Chromecast™ to monitor your security camera footage on a larger screen. You can also download the Lorex Home app on your Apple TV* to view live video in single or multiple feeds, or playback recorded footage. For more information about current smart home integrations, visit Lorex Smart Home Guide. https://www.lorextechnology.com/SmartHome

Works with Goggle Assistant

Works with Alexa

ECS is an Authorized Lorex Reseller located in Seattle, WA & Portland, OR.

ECS provides local technicians for on-site work installing and servicing a variety of voice/data equipment, ie; Low Voltage Cabling, CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber Optic, IP Office Telephone Systems, Voicemail, Telephones, Firewalls, Ethernet Switches, Circuit Extensions, Wireless Networking, Video Surveillance, Point of Sale, Overhead Paging, Avaya Aura Servers, Gateways, etc. 

ECS provides services in Washington & Oregon, primarily in the greater Seattle & Portland areas.

Avaya IP Office “Remote Work” Options

There are multiple Avaya IP Office “Remote Work” Options

NO LICENSE REQUIRED

Mobile Twinning/ Mobile Call Control:

  • Incoming Calls – are routed to desktop phone and assigned Twinned number simultaneously (assigned Twinned number = Mobile Phone or Home Land Line)
  • Outgoing Calls – place a call to an assigned DID # on your IP Office telephone system from your assigned Twinned number and then your call goes out from the IP Office telephone system as if you were in the office
  • REQUIRES – Mobile Phone or Home Land Line assigned as the “Twinned number” to your desk phone/extension at work
  • REQUIRES – 2 Telephone Lines Per Call (1-Line in, and 1-Line out)

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The following Remote Work Solutions All REQUIRE “licensing” on the Avaya IP Office. 

Licenses can ONLY be added to IP Office R10, R10.1, & R11 systems.

NO Licenses can be added to PRE-R10 systems!

If you are on a PRE-R10 system and have any of the licenses below, then we can deploy these “Remote Work” solutions for you.

Avaya IP Phone:

  • REQUIRES –  Avaya IP Phone
  • REQUIRES –  Avaya IP Endpoint License
  • REQUIRES –  VPN Hardware Appliance
  • REQUIRES –  High-Speed/Quality Home Internet (uses VoIP over the Internet)
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Avaya “Remote Worker” IP Phone:

  • REQUIRES –  Avaya IP Endpoint License
  • REQUIRES –  Teleworker or Power User License
  • REQUIRES –  Firewall Port Forwarding
  • REQUIRES –  High-Speed/Quality Home Internet (uses VoIP over the Internet)

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Avaya Communicator Softphone:

  • REQUIRES –  Office Worker, Teleworker, or Power User License
  • REQUIRES –  Windows PC/Laptop with VPN connection to your Office network/LAN
  • REQUIRES –  Communicator Client to be Installed on Windows PC/Laptop
  • REQUIRES –  Microphone and Speakers, USB or Bluetooth Headset
  • REQUIRES –  High-Speed/Quality Home Internet (uses VoIP over the Internet)
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3rd Party SIP Softphone:

  • REQUIRES –  3rd Party IP Endpoint License
  • REQUIRES –  Windows PC, Laptop, or  with VPN connection to your Office Network/LAN
  • REQUIRES –  3rd party SIP Softphone Client and Installing on Windows PC/Laptop or Mobile Device
  • REQUIRES –   Microphone and Speakers, USB or Bluetooth Headset
  • REQUIRES –  High-Speed/Quality Home Internet (uses VoIP over the Internet)

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one-X Portal – Telecommuter:

  • REQUIRES –  Preferred Edition License (Voicemail Pro)
  • REQUIRES –  one-X Portal application installed on Voicemail Server or UC Module
  • REQUIRES –  Teleworker or Power User License
  • REQUIRES –  Windows PC/Laptop with VPN connection to your Office network/LAN
  • REQUIRES –  High-Speed/Home Land Line or Mobile Phone

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one-X Mobile Client VoIP or Telecommuter:

  • REQUIRES –  Preferred Edition License (Voicemail Pro)
  • REQUIRES –  one-X Portal application installed on Voicemail Server or UC Module
  • REQUIRES –  Power User License
  • REQUIRES –  Android or iOS Mobile Phone with VPN connection to your Office Network/LAN

ECS is an AVAYA Edge Emerald Level Business Partner located in Seattle, WA & Portland, OR.

ECS provides local technicians for on-site work installing and servicing a variety of voice/data equipment, ie; Low Voltage Cabling, CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber Optic, IP Office Telephone Systems, Voicemail, Telephones, Firewalls, Ethernet Switches, Circuit Extensions, Wireless Networking, Video Surveillance, Point of Sale, Overhead Paging, Avaya Aura Servers, Gateways, etc. 

ECS provides services in Washington & Oregon, primarily in the greater Seattle & Portland areas.

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) is a great example of technology improvement, new innovations, cost and space-saving improvements, etc.

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Devices Receive Power and Transmit/Receive Data all through the same CAT5e/CAT6 4-Pair Cable.

How does an Ethernet camera work?: An Ethernet camera works because the Ethernet cable as well as carrying data (video, photos and audio content) also carries electrical power.

This is accomplished by sending power as a common-mode signal over two or more of the differential pairs of wires inside CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet cables.

The power comes from a power supply within a PoE networking device such as a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or a midspan power supply.

While most new smart devices are PoE compatible, legacy equipment that is not PoE compliant will require an injector or a splitter.

Is Power over Ethernet (PoE) Safe?: Power Over Ethernet is considered safe since the power injected into the cable is typically only a voltage between 44 – 57 volts DC with the average voltage being 48 volts DC.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is within the range of what is low enough to be considered safe. To put that in perspective, a typical AC power cable carries what is considered high voltage power that is usually around 1000 volts but can be up to 6000. In comparison, the Power Over Ethernet (PoE) technology is actually quite safe.

What devices use Power over Ethernet (PoE)?: Power Over Ethernet is commonly used to carry electrical power to devices such as terminals, IP Cameras, IP Phones, Wireless Access Points (WAP), access control models, management stations, point of sale kiosks, security access controls, digital signs, smart clocks, and more.

New smart devices are being invented all the time and are frequently being added to the list of PoE compatible equipment.

Does Power over Ethernet (PoE) require a special cable?: Power Over Ethernet (PoE) uses the standard 802.3af designation which allows it to function with any CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet cable.

CAT5e/CAT6 are the most commonly used Ethernet cables in both households and offices.

As long as you have CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet cable, you will be able to take advantage of Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices.

What is the maximum range of Power over Ethernet (PoE) cables?: The maximum range of Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology is limited to the effective range of Ethernet cables which is currently limited to 100 meters (328’) This limit can actually be extended by using an Ethernet extender for PoE equipment.

An Ethernet Extender would need to be purchased separately and allows the user to plug two Ethernet cables together from end to end.

Advantages of Security Cameras with Power over Ethernet (PoE)  cables (compared to 110V and WiFi)

Power over Ethernet offers the distinct advantage of allowing installation of remote or outdoor equipment without having to connect to an AC power cable.

If you have a network that can support security cameras with Ethernet cables, then adding cameras to this system will be cheaper than having to hire an electrical engineer to install more electrical outlets.

This allows equipment to be installed without having to install additional electrical systems and eliminates the need for power outlets at each end point.

While Power over Ethernet is limited to half of the voltage of 110V devices, it does provide a more stable and reliable connection than WiFi.

This helps contribute to green living by reducing the amount of copper used in buildings effectively reducing the carbon footprint.

ECS is an AVAYA Edge Emerald Level Business Partner located in Seattle, WA & Portland, OR.

ECS provides local technicians for on-site work installing and servicing a variety of voice/data equipment, ie; Low Voltage Cabling, CAT5e/CAT6, Fiber Optic, IP Office Telephone Systems, Voicemail, Telephones, Firewalls, Ethernet Switches, Circuit Extensions, Wireless Networking, Video Surveillance, Point of Sale, Overhead Paging, Avaya Aura Servers, Gateways, etc. 

ECS provides services in Washington & Oregon, primarily in the greater Seattle & Portland areas.