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Curriculum
CCTV Installation Fundamentals
Introduction
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Module 1: Introduction to Surveillance Systems
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Module 2: Planning & Site Survey
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Module 3: Cabling, Connectors & Power
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Module 4: Hardware Assembly & Component Connections
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Module 5: Hardware Installation, Setup & System Configuration
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Module 6: System Testing, Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Safety
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Final Exam
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Text lesson
Lesson 3.3: Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows a network switch to send both power and data to IP cameras through a single Ethernet cable
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Key Features:
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PoE switch sends power + data through a single cable
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No separate power supply is needed at the camera location
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Selecting a PoE Switch
When selecting a PoE switch, evaluate
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The number of camera ports required
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The total power budget required by all cameras combined
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Whether the installation needs an unmanaged or managed switch
