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This thread has been created for end users to discuss the topic of a recommended communication network for use with PTZOptics cameras.

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Currently PTZOptics has done heavy testing with two (2) different network manufacturers for end users wishing to ensure a network that can support proper camera discovery, multicast content delivery and support for NDI.

Ubiquiti Unifi Equipment Tested With (2019-01-14)

Note: This will require you to follow the PTZOptics setup guide for setting up a Ubiquiti Unifi network attached to this post.

• Controller (1 Required)
  • UC-CK
  • UCK-G2-PLUS
  • Unifi Software Controller
• Router (1 Required)
  • USG
  • USG-PRO-4
• Switch (1 Required)
  • US-48-750 
  • US-24-500
  • US-8-150
  • US-8-60
• Wireless Access Point (Optional)
  • UAP-AC-PRO
    
    

TP-Link Equipment Tested With (2019-01-14)

Note: This will require you to follow the attached guide on setting up the TP-Link Archer C1200v3 for use with mDNS and multicast equipment.

• Router / Wireless Access Point
  • Archer C1200 Version 3 (1 Required)
    • Note: the version can be found on the bottom of the WAP / Router
• Switch
  • TL-SG1008P (1 Required)
    • Note: This eight (8) port switch provides PoE, not PoE+, on four (4) of the eight (8) ports.