Ruijie RG-ES106F-P 6-PORT 10/100 MBPS UNMANAGED POE SWITCH
- CCTV Lens Guide
- Hard Drive Size Guide
Unless selecting a vari-focal camera (with an adjustable lens) It is important to select the correct camera lens option for where the camera is to be positioned. A smaller lens will give you a wider angle but will be "zoomed out more", while a bigger lens will narrow the angle down and "zoom in more". See below to give you some idea on angles of Megapixel HD Cameras:
| Lens in mm | Approx Viewing Angle (degrees) | Ideal Distance (metres) | Typical usage/notes |
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| 2.8 | 106 | <6 | For seeing as much of the immediate area as possible such as above a doorway/low down/garage soffits (edges can appear slightly warped/distorted) - clearly "zoomed out" |
| 3.6/4 | 83-90 | <12 | A great general purpose option giving great coverage still in the corner of a room or higher up on second floor soffits with less distortion - more of a natural "zoom" |
| 6 | 56 | 6-20 | Narrows down the angle and zooms in to look past the immediate area a little to gain more detail - down a driveway for example from higher up |
| 12 | 24 | 20+ | Zooms in significantly more to look at a gate, entrance or adjascent building |
| 16 | 19 | 24+ | As above but more so |
The amount of hard drive space you require is dictated by how many cameras, as well as their resolution and frame rate settings. Finally you can often make your storage space last a lot longer by enabling motion detected recording rather than continuous, especially if there are long periods of no activity.
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Resolution (Megapixels) |
Days of storage provided by 1TB per camera (continuous - full 25 frames per second) |
Days of storage provided by 1TB per 4 cameras (continuous - full 25 frames per second) |
Days of storage provided by 1TB per 4 cameras (50% motion- 15 frames per second) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 11 | 36 |
| 2 | 22 | 5 | 18 |
| 3 | 17 | 4 | 14 |
| 4 | 11 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 (4K) | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 | 0.5 | 3 |
As a rule of thumb we recommend a minimum of 2 Terabytes per 4 x 2-4MP HD cameras, as this should give you 2 weeks to a month with a few adjustments on motion detected recording. You may only require the full 25 frames per second on certain cameras if things are fast moving.
(All of our hard drives come fitted and are CCTV specific from one of the major brands)
Ruijie RG-ES106F-P – 6-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged PoE Switch
Product Overview
The Ruijie RG-ES106F-P is a compact 6-port Fast Ethernet unmanaged switch designed for small networks that require simple installation with Power over Ethernet (PoE). Featuring 4 PoE-enabled ports, this switch provides both data and power to compatible devices such as IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones—making it ideal for plug-and-play deployments.
Key Features
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6 Fast Ethernet Ports – Provides reliable 10/100 Mbps connectivity for small network setups.
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4 PoE Ports (802.3af/at) – Powers network devices directly through Ethernet cables, reducing the need for adapters and simplifying installation.
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Unmanaged, Plug-and-Play Operation – No configuration required; simply connect your devices and the switch is ready to use.
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Compact and Durable Design – Metal housing suitable for desktop or wall mounting in small office or home environments.
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Stable Performance – Ensures consistent data transmission for surveillance systems, IoT devices, and small office networks.
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Surge Protection – Built-in protection enhances device reliability in challenging electrical environments.
Ideal Applications
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Small office and home office networks requiring simple PoE support
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IP surveillance setups for powering cameras
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Retail or hospitality environments with VoIP phones or access points
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Small-scale deployments where ease of installation and reliability are priorities
Why Choose the RG-ES106F-P
The RG-ES106F-P provides a dependable and cost-effective way to expand your network while powering essential devices. Its PoE capability, unmanaged simplicity, and compact form factor make it a practical choice for straightforward, low-maintenance installations.
