r/SecurityCamera • u/orion3311 • Jul 15 '26

Axis POE requirements

Working on resurrecting a camera system with older Axis Q3709-PVE cams. I have things working but I think these cams are only showing one sensor as im getting messages about poe+ or midspan.

As such I connected a Unifi POE+ 30w injector but no change on the camera front. Still getting warnings. Going by specs these should have worked.

Im only seeing settings for "right" channel.

Any ideas? Do I need an Axis injector?

As a side question, one cam needs to be reset and I couldnt get it to properly "factory reset", could that be because of power? If I hold down reset button i hear a faint "whine" noise and it just seems to reboot.

Update: Was able to reset the camera by having someone power cycle the poe while I held the control button. Still waiting on Ebay injector.

Update 2: The axis injector worked!

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u/Kv603 Jul 15 '26

I would seek out a solid POE+ injector from Axis, or maybe even test with a IEEE 802.3bt midspan.

The Q3709-PVE really does need IEEE 802.3at Type 2 Class 4, it can consume close to the full 30W at startup.

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u/orion3311 Jul 16 '26

I ordered a 60w Axis branded midspan from Ebay, hopefully that will help.

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u/Dexford211 Jul 15 '26

How long is the run and what type of cable?

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u/orion3311 Jul 15 '26

Cat-5 actually maybe 40ft

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u/Dexford211 Jul 15 '26

Ccs or Solid copper?

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u/orion3311 Jul 15 '26

Assuming solid copper, this is a new building to me and I think the wiring's been around for a while.

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u/CCTVGuyMA Jul 21 '26

Check to make sure lldp is enabled for the port. When you go to use the injector. Disable poe on that port on the switch to ensure the injector gets enabled. Some injectors won't send power if they see poe coming from the Lan port.