Pick the right cable. Power the right device. Fix it fast.
Three printable pages from an installer with 15+ years in the field. Keep it on the workbench or your phone before you buy cable, a PoE switch, or a camera.
Pick the Right Cable: Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6a in plain English, max run length, and why solid copper beats CCA
PoE Power Cheat Sheet: PoE, PoE+ and PoE++ wattages, typical draw for cameras and access points, and a fill-in power budget worksheet
Quick Troubleshooting: what to check when a device won't power on or keeps dropping offline
When to Call a Pro: the jobs worth handing off
Already have the Ethernet Termination Field Kit? This sheet picks up where it leaves off: it goes deep on PoE power, budgeting, and troubleshooting. The Field Kit covers making and testing the cable itself.
Instant PDF download. Print it or keep it on your phone.
