PoE setup help

Just my thoughts on how I might approach this situation before ordering additional parts - take it or leave it. I have done this type of work for 30+ years.

Understand these questions:
Warehouse premise - unknown construction materials - Metal, wooden, concrete, overhead fire sprinklers, 277v lighting, smoke curtains??
WiFi 2.4 mhz signal strength at each of the Wyzecam installed location?
Warehouse light source - HID, LPS, T12/8, Induction, LED or something else - re-strike time?
Will forklifts interfere with the Wyzecam’s operation?

Evaluation step:
Temporally install the Wyzecam at the intended location powered by a USB battery pack.

Test for:
each cam’s signal strength
each cam’s ability to record usable video during the different lighting levels 24/7
cam’s clearance from the warehouse operations, including fire sprinkler activation.

Based on the findings:
Are supplemental lighting sources needed, if yes, what are the power requirements?
Are the light sources too close to the Wyzecam and blowing-out the video images?
WiFi signal good, if no, what is equipment is needed or relocation?
Can we use the cat 6 cable to support any other findings?
Potential outcomes:
5 volts for Wyzecam
WiFi Range extender
12 volts for supplement IR lighting

Create parts list based on results.

Have fun!

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