{"product_id":"hikvision-ns-0318p-130b-16port-100-mbps-long-range-poe-unmanaged-switch-with-gigabit-uplink-250m-extend-mode","title":"Hikvision NS-0318P-130(B) 16Port 100 Mbps Long-Range PoE Unmanaged Switch with Gigabit Uplink \u0026 250m Extend Mode","description":"\u003cspan style=\"display:none;\" data-sa=\"security-australia.com.au\" data-content-type=\"product-description\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eModel: NS-0318P-130(B)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eWhen cable run length is the priority and standard PoE switches keep falling short, the Hikvision NS-0318P-130(B) addresses the problem directly. Installers running cameras to distant corners of a car park, along fence lines at industrial sites, or across large warehouse floors often hit the 100-metre Ethernet wall. This 16-port unmanaged PoE switch solves that with a dedicated 250m Extend Mode, pushing data and power to cameras that would otherwise need a mid-span injector or secondary switch. With 16 PoE ports delivering up to 130W across the switch and Gigabit uplink connectivity back to the NVR or core network, it suits security integrators and self-installing business owners who need a straightforward, no-configuration solution for mid-to-large camera deployments where long cable runs are unavoidable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eWhat This Switch Actually Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin: 10px 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003e250m Extend Mode\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eActivating Extend Mode drops port speed to 10 Mbps and reduces PoE output to extend the usable cable run to 250 metres on standard Cat5e or Cat6. Practical for cameras mounted at gatehouse entries, far corners of car parks, or remote outbuildings where re-cabling is not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003e16 PoE Ports, Single Cable Per Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eEach of the 16 downstream ports delivers both data and power over a single Cat cable, eliminating the need for separate power supplies at each camera location. This simplifies the installation considerably on multi-camera jobs where running power cabling independently adds labour and cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003e130W Total PoE Budget\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe switch manages a shared 130W PoE budget across all active ports. For a deployment of standard IP cameras drawing 6-10W each, this comfortably supports 13 to 16 cameras simultaneously. Plan your camera wattage totals before connecting all ports to avoid the switch throttling power to individual devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eGigabit Uplink Port\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe Gigabit uplink connects this switch back to your NVR, router, or core network switch at full 1000 Mbps speed. Even with 16 cameras streaming simultaneously, the uplink avoids becoming the bottleneck - important on high-resolution deployments where aggregate bandwidth can add up quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eUnmanaged - Zero Configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eBeing unmanaged means there is no login, no VLAN setup, and no firmware interface to navigate. Plug in power, connect cameras, connect the uplink - the switch handles the rest. This suits installers who want a fast, repeatable deployment without network administration overhead on smaller standalone systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eWatchdog \/ Auto-Recovery Function\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe switch monitors connected PoE devices and can automatically cycle power to a port if a camera becomes unresponsive - the equivalent of remotely rebooting a frozen camera without visiting the site. For cameras mounted at height or in difficult-access locations, this reduces unnecessary callouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eWho Buys This Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity integrators on commercial sites:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installers fitting 8-16 cameras across warehouses, factories, or retail centres use this switch to centralise PoE and avoid running separate power cabling to each camera position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRural and large-property installers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Properties where cameras cover long driveways, machinery sheds, or distant outbuildings benefit directly from the 250m Extend Mode, avoiding the need for an additional switch or injector mid-run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-installing business owners building a 16-channel NVR system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buyers pairing this with a 16-channel NVR and a full set of cameras get a clean, single-switch solution that powers and connects every camera from one centralised location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallers upgrading an existing system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sites that have outgrown an 8-port switch and need to add cameras without pulling new power cabling use this switch to expand their PoE capacity while reusing existing Cat cable runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eHonest Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThe NS-0318P-130(B) does two things well: it provides 16 ready-to-use PoE ports for camera deployments without any configuration requirement, and it solves the common long-run problem with a 250m Extend Mode that most standard switches do not offer. The Gigabit uplink and built-in PoE watchdog add practical value on real installations. The 130W shared PoE budget is adequate for a full deployment of standard cameras, though anyone mixing in higher-draw devices like PTZ cameras with heaters will need to calculate totals carefully and may find headroom tighter than expected. As an unmanaged switch, it offers no VLAN isolation, no per-port monitoring, and no remote management console - for sites that need network segmentation or detailed traffic control, a managed switch is the more appropriate tool. Available through Security Australia, this model suits straightforward camera-only PoE deployments where simplicity and long-run capability matter more than network management features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e8735a; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 10px 0; background: #fdf8f6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoE Budget Planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add up the maximum wattage draw of every camera you plan to connect before purchasing. The switch provides a shared 130W across all 16 ports. If your camera list exceeds that total - common when mixing PTZ cameras, cameras with built-in heaters, or IR cameras with high wattage ratings - you will need either a higher-budget switch or a second switch to split the load. Check each camera's PoE consumption figure on its datasheet, not just its standard operating wattage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e8735a; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 10px 0; background: #fdf8f6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtend Mode Trade-Off:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 250m Extend Mode reduces port speed to 10 Mbps per port while active. For a single-stream fixed camera at standard resolution this is generally sufficient, but it is not suitable for high-bitrate 4K cameras or cameras set to record high frame-rate streams. If you are mixing long-run cameras with high-resolution cameras on the same switch, plan which ports will operate in standard mode and which in Extend Mode before committing cable runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eQuick Fit Check\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood match if:\u003c\/strong\u003e You are deploying up to 16 IP cameras from a single central location and want to power and connect all of them over Cat cable without separate power supplies or complex switch configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood match if:\u003c\/strong\u003e One or more cameras need to be located more than 100 metres from the switch, and you want to extend those runs to up to 250 metres without installing a secondary switch or mid-span injector mid-run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may need a different model if:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your installation requires VLAN segmentation, per-port bandwidth control, remote switch management, or the ability to isolate camera traffic from other network devices - a managed PoE switch would be the more appropriate product type for those requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 8px 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eNS-0318P-130(B)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003ePoE Ports\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e16 x 10\/100 Mbps PoE ports\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eUplink Ports\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e2 x Gigabit uplink ports\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eTotal PoE Budget\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e130W\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eExtend Mode Range\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eUp to 250m (at 10 Mbps per port)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eStandard Mode Range\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eUp to 100m\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eSwitch Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eUnmanaged\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003ePoE Standard\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3af \/ 802.3at\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003ePoE Watchdog\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eYes - automatic port power cycling for unresponsive devices\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eTotal Ports\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e18 (16 PoE + 2 Gigabit uplink)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eConfiguration Required\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eNone - plug and play\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eCompatible Cable\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eCat5e \/ Cat6\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eHikvision\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eReal-World Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin: 10px 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eLarge Warehouse Perimeter\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA single switch mounted in the server room connects cameras covering loading docks, emergency exits, and fence lines. Cameras at the far end of the building use Extend Mode to reach 200m without a secondary switch or additional power runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eRural Property with Distant Outbuildings\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA hobby farm or rural residential property runs Cat6 from the main house to a machinery shed 180m away. Extend Mode handles that run on a single cable, powering the camera without a second power source at the shed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003e16-Channel NVR Build\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAn installer building a full 16-camera system pairs this switch with a 16-channel NVR. One Cat6 cable from the switch uplink to the NVR carries all camera traffic, keeping the equipment room tidy and the installation straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eFrozen Camera Recovery Without a Site Visit\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA camera mounted 5 metres up on an external wall stops responding. The PoE watchdog detects the outage and automatically power-cycles the port, rebooting the camera remotely. The installer avoids a callout and the system recovers within minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eSystem Expansion on an Existing Site\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA retail business outgrows its 8-port PoE switch when adding cameras to a new storeroom and rear carpark. Swapping to this 16-port model adds the capacity needed while the existing Cat6 cable runs are reused without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose this if:\u003c\/strong\u003e You need 16 PoE ports in a single unmanaged switch with the specific ability to extend individual camera runs beyond the standard 100-metre Ethernet limit, without adding configuration complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may need a different model if:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your site requires VLAN segmentation, per-port traffic monitoring, bandwidth prioritisation, or remote switch management - a managed PoE switch is the appropriate product type for those requirements and is worth comparing before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 16-channel NVR and a full set of 100 Mbps PoE IP cameras where all cameras will be powered and connected from a single centralised switch location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDoes the 250m Extend Mode work automatically or does it need to be manually switched on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Extend Mode typically needs to be activated, either via a physical DIP switch on the unit or a dedicated button depending on the hardware revision. It is not applied automatically on a per-port basis. Check the physical switch or button on the unit before cabling - running cameras in standard mode on long cable runs will produce a degraded or dropped connection, not a warning light.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWill this switch work with cameras from brands other than Hikvision?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Yes. The NS-0318P-130(B) uses standard IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at PoE, which is compatible with any compliant IP camera regardless of brand. The PoE watchdog function may be less effective with non-Hikvision devices if it relies on proprietary ping behaviour, but basic power and data delivery will operate normally with any standards-compliant camera.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eCan I connect this switch to a router or existing network alongside other devices?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Yes, via the Gigabit uplink port. However, because this is an unmanaged switch, all camera traffic will share the same network segment as any other devices on that uplink. There is no ability to create VLANs or isolate camera traffic. If network segmentation is a requirement for your site, a managed switch is needed instead.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWhat happens if my total camera wattage exceeds the 130W PoE budget?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    The switch will prioritise lower-numbered ports and throttle or cut power to higher-numbered ports once the 130W ceiling is reached. Cameras on those ports will lose power and drop off the network. Calculate your camera wattage totals before installing - if your deployment exceeds 130W, either use lower-draw cameras or split the load across 2 switches. The team at Security Australia can assist with PoE budget calculations if needed.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWill this support 4K or high-bitrate cameras in Extend Mode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    No. Extend Mode drops each port to 10 Mbps, which is insufficient for 4K cameras typically requiring 8-16 Mbps per stream, especially at higher frame rates. Extend Mode is suited to standard-resolution fixed cameras with moderate bitrate settings. If you need long runs for high-resolution cameras, consider managed fibre infrastructure or a shorter cable run at standard 100 Mbps mode instead.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDoes the PoE watchdog require any setup or does it run automatically once connected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    The watchdog function runs automatically on an unmanaged switch - there is no configuration interface to set it up. It monitors connected PoE devices and cycles port power when a device becomes unresponsive for a set period. No user action is required, which is one of the practical advantages of this feature on an unmanaged platform.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eDownloads \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eNo downloads available for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does the 250m Extend Mode work automatically or does it need to be manually switched on?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Extend Mode typically needs to be activated, either via a physical DIP switch on the unit or a dedicated button depending on the hardware revision. It is not applied automatically on a per-port basis. Check the physical switch or button on the unit before cabling - running cameras in standard mode on long cable runs will produce a degraded or dropped connection, not a warning light.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Will this switch work with cameras from brands other than Hikvision?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. The NS-0318P-130(B) uses standard IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at PoE, which is compatible with any compliant IP camera regardless of brand. The PoE watchdog function may be less effective with non-Hikvision devices if it relies on proprietary ping behaviour, but basic power and data delivery will operate normally with any standards-compliant camera.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I connect this switch to a router or existing network alongside other devices?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes, via the Gigabit uplink port. However, because this is an unmanaged switch, all camera traffic will share the same network segment as any other devices on that uplink. There is no ability to create VLANs or isolate camera traffic. If network segmentation is a requirement for your site, a managed switch is needed instead.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What happens if my total camera wattage exceeds the 130W PoE budget?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The switch will prioritise lower-numbered ports and throttle or cut power to higher-numbered ports once the 130W ceiling is reached. Cameras on those ports will lose power and drop off the network. Calculate your camera wattage totals before installing - if your deployment exceeds 130W, either use lower-draw cameras or split the load across 2 switches. The team at Security Australia can assist with PoE budget calculations if needed.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Will this support 4K or high-bitrate cameras in Extend Mode?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No. Extend Mode drops each port to 10 Mbps, which is insufficient for 4K cameras typically requiring 8-16 Mbps per stream, especially at higher frame rates. Extend Mode is suited to standard-resolution fixed cameras with moderate bitrate settings. If you need long runs for high-resolution cameras, consider managed fibre infrastructure or a shorter cable run at standard 100 Mbps mode instead.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does the PoE watchdog require any setup or does it run automatically once connected?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The watchdog function runs automatically on an unmanaged switch - there is no configuration interface to set it up. It monitors connected PoE devices and cycles port power when a device becomes unresponsive for a set period. No user action is required, which is one of the practical advantages of this feature on an unmanaged platform.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Hikvision NS-0318P-130(B) 16Port 100 Mbps Long-Range PoE Unmanaged Switch with Gigabit Uplink \u0026 250m Extend Mode\",\n  \"sku\": \"NS-0318P-130(B)\",\n  \"url\": \"https:\/\/securityaustralia.com.au\/products\/hikvision-ns-0318p-130b-16port-100-mbps-long-range-poe-unmanaged-switch-with-gigabit-uplink-250m-extend-mode\",\n  \"brand\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n    \"name\": \"Hikvision\"\n  },\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"AUD\",\n    \"price\": \"246.00\",\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock\",\n    \"seller\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Security Australia\"\n    },\n    \"priceValidUntil\": \"2027-12-31\"\n  },\n  \"image\": [\n    \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/0925\/0361\/files\/NS-0318P-130.jpg?v=1770143602\"\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n","brand":"SecurityAustralia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45432805883961,"sku":"NS-0318P-130(B)","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/0925\/0361\/files\/NS-0318P-130.jpg?v=1770143602","url":"https:\/\/securityaustralia.com.au\/products\/hikvision-ns-0318p-130b-16port-100-mbps-long-range-poe-unmanaged-switch-with-gigabit-uplink-250m-extend-mode","provider":"SecurityAustralia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}