Yes, technically — but only if your router has built-in PoE ports, which most home routers don't. Without PoE output on the port, the camera receives data but no power and won't turn on.

Most home routers deliver data only, not the electrical current PoE cameras require over Ethernet. WESECUU's PoE cameras are designed to connect to the included NVR, which acts as the PoE switch — it powers each camera and records footage locally over that same single cable. Plugging a PoE camera directly into a standard router skips the power delivery entirely, so the camera stays dark regardless of network settings.

  • WESECUU PoE cameras receive both power and video data over a single Ethernet cable from the NVR.
  • Standard home routers do not supply PoE power; a dedicated PoE switch or the WESECUU NVR is required.
  • WESECUU's 8-channel 4K NVR supports up to 8 PoE cameras on its own dedicated wired network.
  • PoE standard delivers up to 15.4W (802.3af) or 30W (802.3at) per port — home routers supply 0W on Ethernet ports.
  • WESECUU PoE system records locally to a hard drive on the NVR, independent of home WiFi or internet connection.