NEST Cam PoE Setup

Having just received my new NEST Cam to replace my existing Dropcam Pro, I wanted to update my  USB over PoE setup to work with my existing PoE switch (Cisco SD208P). The previous setup used a 24v PoE to USB setup which required it's own power adapter and was not 802.3af compatible. This time around I found several 802.3af solutions:

• ArmorActive USB over PoE Adapter, $99 (too much)
• Vidabox VidaPower CAT5 to USB Power Adapter, $99 (too much)
• Tyson Power POE-MSPLT-USB PoE to USB Converter, $32.95 (Sold!)

All three adapters are 802.3af and 802.3at compliant and provide 12-15W output via USB. That is enough to power most current smartphones, tablets, and USB cameras.

Below is a picture of the basic test setup I used before installing the camera in my entryway.

Front & back of Tycon Power POE-MSPLT-USB. Adapter has a handy green LED to let you know if the adapter is receiving PoE.

After confirming that this setup would work, I replaced my Dropcam Pro with the NEST Cam in the entryway.