Robot Overwatch
Robot Overwatch
You're dealing with a tricky setup. The forklift runs on 48V DC power, and you need to connect it back to the network via a PoE switch. Since the camera is also PoE, the main hurdle is finding a bridge-compatible PoE access point. So far, options like Ubiquity M2 Bullet and airGateway didn't work because they don’t support standard PoE bridging. The TP Link EAP225 only supports AP mode. You might want to look into routers or access points that explicitly advertise bridge mode support, or consider a PoE switch with built-in bridging capabilities.
The lens captured what was intended to be special—robots under surveillance by the camera
We tested two routers but they didn’t power up on a regular PoE switch—only with the included PoE injectors that need 120v. We verified this with the manufacturers. Regarding the camera, as a HikVision dealer we needed a 360-degree model, but HikVision doesn’t produce a Wi-Fi-compatible 360 camera, so we used a standard PoE 360 device and a switch. I wasn’t part of the pitch or sale; I just received the camera and was told to make it work. I understand a Wi-Fi camera would have been preferable, but that wasn’t my decision.
They likely use their own switches and custom standards since the focus is on widespread availability. I recommend using an affordable PoE AP for the forklift and having it set up a network. In the warehouse, install a wireless router that supports client/bridge mode to connect to the AP. Set up routes to ensure reliable packet delivery. This approach should function effectively.