The POE Cat 6 test passes now but there is no camera connection.
The POE Cat 6 test passes now but there is no camera connection.
Any ideas about what could be happening here, and should I post this issue here or elsewhere?
Because you're cutting off your own cable and using an inexpensive test device instead of a certified one, the damage is definitely yours. Cameras work great on small sections, but they stop working on long runs that have been cut or taped off.
What's wrong with my cuts? I already re-connected the outside wire. In my house, there are actually 14 wires in total. Just 12 of them go to my cameras, plus a relative has the same camera system and crimped all his connections too. His setup is working fine for about 7 months longer than mine. I don't know why my cuts aren't working because the test gear shows good connection and voltage on the right pins. Also, you wouldn't need to buy that $1000 test kit for a do-it-yourself job unless you live here or want to come over with your own tools.