Installing PoE+ Adapter with Mount

Install your PoE+ Adapter with Mount with these step-by-step instructions.

Download/view the manual for Outdoor Cam Plus PoE View or download the user manual for Outdoor Cam Pro PoE.

Hardware included

Illustration of included hardware for PoE to USB-C Adapter.

Tools needed

Drill

Illustration of a cross point screwdriver needed for installation.

Philips-head screwdriver

Caulk gun

1. Choose a location.

Illustration showing location options for installing PoE to USB-C Adapter.

NOTE: Before installation, ensure your Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch capable of PoE+ is active and connected to a functioning Category 5 Ethernet cable.

Junction box installation

1. Use a coin to unscrew a cap from the side or back of the junction box.

Illustration of unscrewing cap from junction box to install Ring PoE to USB-C Adapter.

2. Install the included junction box on the wall or ceiling with the included screws.

Illustration of PoE to USB-C Adapter installation with junction box.

Illustration of PoE to USB-C Adapter installation to junction box with included screws.

On stucco, brick, or concrete, use a 5 mm masonry bit to drill holes for the included wall anchors.

Illustration showing options to install PoE to USB-C Adapter on stucco, brick, or concrete.

3. Cover the screw holes with the included plugs.

Illustration showing PoE to USB-C Adapter Plugs.

4. Disassemble the cable gland by unscrewing the cap from the body.

Illustration showing to unscrew the cap on the PoE to USB-C Adapter.

5. Thread the Ethernet cable through the cable gland, wrapping the O-ring around the cable, and screw tightly until there is a secure seal.

Illustration showing to attach the Ethernet cable to the adapter.

Illustration of PoE to USB-C Adapter O Ring.

NOTE: If the Ethernet cable is routed through the centre hole, you do not need to attach the cable gland.

6. Insert the Ethernet cable through the knockout, ensuring the cable gland is snug.

Illustration that shows the PoE to USB-C Adapter Ethernet cable being inserted through the knockout.

7. Plug the Ethernet cable in to the adapter.

Diagram that shows a Ring Power over Ethernet adaptor and the connection point to the USB-C adapter.

8. Plug the USB-C cable within the junction box cover mount to the adapter, ensuring it is fully inserted.

Illustration showing how to plug a USB-C cable into a PoE to USB-C Adapter.

9. Slot the adapter into the centre of the junction box.

Illustration putting PoE to USB-C Adapter into junction box.

10. Attach the metal crossbar with the included screws, starting with the closed screw hole.

Illustration showing how to attach the metal crossbar with screws, starting with the closed screw hole.

11. Close the junction box with the junction box cover mount.

Illustration showing how to close the junction box with the junction box cover mount.

12. Tighten the centre screw to secure the junction box cover mount in place.

Illustration showing how to tighten the centre screw to secure the junction box cover mount in place.

13. Cover the centre screw hole with the included plug.

Illustration of covering the centre screw hole with the included plug.

14. Refer to your camera’s setup guide to remove the native mount and rubber cap.

Illustration showing removal of native mount and rubber cap.

15. Tighten the included hex joint onto the back of your camera, ensuring the cable groove is vertically aligned.

Illustration of a hex joint inserted into the back of the camera with the cable groove vertically aligned with the up arrow, indicating the correct position.

Illustration of a screwdriver with an arrow circling clockwise around the handle, showing tightening the hex joint onto the back of the camera.

16. Refer to your camera setup guide to remove the rubber plug from your camera’s power port, if necessary.

17. Plug the USB-C cable on the junction box cover mount in to your camera, ensuring it is fully inserted.

Illustration showing USB-C cable coming out of the junction box mount on the wall with a dotted line leading to cable port on the back of the camera.

18. Align the locking indicators on the hex joint and the junction box cover mount and insert.

Illustration of the hex joint and junction box cover mount with arrows pointing in toward the locking indicators showing the alignment for connection.

19. Turn until your camera locks in place.

Diagram showing camera rotation to lock position on Power over Ethernet adapter, with arrows indicating clockwise turn and lock symbol alignment.

20. Tighten the security screw.

Illustration showing clockwise rotation of a screwdriver driving the security screw to mount the camera onto Power over Ethernet adapter.

21. Install your camera’s decorative cover by sliding until you hear a click to secure.

Illustration of camera with arrow pointing up showing the camera sliding up to secure it into place until it clicks.

22. If installing Outdoor Cam Plus, use decorative cover 1.If installing Outdoor Cam Pro, use decorative cover 2.

Illustration of two decorative camera covers shown side by side: Cover one for Outdoor Cam Plus and cover two for Outdoor Cam Pro.

23. Adjust your camera’s position, if necessary.

Illustration of camera with 4 arrows pointing in on all 4 sides showing the proper position for mounting with the PoE to USB-C Adapter.

24. For added weather resistance, apply proper silicone or caulk around the junction box knockouts, between the junction box and junction box cover mount, and between the junction box and mounting surface to seal any gaps.