#PoE
Managing Site Switches Remotely with UniFi's Cloud Connector Proxy
My workstation is in a different location from the site, with no VPN and no inbound ports open, but I still need to change VLANs per port, reserve fixed IPs, and track down failing cables. This article explains how Site Manager's connector proxy reaches the legacy API for both reads and writes without requesting a CSRF token, and the discipline needed when holding a key this powerful.
Set VLANs on a Hikvision Switch Using Its Web UI API
A smart managed switch whose Switch ISAPI endpoints return 403 can still be scripted if you inspect what its web UI sends. This article turns that API into a VLAN configuration script with a dry-run before apply, covering the traps I actually hit, including different field names for reads and writes, CCTV mode forcing 10 Mbps, and a calculated PoE load that exceeds the switch's budget.
MDES 2564 Government CCTV Price Limits and a Hikvision PoE BOM
Read the full MDES June 2564 government CCTV reference pricing and basic specifications before setting a budget, then design a Hikvision IP/PoE BOM that meets the minimum specifications, reference price ceilings, 30-day recording retention rule, and requirement to allow at least 3 brands to compete.