TAPO C246D - extending power cable

TAPO C246D - extending power cable

TAPO C246D - extending power cable
TAPO C246D - extending power cable
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Model: Tapo C246D  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.1.0 Build 250922 Rel.54456n

I recently bought a TAPO C246D for outdoor use. The switching adapter Model DSA-10PF06-05 FK 050200 (Output : +5.0V = 2.0 A, 10.0W) comes with 4.0 metre USB C cable.

How can I extend this usb cable to 10 metres as my wall socket is inside the house and i need to install it at outdoor.

 

I have purchased a 12 metres usb-c cable, but somehow was informed by the cable seller that the DC power adapter cannot support  the cable length.

  

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Re:TAPO C246D - extending power cable
Yesterday

Hi @MrJus 

 

The main problem is that 12 meters is way too far for a regular USB-C cable (even an active one) to reliably deliver power. Data might make it to about 15 meters with an extender, but the 2 amps your camera needs won't hold up over that distance.

 

The fix is to ditch USB for power and use Power over Ethernet (PoE) instead. The camera still uses Wi-Fi for data, but we'll run power down a separate Ethernet cable, which is designed for long runs like this (up to 100 meters no problem).

 

 

Here's what you'll need for a 12-meter setup:

 

Ethernet cable (Cat5e or Cat6): Your 12-meter run—handles power without issues.

 

PoE injector: Plugs into the wall and adds power to the Ethernet cable.

 

PoE splitter: At the camera end, this pulls the power off the cable and outputs it as 5V through a USB-C port. (Make sure it’s 5V USB-C—most splitters are 12V or barrel plugs, which won’t work.)

 

Short USB-C cable: Use the original 4m one (or a shorter replacement) to connect from the splitter to the camera.

 

This keeps data on Wi-Fi and power stable over the full 12 meters.

 

Hope this helps.

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Re:TAPO C246D - extending power cable
12 hours ago

  @MrJus 

Hi,  
Usually, to ensure the camera's stability and safety, we suggest powering the camera with the original power adapter and cord. It's hard to guarantee the camera's performance when using an extension cable.


In your situation, if it's unable to power the camera only with the original power adapter and cord, you may refer to this link to see if any battery-powered cameras or PoE cameras interest you.

Best Regards

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