IP cam: Power extension help

[Brawler]

Howzit guys.
I'm doing DIY IP cams in my place.
I opted for TP Link Tapo C310's
Everything working well but struggling to power the things with 10m extension cables. The cameras do get power but fail to start up fully.

Extension cable:

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Camera:

Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera

An outdoor security WiFi camera with flexible wired or wireless networking, 3MP ultra-high definition, motion detection, night vision, tow-way audio and local storage, protecting you day and night.

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Seems like its a common problem here:

C310 Rebooting on Night Vision with extension cable - Smart Home Community

Hello to all people to TPLink community. I have a serious problem with my C310. Let me analyze it. I bought camera 1 month ago to set it up to a small alleyway outside my doorstep, before do that i connect camera to my home network by wif

community.tp-link.com

Camera adapter is 9.0V/0.6A (DC Power)
Okes recommend using a 12v adapter and it should work fine?

 

[krieg]

Howzit guys.
I'm doing DIY IP cams in my place.
I opted for TP Link Tapo C310's
Everything working well but struggling to power the things with 10m extension cables. The cameras do get power but fail to start up fully.

Extension cable:

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South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile app anytime, anywhere.

www.takealot.com

Camera:

Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera

An outdoor security WiFi camera with flexible wired or wireless networking, 3MP ultra-high definition, motion detection, night vision, tow-way audio and local storage, protecting you day and night.

www.tp-link.com

Seems like its a common problem here:

C310 Rebooting on Night Vision with extension cable - Smart Home Community

Hello to all people to TPLink community. I have a serious problem with my C310. Let me analyze it. I bought camera 1 month ago to set it up to a small alleyway outside my doorstep, before do that i connect camera to my home network by wif

community.tp-link.com

Camera adapter is 9.0V/0.6A (DC Power)
Okes recommend using a 12v adapter and it should work fine?

Measure the actual voltage at the camara end, most probably it is a lot lower than 9V due to voltage drop. DC can usually accept a wide range so 12V should not damage anything. If you have more than one camera look at a decent power supply like Meanwell to power all the cameras.

 

[Brawler]

I was at builders and picked up a more expensive 18m cable (almost double the length) and it worked first try.

Moral of the story, don't skimp on cables, no name brands on takealot obviously not high quality.