Enterprise and Mid-Range Networking: One Company, Two Brands
Ruijie Networks is a Chinese networking company producing enterprise-grade switches, routers, wireless access points, and cloud management platforms. They serve two distinct market segments under two brand names: Ruijie for enterprise and large-scale campus deployments requiring advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 managed switching; and Reyee for SMB and mid-range environments where simplified deployment, cloud management, and cost-effectiveness are the priority. Both brands share the same cloud management platform: Ruijie Cloud: and both product lines include PoE switch options across multiple port counts and power budgets.
For Securevision's security system deployments, the network infrastructure is not an afterthought: it is the foundation that every camera, access controller, alarm communicator, and intercom runs on. A poorly specified or unmanaged network is one of the most common causes of security system failures in the field. Ruijie and Reyee switches, combined with Ruijie Cloud remote management, give Securevision the ability to monitor, diagnose, and resolve network-related issues without a site visit: which directly improves response times for clients and reduces operational cost.
Securevision Scope
Securevision deploys Reyee PoE switches at the access layer (connecting cameras, access control readers, and intercoms directly), and Ruijie managed switches at the distribution layer (L2 aggregation and uplinks to NVRs and core network). We also deploy Reyee point-to-point wireless bridges where cable runs between buildings or across structures are impractical. All installations are managed via Ruijie Cloud.
The Network Infrastructure Behind Securevision Deployments
The right switch platform is one that lets Securevision manage, monitor, and fix network issues remotely: so clients do not wait for a site visit when something goes wrong.
Ruijie Cloud: Remote Management That Actually Works
Every Reyee and Ruijie managed switch, access point, and wireless bridge connects to Ruijie Cloud. From the cloud dashboard, Securevision can see every device on a client's network: switches, cameras, access points: with their online/offline status, model, and device name displayed. For Hikvision cameras on the network, the cloud platform recognises and displays camera names and models directly, without needing to log into the NVR separately.
When a client calls to say a camera has gone offline, Securevision can log into Ruijie Cloud, identify which switch port or which network segment the issue is on, check whether the switch itself is reachable, and remotely reboot the affected port or device: all without leaving the office. This turns a site visit into a five-minute remote diagnosis and fix in the majority of cases.
Storm Control: Loop Protection That Does Not Take Down the Network
A network loop: caused by accidentally connecting two ports together, or a cable being plugged into the wrong socket: can bring down an entire unmanaged switch network in seconds. Reyee and Ruijie managed switches include Storm Control, which detects abnormal broadcast traffic patterns characteristic of a loop, automatically isolates the affected port, and alerts the administrator: without taking down the rest of the network. For a CCTV system in a condominium or commercial building where an accidental loop during maintenance could disable all cameras simultaneously, this protection is not optional. It is one of the reasons Securevision specifies managed switches rather than unmanaged for all significant deployments.
Point-to-Point Wireless Bridges: Where Cables Cannot Go
The Reyee wireless bridge range (RG-EST series and AirMetro series) provides stable data transmission between two points without a physical cable run. Securevision uses these in two specific scenarios that are common in Singapore:
Cross-building surveillance: Where cameras on an adjacent building, a car park, or a surrounding structure need to connect back to the main control room and running cable across a road, over a drain, or through a public area is not feasible. The bridge transmits camera feeds wirelessly with sufficient bandwidth for multiple IP cameras simultaneously.
Lift shaft cameras: Running a data cable from the camera mounted inside a lift car to the motor room at the top of the shaft is expensive, impractical, and often not permitted. A point-to-point wireless bridge pair: one unit in the lift car, one in the motor room: transmits the camera feed reliably without any permanent cable. Securevision has deployed this configuration in multiple Singapore condominiums with consistent results.
Controlled Access Handover: Client Ownership With Integrator Support
Ruijie Cloud's permission model allows Securevision to commission and configure a site, then hand full ownership of the network to the client. The client controls the account and the network. If they subsequently need Securevision to log in and make changes or diagnose an issue, they can grant temporary access through the platform: with a defined time window after which the access automatically expires.
This is the right model for both parties. The client retains ownership and control of their own network: there is no lock-in to Securevision for ongoing management. Securevision can still provide remote support efficiently when needed. And the time-limited access means there is no permanent backdoor into the client's system that represents a security risk. For clients in sensitive environments: government-related buildings, data centres, financial institutions: this access control model is important.
VLAN Segmentation: Why Every Managed Switch Must Support It
A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) divides one physical switch into multiple isolated logical networks. On a security system deployment, this is not optional: it is a fundamental design requirement. Without VLANs, every device on the switch shares the same broadcast domain: cameras, access control readers, intercoms, and office computers all see each other's traffic. This creates three distinct problems that Securevision designs against on every managed network.
Broadcast flooding: Every camera, reader, and device on an unmanaged flat network sends broadcast traffic that every other device must process. On a 30-camera network, this background noise consumes meaningful bandwidth and degrades performance: particularly during peak recording periods. VLAN segmentation confines broadcast traffic to the relevant group of devices only.
Cross-contamination: Without VLANs, a fault or compromised device on the camera network can affect access control readers on the same switch. A misconfigured camera flooding broadcast traffic takes down everything. VLAN isolation means each system: CCTV, access control, intercom, management: operates in its own lane. A problem in one does not cascade into the others.
Unauthorised access: On a flat network, anyone who connects a laptop to a camera port has potential access to the entire network: including the NVR, the access control server, and anything else on the same switch. VLAN-tagged ports restrict each connection to its designated network segment only.
In a typical Securevision deployment: CCTV cameras on one VLAN, access control readers on a second, intercoms on a third, management traffic on a fourth. All on the same physical switch, but isolated from each other. Inter-VLAN routing is controlled at the Layer 3 switch: where Securevision defines what can and cannot communicate across boundaries.
MAC Address Port Security: Preventing Unauthorised Device Connections
Every network device has a hardware MAC address: a unique identifier burned into its network interface. Reyee and Ruijie managed switches support MAC address binding on a per-port basis: each switch port is configured to accept traffic only from the specific device registered to it. If a camera is unplugged and a laptop is connected to the same port, the switch detects the MAC address change and shuts down that port immediately.
For a security network, this matters. A CCTV system is typically installed in concealed or semi-accessible locations: camera ports on patch panels in comms rooms, switch ports in riser cabinets. Without MAC address port security, anyone with physical access to a patch panel can connect an unauthorised device to the camera network. With it, the switch refuses the connection and logs the attempt. This is a standard configuration on all Securevision managed network deployments.
SECURE™ Integration
Reyee PoE switches power Hikvision cameras, Akuvox intercom door stations, and ZKTeco access control readers directly over the network cable: no separate power supply needed at each device. Ruijie Cloud's bandwidth monitoring shows throughput per port in real time, so if a camera is producing abnormally high traffic (indicating a hardware fault or misconfiguration), it is visible on the dashboard without needing to physically inspect the switch.
Ruijie & Reyee Products in Securevision Installations
Three product categories cover the majority of our network infrastructure deployments: access layer PoE switches, distribution layer managed switches, and point-to-point wireless bridges.
Reyee PoE Switches (Access Layer)
Cloud-managed PoE switches for connecting cameras, intercoms, and access control readers. Used at the access layer: downstream, closest to the devices. Available in 8, 16, and 24-port configurations with varying PoE budgets.
Ruijie L2 Managed Switches (Distribution)
Enterprise-grade Layer 2 managed switches for aggregation and uplinks. Used at the distribution layer: upstream, aggregating traffic from multiple Reyee access switches and connecting to NVRs and core network. Supports VLAN segmentation, link aggregation, and advanced traffic management.
Reyee Point-to-Point Wireless Bridges
Factory-paired wireless bridge units for building-to-building or shaft-to-shaft camera transmission where cable runs are not feasible. Used for cross-building CCTV links and lift car camera installations. Managed via Ruijie Cloud alongside the rest of the network infrastructure.
Reyee Wall Plate AP (RG-RAP Series)
A wall-socket form factor access point that fits into a standard 86mm junction box: the same size as a normal power socket. Powered by PoE over the existing data cable run to the room. Provides wireless coverage for the room plus physical Gigabit ports for wired devices such as a smart TV. Originally designed for hotel rooms; Securevision uses these extensively in Singapore landed homes where cable runs already reach bedrooms and studies.
Reyee Ceiling Access Points
Standard ceiling-mount Wi-Fi access points for open plan coverage: living rooms, corridors, common areas, and commercial spaces. Powered by PoE from the switch below. Managed via Ruijie Cloud alongside switches and bridges. Support Reyee Mesh for seamless roaming across multiple APs without manual configuration.
The Wall Plate AP: A Practical Solution for Singapore Landed Homes
Many Singapore landed homes were built or renovated with Cat 5e or Cat 6 data cable runs to each bedroom and study: terminating at a wall data socket in each room. These cable runs are often underused, powering just a single wired device or nothing at all.
The Reyee wall plate AP replaces the data socket faceplate with an intelligent unit that delivers both: wireless coverage for the room using the existing cable as a PoE feed, and physical Gigabit ports for wired devices in the same location. No additional cabling is required. The existing conduit and cable do the work.
For a homeowner who has patchy Wi-Fi in certain rooms and does not want to run new cables or install visible external APs, this is often the cleanest solution. It is also significantly tidier than a ceiling-mount AP in a bedroom context.
Where We Deploy Ruijie & Reyee
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