TP-Link 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Switch| Plug and Play | Desktop | Sturdy Metal w/Shielded Ports | Limited Lifetime Replacement (TL-SG105E), Black…

This little switch does the job well, but, it has almost zero features as it is unmanaged. So no security, or anything really. It's basically like have a 1 to 4 ethernet splitter. Anyway, I just needed it to plug in the kids homeschooling computers to a single port on the router. All my security is based on my router and a managed switch I also have and of course on the computers themselves. So, if you don't need any advanced or security features and just need a cheap way to connect upto four devices via ethernet then this little switch is a pretty good choice and solution. It's been running full time 24/7 for about a month and haven't had it lockup or crash or need a reset yet. So it does it's job pretty well. The kids have dropped it off it's perch about 4.5 feet up, a few times and no problems with it. So the durability seems good too. The ports are snug and none seem loose. Cables go in secure and snug. Speed on each pretty is good. Each kid can zoom into class, watch videos in class, and do other demanding things. The switch handles the traffic well. No noticeable errors or drop outs. I'm about to monitor their screens and copy files to and from each computer through the switch without issues. Haven't run into any port issues or blocking issues. I've assigned a reserved local ip address to the switch through the router dhcp server to make life easier. As far as features available in the web interface... Well it's limited but you can set the status (on or off), speed and flow contol on each port individually. You can enable imp snooping do minimal Lag grouping. Port mirroring in a limited state is available if you need that. There is a cable testing feature. And it has loop protection that will block a port of it detects a loop. There are some vlan features as well. Basic vlan where you can put ports into vans (id's 1 to 5). Default is all ports on vlan 1. There is also 802.1Q vlan with id's 1 to 4094 tagged or untagged per port. And you can set the pvid of each port. There is QoS in the form of port based, 802.1P or DSCP/802.1P. There is in and out bandwidth control per port. And finally there is some basic storm control for broadcast messages. Basically, I need almost none of these features for my use and most people won't as they likely just want to connect the switch to a network and use it to be able to plug in multiple devices through a single ethernet port on the network. And right out of the box the switch will do that. You can stop this switch on about 1 min and be up and running with zero configuration. So, I think it's a great price to connect upto 4 computers to my network easily and worry free. Also, for easy setup use port 1 to connect to the router or netwrok then use the other ports for the computers you want to connect. Also note, I use a KVM to remote view and control other computers from my computer on the local netwrok and this switch hasn't given me any issues with that either. Anyway, hope that helps.

This 5-port switch has been excellent for my home office setup. The port capacity is perfect for my needs, and each port has worked flawlessly with consistent gigabit speeds. Heat level is very low—even after hours of use, the metal casing stays cool to the touch. Port functionality is straightforward, and it handles multiple devices without issues. Connectivity has been rock-solid, and I haven’t seen a single drop or slowdown. Setup was extremely easy—just plug and play—and the compact, sturdy design fits perfectly on my desk without taking up space. A great choice if you want a no-fuss, reliable way to expand your wired connections.

This switch works amazingly, it is easy to set up, you plug it into the wall, and you are good to go! I have had up to 4 devices connected to it at once, and not a single issue, and it gives off 0 noise. The back of the switch has a mount that can be easily set up. The entire device is built with good quality metal, and looks nice aswell. The singal strength given off is also amazing. I am able to have a video playing on one screen, a game on another, and google open all at the same time without any issues!

Pros: Inexpensive, compact, cool, does the job well. Supports 802.1q VLAN tagging, rate limiting and a handful of other enterprise-grade features. Great for networking enthusiasts (the 802.1Q VLANs work fine in cooperation with Cisco gear in my lab setup). Cons: No web interface for configuration. You have to use an awkward Java-based utility which (as shipped) only works with Windows. (There's instructions online for getting it to run on other platforms with an appropriate JRE) The unit clearly is a downgraded version of a similar switch, as it still exposes a Web server, but it doesn't do anything. (The actual configuration is done through apparently encrypted UDP packets). Also, you can't assign VLAN 1 as a tagged VLAN at all (see below for details). Upshot: Great if you need a cheap managed switch and don't mind fussing with the Java configuration utility. Once it's configured, you don't have to ever use the utility other than to modify the config, so it can run for a long time without any supervision once it's been setup in your environment. -------- Details (for the network geeks): You cannot assign VLAN 1 to be a tagged VLAN on any port. The only way VLAN 1 can be used is as an untagged (native) VLAN. This means if you have an e.g. Cisco switch connected to a port, you can't just configure that switch's port as a trunk with allowed VLAN 1. You have to set the Cisco switch's native VLAN on that port to 1. This is a minor inconvenience, but it stumped me for a while when trying to configure a lab environment. Not really a con, but also does not support any sort of automatic VLAN configuration, you have to manually enter the VLANs. (I don't expect automatic VLAN config from an entry level switch though, so again, not a con.)

It’s the best you can buy for the price.It’s excellent and is working great.

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Advertised as “managed “ switch it is in reality an unmanaged one.

i was in hurry, thats why forgot to take product pictures, still attached few photos and will try to cover all topics IMPORTANT - when you connect router , you need to know its ip address ,just use app made for switch , you can go to tp link site and download "" easy smart configuration utility"" trust me ,their are other ways too but this one is simplest then, simply login , and do the first think go to ip address setting of switch and turn off dhcp and set static ip of switch , and then delete app ,we dont need anymore, to login just use that ip( like i did, i will also post that ) connectivity - all five port support gigabit speed durability - madeup of metal ,and feels solid , its definitely durable size - very small form factor, i think this is perfect size , because smaller than this will make struggle to manage lan, its heavy enough to remain on flat surface when all port are filled testing - i tested , and this switch always delivered solid performance , i can post photo and video but i dont think its required some doubts 1. managed vs unmanaged i personally feel you should go with managed switch , because managed switch gives full control over each port , and good for future ( like you have 2 connection , then you can combine 2 different connection into 1 ) or you might want one port should have priority 2. is it safe to run 24/7 ?? ofcourse, it designed to run 24/7 , and its not like router in which many hardware use ,in switch most of the work is done by chip and cpu hardly does 1% work, and these chip runs many years 3. expected life since their is not that much in switch , all of the work is habdle by chip , so expect 5+ years lifespan 4. does it heat i have 100 mbps connection, and in my case under heavy stress , switch runs cool pros 1. exceeded my expectations , full of features like vakn,qos,, bandwidth control,strom control,vlan etc 2. solid built , feels very good 3. good and bright led light 4. runs cool 5. value for money cons 1. zero cons this is the first time when i have no cons about any product final conclusion - if you stuck and want to buy a solid performance switch and just want 5 port , then this is for you , dont doubt its performance, its looks small but always deliver solid performance go with managed switch ,it gives you full control over switch just think about number of port you required and and connection limit ,and choose accordingly

Usei duas portas como switch de borda e as outras duas para distribuir alguns equipamentos prioritários em residência. Equipamento muito bom, bem acabado e resistente. A configuração é simples, mas atende muito bem a pequenas redes com folga. Já uso a bastante tempo e é ótimo.

Having read other reviews citing a lack of web GUI for the management of these switches I went ahead and bought them anyway as they were so cheap and I needed them only for basic VLAN configuration; even if the idea of installing management software is repulsive. However, upon receiving the two I ordered, I found them to not only have a web GUI, but one that, unlike most web GUI managed switches, is fast, responsive, sensible and very easy to use. I personally have an aversion for TP-Link products as they tend to be of very poor quality, but these switches have impressed me enormously and I expect they will become my go to when looking for simple VLAN aware switches as they are very well priced, extremely pleasant to configure and well built. Having used a number of small cheap switches from competing manufacturers, such as HP, Netgear, D-Link, Cisco SMB and Mikrotik, I can sincerely say that this is the first time in many years I have been so pleasantly surprised with a cheap managed switch.