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

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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.

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I was really hoping for more features on the management side. DHCP is only available for giving the switch an IP... there is no internal DHCP server so your vlans need their own DHCP server. Management side there just isn't a lot there... which I guess is to be expected given its price point.

Was uncertain if I might need a managed hub to tweak the connection that goes to the streaming box. I’ve got an older tplink unmanaged hub that has been in service with no issues for many years so decided this was a safe option and at the time was on a special discount so very cost effective. So far no issues, working well, streaming seems fine so far with no tweaks. No issues with all the other connected PCs.

Ethernet Connectivity is the way to go. It is faster, more reliable, and just a lot better overall connection as compared to WI-Fi. With all the hype that wireless gets, the connection is only as good as the signal strength and with the latest 5G advancement of wireless the wavelength is much shorter than previous versions 4G and below of which had the longer wavelengths. So as with 5G the short wave it has trouble going through many structures without having a tremendous outlay of many many relay towers to boost the short signal.Ethernet all-though older technology is the way to go, as the connection is always there.I recently had my house wired and purchased StarTech Ethernet Cables of varying lengths for the different connection points and components; such as router to multiple wall connection, computers, game consoles, streaming devices, security systems, exercise equipment. Yes, Exercise Equipment, there are still a few out there with Ethernet connectivity. I called up quite a few asking about Ethernet, but the trend for them is wireless. However; if you read exercise blogs and articles you find the opposite as actual real people would rather have Ethernet connections, stating many times losing wireless connection half way or three quarters of the way though an exercise routine or competition and being kicked out. There were even a few representatives of exercise equipment saying yes Ethernet is the way to go, but the manufacturers do not seem to care or listen. With exercise equipment you already have a power cord coming off the machine, so one more Ethernet cord is not going to hinder anything.I wanted a device for multiple connections in each room so I purchased this TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Switch Easy Smart Managed,Plug & Play. Using the StarTech 6A Ethernet Patch Cables it has a nice solid connection with no wiggle, as I have experienced with other brands. Overall a well done quality product experience. purchased three so far, will purchase number four when I set up the last room. Great quality product, still have my first TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Switch purchased years ago. Repeat customer for sure.