Features:

  • PLUG-AND-PLAY - Easy setup with no configuration or no software needed
  • ETHERNET SPLITTER - Connectivity to your router or modem for additional wired connections (laptop, gaming console, printer, etc)
  • 8 Ports GIGABIT ETHERNET - 8 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit auto-negotiation RJ45 ports greatly expand network capacity
  • COST EFFECTIVE - Fanless Quiet Design, Desktop design
  • RELIABLE - IEEE 802.3x flow control provides reliable data transfer
  • UP to 80% Power Saving - Automatically adjusts power consumption according to the link status and cable length
  • AUTO-NEGOTIATION - Supports Auto-MDI/MDIX, eliminating the need for crossover cables
  • 2-YEAR WARRANTY and unlimited 24/7 technical support for FREE
Plug-and-play with my Time Capsule and video game consoles

My setup's as follows: I run an ethernet cable from my router to my Time Capsule's "in" port, and then connect another ethernet cable from a TC "out" port to the TP-Link switch. The other 2 TC "out" ports are connected to my Apple TV and a TiVo. The four remaining ports on the switch connect to four consoles. The only issue I have with the switch is its extreme lightness. It weighs so little that it's at the mercy of the ethernet cables as to how it lies on a table. You may have to position it a bit inward from the edge of your desk (maybe 6" or so) so that the ethernet cables sticking out the back have enough cord balanced on the desk to not tilt the front of the switch up. But it does what I need it to do (give me ports for 6 devices when I only had 3 previously), so, at its price, it's worth 5 stars to me.

Good unobtrusive switch

Bought this to go on my wife's desk at home. I've bought this series of switch several times in the past. This one had a design change that put only a single light on the front instead of per-port lights. For an office desk not used by a techno-geek (yes, me, but not my wife) this is actually an improvement. You can still see the per-port status via lights on the back where the ports are. It does the job just fine. This switch is being used in a house with an 8-port gig switch at the center and three different 5-port switches where there are concentrations of devices. It works well with the overall network and I've never had any issues with it.

The best!

Perfect for my application. I use this TP-Link 5-port gigabit Ethernet switch in my DIY home solar power system. Perfect size, perfect fit, wall mounted, and flawless performance. Plug and play. In fact, I have ALL TP-Link equipment for my home WIFI network: - TP-Link AC1900 Wireless Wi-Fi Router - Long Range, High Powered, Dual Band, Gigabit - Four TP-Link AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extenders - TP-Link 5-port Gigabit Ethernet switch I have no deadspots anywhere and this switch has ZERO conflicts when hardwired into my solar equipment. I use Cat6 cable for everything.

TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch

Well made, compact and a great price. Serves its purpose very well when used as a hub. Speeds are not managed in the way they would be with a managed switch, but instead the speed is shared among the connections. The performance is exactly what I wanted, exactly what I expected and is exactly what was advertised. For those complaining about speed loss, signal sharing is precisely how a hub works and how this unit is designed. It's no different than connecting 4 separate hoses to your main garden hose. There's loss of flow in the line because there's only so much water pressure. You want a data "pressure regulator", get off your wallet and get a more complex ethernet switch instead. Otherwise, optimize your speeds to a single device from the hub by unplugging or turning off any that you aren't using at that time and like magic your speed to that one device will increase to max. I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend to those who understand what it is they are actually buying.

3rd switch, just upgraded to a 8 port/

First of all before I even say anything MAKE SURE YOU ARE ACTUALLY USING A GIGABIT SWITCH. I understand that they sell a "fast ethernet"switch which is extremely outdated nowadays and is only valid if you have dialup speed internet which if you are shopping for a switch you most likely dont. I mean it is pretty self explanatory plug it between a end device (computer/ gamesystem etc) and an ACTIVE ROUTER that you have either assigned static IPs of the end devices or has DHCP active. This does not assign anything. I saw some people rate it 1 star because they connected it from a modem to other devices.. most modems are bridge adapters from the cable provider coaxial to an actual router. Some companies like comcast have dual purpose modem routers but bottom line is you need a switch to add connections to a router assigning IPs not to connect from a raw modem signal to multiple devices that have no IPs assigned. I thought this was somewhat common sense seeing as mainly tech savvy related people buy network switches but alas it still needs to be said. I am writing this review under having purchased the 5 port switch but as I have multiple devices and game systems in the viscinity on a upstairs floor, I am seeing the need to get a 8port switch to extend connectivity. I would advise against crossing switches (1 switch connecting to another switch for more ports) and suggest just getting a larger port unit. Crossing switches has a tendency to result in mismanaged bandwidth unless it is managed through a web portal which these are not. Chose these over the netgear ones due to design and history I have with it. Again the main issue people are having is not realizing they did not purchase a gigabit switch.. fast ethernet version is cheap for a reason. It is an antique at this point and is not worth the few dollars discount over a full gigabit speed switch.

Nice design, excellent performance!

I had purchased four of these about 8 months ago to use throughout the house where I needed to connect devices via Ethernet and they have served their purpose extremely well. I recently added a Fire TV to one of the TVs in the house and wanted to connect the Fire TV to Ethernet but I was out of available ports on my router near the TV. I did not hesitate to purchase another of these Gigabit switches. It is easy to setup, there is nothing to configure. Getting the full speed of my internet service now on my Fire TV. I will note that the switch I received is a little different that what is pictured on the Amazon product page and the other 4 that I had purchased previously. Current models being shipped by Amazon have only one light on the front of the unit for power. The lights for each LAN port have been moved to the back just above where the Ethernet cable plugs into the port. TP-Link is still using the same model number for this switch, but it is now version 8. The pictures with the port lights on the front of the unit are version 7 of this switch. The performance of the unit is still excellent no matter which version you have. Definitely recommended if you need additional Ethernet ports in your home.

Works perfect. Amazing speeds

I needed more Ethernet cords on the 2nd floor while the modem and router were on the first, so I took the 1 Ethernet cord that ran upstairs that was plugged into my computer and plugged it into this switch. From the switch I was able to split Ethernet cords to my multiple devices. I have 1Gbps speed, so I was definitely worried about getting slower speeds when I used this thing. I tested it. Here are the results— Without switch, plugged directly via Ethernet: Ping- 54 DL- 273Mbps UL- 319Mbps With switch: Ping- 43 DL- 336Mbps UL- 317Mbps Yea, I'm not sure how it happened but my computer's internet is FASTER with the switch. Upload is 2Mbps slower on that test, but since it's slightly variable I'd say it's the same. Definitely a good product and if you need a switch, this is a good one to get.

Easy to install. Looks good. Worked immediately on installation.

I ran out of Ethernet ports on my 5 port 10/100 Ethernet Switch, so I got this 8 port switch. I can still use the 5 port switch on slower devices - just chain it to this one. Installation was simple. I disconnected power from the old switch, and pulled the wall wart out of the power strip. I then removed the Ethernet cables from the old switch, and powered up the new switch. As I plugged Ethernet cables from my devices, the active light for the port on this switch came on. The switch looks great, but I have it on the floor, where the cables and power strip are. I don't change cables often, so it's OK to keep it there, out of the way. I sort of wish I'd gotten the metal version of this switch, but this one works well. If it dies, I might upgrade, but it has a lifetime warranty. Oh, and do not pay for professional installation. Finally, as far as I can tell, my Ethernet speed to my computer is at least 10 times faster.

Well worth it, and easy set up

I have a LOT of devices connected to my router: XBox One 2x XBox 360 PS3 PS4 Audio Receiver Tivo 2+ iPads 2+ iPhones 2x Apple TV's 2x Windows laptops MacBook Pro And probably several others I've forgotten. I decided I want to get some of these (particularly devices doing heavy downloads or online gaming) connected by hardline instead of wifi, but my router had only 4 Ethernet ports. I purchased this so that I could have all of my devices in the entertainment system connected to the router by wire. Set up was easy - ethernet cable from router to switch then plug in switch to AC. Bought short ethernet cables for TiVo, XBox One, Apple TV, etc. and plugged them in - done. All connected with zero problems. Been running with this in place for a few weeks - and though it could be placebo, I feel that I have to reboot my router less often and have fewer issues getting my mobile devices to stay connected to wifi. (Have not noticed any difference in streaming movies, but downloads to my XBox One are definitely faster.)

Five Stars

Great purchase. It handles gigabit Ethernet and works perfect for me. I got this item August of 2014 and so I have almost owned this item for two years now and it is still working perfectly even with all ports usually being used. Lets my roommates share the wired connection easily. One thing that is odd is that mine doesn't look like the one that is pictured now. Maybe it got updated. So if you're in the need to have more Ethernet ports, this item will be great in doing so (unless you need more than 4 since one of the 5 will be used as an in port).

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