TP-Hyperlink TL-SG108 8 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Community Swap, Ethernet Splitter Plug & Play Fanless Metallic Design Shielded Ports Site visitors Optimization

10 reviews for TP-Hyperlink TL-SG108 8 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Community Swap, Ethernet Splitter Plug & Play Fanless Metallic Design Shielded Ports Site visitors Optimization

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   AllThingsTech – March 13, 2025

   Plug and Play… that’s all there is to it.
   I decided to change my wireless home camera set up to wired. Well, my router only has 4x 1Gbps LAN ports and I have my PC + 5 cameras at the moment.I wanted to just turn Wi-Fi off. I mean, Wi-Fi cams are so easy to hack. I’ve hacked my own and got my credentials + password.So, after having more and more neighbors move in nearby (ughhh), and knowing that I could see everything about their wireless networks, (I am a computer tech guy, I’m not naming software, but I can see who has Ring door bells, smart appliances, cameras and which routers they go to and which extenders are on that LAN).I didn’t want anyone seeing me. So, wired, here I come.I have an 8 foot ( I think ) Cat8 (don’t ask haha, family member had one) Ethernet cable going from my PC to router. That’s port 1. Then I have port 2 going from my router to the TP-Link TL-SG108 8 Port Gigabit Switch. I bought it over the 5 port because… why not? The price was there to just go for the 8 port imo. Plus, I’m gonna fill it up eventually. Then I have the other two 1Gbps ports on my router going out to a camera.Then I have 3x cameras connected to the TL-SG108 Switch. So, so far, 4x connections. 1 from the router, 3x from cameras.Ping to cameras are still <1ms, just like the ones connected directly to the router. I'm using several 30ft and a 50ft Cat 7 ethernet cables from Amazon Basics. They work perfectly.My motherboard has 2.5Gbps Ethernet, so I would have liked to have went with a 2.5Gbps switch, but then I'd also need a 2.5Gbps Ethernet router... so yeah..1Gbps it is. Plus, it was way cheaper, anyways. I can't believe how cheap it is. It feels SOLID. Heavy for its size. That is ALWAYS a positive sign in the electronics world. Light electronics are cheaply made. This is not cheap. It doesn't even get warm to the touch.I'm excited and looking for more cameras to add to it haha.Oh, and yes, it's literally plug and play. It's as if all you're doing is adding more ports to your router. There is no other set up involved. To see the devices connected to the switch, you go to your router's admin page as normal.Zero set up other than plugging in the power adapter into it and then the wall. Then just plug your ethernet cable from your router to it. Now... any ethernet devices plugged into the switch will show up on your router and, as such, your home network. I'd buy more. I WANT 2.5Gbps so I'm ready to a 2.5Gbps router, but really, I'll probably have 10Gbps Ethernet on my motherboard by then.Ya can't keep up with the latest and greatest. Besides, my cameras don't come close at all to touching 1Gbps. I use H.264 encoding and they're older. For fun, I used "jpeg" encoding to hit 70Mbps, but it handled it fine. So I went back to H.264 and only run at 15Mbps combined speed.Update: I've now added another Ethernet cable to this TL-SG108 and plugged it into my Samsung SmartTV. Again, zero issues. It's handling everything I throw at it.110% satisfied with this purchase. If I'm not careful, I'm gonna fill up all 8 ports and have to buy another one haha. Good thing my router is also powerful enough to handle all this (DIR-878). It's nothing special, but it, too, is part of the equation in handling so much data coming through the Ethernet cable that's going to the TL-SG108.I'll stop here... because I'm pretty much saying "I love it" over and over. DEFINITELY recommend it or whichever model you need with the amount of ports you need. I'd recommend future-proofing and going with the 8-port over the 5 port since you will be down 1 port from the get go since you have to plug your router into it. The price is not much more and you don't want to regret not getting the 8 port over the 5 port.BUT that depends on your needs. You may need a 5 port on one side of your house and another 5 port on the other end, I dunno. That's why I went with the 8 port... and then got some 35ft and 50ft Cat7 cables from Amazon Basics.LOVE IT!

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   Amazon Customer for a really long time – March 13, 2025

   Does the job
   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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   POTU David, Author – March 13, 2025

   Perfert for a home office/small office setup – Easy to setup and Use
   I’m into cybersecurity and best practices (laugh), so, I like the ability to switch off unused ports, and custom configure even a small network. It is a set-and-forget device for most applications.In my setup, a cable modem feeds into a Mesh Network. This device empowers my three home office systems to have hard-wired connectivity, which basically means full utilization of the available bandwidth. The Mesh Network works great for my laptops and smartphones, but the bandwidth isn’t quite the same as most wireless networks.I’ve never used TP-Link products before, and so far, I’m impressed with the quality, functionality and price/value for my temporary ‘basement’ home office setup (chuckle).

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   Robert B – March 13, 2025

   Works great
   Have had this installed now for about 2 months. Bought to replace a netgear switch that stopped working after 3 years. Easy to install it was a direct replacement and home network is running smoothly.

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   Justa Custa Ma – March 13, 2025

   Works well, easy to use
   So far this ethernet switch has been working pretty well. Initially I had some issues getting one of the ports to send the signal out to my computer, which required me to unplug and replug the device, but this problem seems to have gone away and it works like a charm now. I felt like the instructions could have been a little more helpful, but a quick internet search helped me find what I was missing. I think you just plug the incoming ethernet cable into port 8, and ports 1-7 are for outgoing cables. Great product for a simple home network setup, and now each room in my house has ethernet!

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   Eduardo de Miranda Duin – March 13, 2025

   Excelente custo-benefício. Produto de qualidade, uso diariamente, bem robusto. Recomendo.

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   Donald J Cook – March 13, 2025

   Works well with my TV inputs, Mesh WiFi router and NAS. Much faster and more reliable than WiFi.

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   Anónimo – March 13, 2025

   El swtich funciona muy bien y es fácil de instalar: sólo se conecta a la luz, en una entrada se coloca un cable Ethernet que ya esté enchufado en el router, y en las otras los aparatos a los que se desea que estén conectados al router, y listo! La velocidad de internet no baja en mi caso, y el cuerpo de metal hace que el switch no se caliente. Recomendado!

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   ANDRE MANTEUFFEL – March 13, 2025

   Funcionando faz 6 meses com eficiência . Marca confiável

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    Rocky – March 13, 2025

    The TP-Link TL-SG108 8 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Network Switch is a reliable and affordable networking solution for home and small business environments. With its compact design and plug-and-play functionality, this switch offers easy installation and seamless integration into any network setup.Featuring eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, the TL-SG108 provides high-speed connectivity for multiple devices, allowing for fast and reliable data transmission. Whether you’re connecting computers, printers, gaming consoles, or streaming devices, this switch ensures smooth and efficient communication across your network.One of the key advantages of the TL-SG108 is its unmanaged design, which means it requires no configuration or setup. Simply plug in your devices and start enjoying fast and stable network connectivity right away. This makes it an ideal choice for users who want a hassle-free networking solution without the need for technical expertise.Additionally, the TL-SG108 is built with energy efficiency in mind, featuring innovative green technology that automatically adjusts power consumption based on network traffic and cable length. This helps reduce energy costs and minimize environmental impact without sacrificing performance.Overall, the TP-Link TL-SG108 8 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Network Switch is a reliable and cost-effective networking solution that delivers fast and stable connectivity for home and small business users. Its plug-and-play functionality, high-speed Gigabit ports, and energy-efficient design make it a versatile and practical choice for anyone looking to expand or enhance their network infrastructure.