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 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.

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).

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.

I purchased the TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Switch to deal with Wi-Fi signal issues, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations. I was getting a poor Wi-Fi router signal in the basement of my home but, since I've gotten this switch I have been able to connect my PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S gaming consoles and t.v. to my home network quickly and easily with no lagging issues or poor reception at all.Setting up the switch was a breeze. It was a simple plug-and-play process, and it was up and running within minutes. The switch has five-gigabit ethernet ports, which provide lightning-fast connection speeds and virtually eliminate any lag or buffering while gaming.What's more, the switch has a sturdy metal casing, which gives it a robust feel and ensures that it can withstand regular use. It is also compact and lightweight, making it easy to move around or take on the go.I appreciate the switch's auto-negotiation function, which automatically adjusts the speed and duplex mode of the connected devices for maximum performance. This feature has resulted in a seamless and uninterrupted gaming experience.I would definitely recommend the TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Switch to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient solution to connect multiple devices to their network. Its lightning-fast speeds, sturdy construction, and ease of use make it an excellent choice for gamers looking to take their gaming experience to the next level.

Not much to say. It works great as one would expect. That all you can ask for. Now to see if it last as long as one would expect or hope for.

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.