Reolink PoE Switch with 8 PoE Ports, 2 Gigabit Uplink Ports
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About Reolink PoE Switch with 8 PoE Ports, 2 Gigabit Uplink Ports
Overall Feedback:
90% positive
88% liked its broad compatibility
Consider the Reolink RLA-PS1 if you're looking for a POE+ switch with a total budget of 120W or less that complies with IEEE802.3af/at standards.
I have successfully used Reolink cameras with a name brand VMS using ONVIF streams and the image quality is superb.
Reolink cameras function perfectly when connected to any brand POE switch on our network.
As soon as I plugged in the cameras, the switch worked perfectly.
93% praised for its easy management features
The switch has a power management feature that automatically turns off devices to ensure that the total power consumption is 120W or less.
78% liked the flexible mounting options
I mentioned that the switch comes with mounting hardware/template, which is related to mounting options of computer-networking-switches.
The switch comes with mounting hardware/template for computer-networking-switches.
The switch has a good mounting option and is sturdy and well-built.
82% praised for its fast network speeds, while 18% experienced slow connectivity
The switch has a great value with 30W per port and a 120W total POE power budget.
I have noticed that the switch has 2 x 1 Gbit uplink ports, indicating a high network speed.
The switch has 2 x 1 Gbit uplink ports, indicating a high network speed.
The ports of the switch are only 100mbps instead of 1gbps.
86% liked the quiet operation, but 14% found it too loud
I haven't mentioned anything about the noise level of the switch.
I mentioned that this switch is only a 10/100 switch, which is fine for cams but maybe not for other stuff.
This switch is only a 10/100 switch, which may not be suitable for other stuff but is fine for cams.
87% liked the ample port count
The switch is well-built and has ample power for multiple POE devices.
93% appreciated the durable construction
The switch has high quality durable metal construction.
I have owned several Reolink cameras for a few years and can attest to the impressive construction quality of their hardware, typically unmatched for their prices. This switch is no exception and is sturdy and well-built.
The device feels sturdy and solid, unlike other plastic devices.
89% appreciated the robust security features
I noticed that the switch has a 4KV surge protection feature to prevent damage to connected devices from lightning.
The switch has a 4KV surge protection feature to prevent damage from lightning.
