TP-Link TL-SG105S | 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Number of Ports : 5
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Item Weight : 7.7 ounces|
Interface Type : Ethernet|
Data Transfer Rate : Gigabit|
Dimensions : 3.93 x 3.9 x 1.02 inches
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About TP-Link TL-SG105S | 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Overall Feedback:
93% positive
91% liked its broad compatibility, while 9% experienced compatibility issues
Internal network transfers are quick and everything is plug and play, indicating that it is easy to use and compatible with our setup.
After setting up dual ports to the switch from my router, it works more reliably now.
It works well with various devices like PCs, printers, video doorbells, Google home mini, Amazon Echo and eeros, but affects IGMP signaling over ethernet between Bells Home Hub 3000 combination modem/router and the Bell Fibe TV PVR (Arris) VIP 2262.
91% praised for its redundant fan design, while 9% experienced fan failure issues
I am disappointed with the switch's performance. It is not worth the time to fix and troubleshoot. Core switches should not die this quickly.
After 5 months of good use, all connections were lost due to the switch failing without any indication on the LED lights.
Over the last few months, the ports of the switch have slowly been dying, starting from the right.
84% praised for its easy management features, while 16% found it complicated to set up
The switch is well made and has a feature where amber lights only operate when 10 or 100 mbit devices are connected.
The device solved our WiFi dead zone problem in the basement.
I'm not sure what the switch is doing to the ethernet frames being sent between the Bell HH3000 and the VIP 2262. The trouble symptoms are consistent with reports I read about problems with handling IGMP properly for IP Mulicasting for IP TV.
Over the last few months, the ports of the switch have been dying slowly, starting from the right.
86% liked the flexible mounting options, but 14% found it difficult to install
The switch is mounted in our garage attic to limit the length of the runs.
The switch is compact and can be easily placed on a desk or shelf without taking up too much space.
This switch is not rack mountable and has no provisions for rack mounting.
I wanted to mount the switch differently, but the slots on the bottom did not allow it.
87% praised for its fast network speeds, while 13% experienced slow connectivity
After wiring up our office, we conducted a speed test and saw a 234% improvement.
I faced issues with the network speed of the switch, not getting good speed or any speed at all via Ethernet. I also experienced "Resolving Host" when trying to load webpages in Chrome.
I noticed a discrepancy in the transfer rates and discovered that the switch only supports 500mbits and not 1gbit.
77% liked the quiet operation, but 23% found it too loud
I have installed it in my basement under the stairs and it feeds the rest of the house.
I have not mentioned the noise level of the switch in my review. I focused on the issues with the switch and its compatibility with certain devices.
89% liked the ample port count
I am using the 16 port switch for my cable, smart tv and apple tv connections.
I am satisfied with the upgrade and happy with the product.
89% appreciated the durable construction
The quality of construction is unusually high with an attractive, heavy metal case rather than plastic.
The switch has a metal casing and is built with high-quality materials, ensuring durability and longevity.
84% appreciated the robust security features, while 16% found them inadequate
I inserted a quality switch between the 5268ac gateway and the downstream device and it solved the problem.
I am not sure about the security features of the TP Link unmanaged 16 port switch as I do not have a sophisticated network sniffer. However, the trouble symptoms are consistent with reports I have read about problems with handling IGMP properly for IP Mulicasting for IP TV.
