TRENDnet 5-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch
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About TRENDnet 5-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch
Overall Feedback:
84% positive
79% liked its broad compatibility
This switch is designed for users looking to upgrade their network to 2.5 Gigabit speeds and provides a straightforward and efficient way to boost data transfer rates.
76% praised for its redundant fan design, while 24% experienced fan failure issues
When there is a lot of network activity, the casing gets warm, but it's not too hot and there's no fan.
71% praised for its easy management features, while 29% found it complicated to set up
The switch is unmanaged and lacks advanced features like VLAN support or QoS prioritization.
91% liked the flexible mounting options
Both switches are fan-less, have steel housings, have 5 ports, and are wall mountable, indicating that our TRENDnet switch has the same mounting options as the QNAP switch.
The switch has a compact design and fanless operation, making it suitable for various environments, from home offices to small businesses.
90% praised for its fast network speeds, while 10% experienced slow connectivity
We have a nice speed of 2.5 Gbps on our network.
I received the product exactly as described and it has allowed me to achieve near-gigabit wired internet speed for my work-from-home setup.
It worked well for about a week and then started slowing down.
80% liked the quiet operation, but 20% found it too loud
The switch operates silently, making it suitable for noise-sensitive environments.
My switch casing gets warm when there is a lot of network activity, but it's not hot.
The switch runs extremely hot and can burn your hand if held for a few seconds.
84% liked the ample port count, but 16% needed more ports for their setup
The switch is ideal for users who demand faster data transfers with 5 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, perfect for activities like video streaming, online gaming, and large file sharing.
The switch has a back plane fabric of 25 GB, which guarantees 2.5 GB in and out for every port.
The switch has a total power of 55W, but each port can only handle 12.95W. It is not suitable for devices that require more than 13W. We should consider Netgear's offerings instead.
I cannot feed 2.5Gbe out because the rest of the ports are just 1GB ports.
78% appreciated the durable construction, while 22% noticed flimsy parts
I find the build quality of the switch satisfactory with its metal housing providing durability and effective heat dissipation.
I am satisfied with the build quality of the switch, especially the metal casing and overall quality. It is also easy to use.
The DC power plug is cheap and the plastic European snap-in adapter is even cheaper. It does not include a US plug or adapter.
72% appreciated the robust security features, while 28% found them inadequate
Trendnet is a safer choice for privacy-conscious individuals as they are based in the USA and certified by the US government to not spy on you.
I have noticed that this switch is unmanaged and lacks advanced features such as VLAN support or QoS prioritization.
I noticed that the switch fails to pass vlan tags, which is a security feature that any layer 2, unmanaged switch should be able to do without any problems.
The switch should pass vlan tags without any problems as it is a security feature that any layer 2, unmanaged switch should have.
