TP-Link 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Switch | Unmanaged Pro | Plug and Play | Desktop | Sturdy Metal w/Shielded Ports | Limited Lifetime Replacement (TL-SG105E), Black…

The TP-Link TL-SG108 unmanaged switch/hub (meaning no web or software access to configure) provides good, solid, "predictable" 1Gbs network speed on my home network. I'm paying IQFiber for 1Gbs service, but just noticed after being with them, trouble free for 2 years (or more?) that I was still using my old TPLink TL-SF1008 100Mbs splitter hub and wasting quite a bit of network speed on some of my devices....so was about to order the Netgear 1Gbs equivalent to the 108 until I read some reviews...so went for this TPLink 1Gbs unit, the TL-SG108. (Which actually looks IDENTICLE to the Netgear...so they're now probably made in the same Chinese factory !🤣)Regardless, I switched my cables over to the 108, even able to use the old TPLink power supply that came with my old 1008 100 Mbs unit (exactly the same voltage and current capacity), and tested throughput....I've posted a "Speedtest" photo of the old 100Mbs hub performance, and then the Speedtest results of the new 1Gbs unit, testing on the same Lenovo laptop running Win11....results are just as it's supposed to perform...10x the speed for under $20 !❤️🙂 ...runs totally cool to the touch too. One thing I noticed though....first time I ran Speedtest with the new 108 hub I got the same mid 90's speed...so I disconnected all other ethernet devices and unplugged the hub, plugged it back in, then plugged one ethernet cable at a time, starting with the test laptop, back in to the 1Gbs 108 hub, running Speedtest from the same laptop each time, to see if one of the devices or cables was slowing the whole network back down to "lowest common denominator," 100Mbs, but once everything was plugged back in, I got the consistent 900's on the test laptop every time. 🤔🥳

I recently purchased the TP-Link TL-SG108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Network Switch to upgrade my home network setup, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Here's my personal experience with this device:Why I Bought ItMy router only has a few Ethernet ports, and with multiple devices needing a wired connection (PC, smart TV, gaming console, and cameras), I needed a reliable solution to expand my network. After some research, the TL-SG108 stood out for its affordability and positive reviews.Setup ExperienceSetting up this switch was incredibly simple—true plug-and-play. I connected my router to one of the ports and plugged in my devices to the others. Within minutes, everything was up and running without requiring any configuration. The instructions were straightforward, though I did have to double-check online to confirm which port serves as the input from the router (any port works).PerformanceThe performance has been excellent so far. My devices now have stable gigabit speeds, which has made streaming, gaming, and file transfers noticeably faster and smoother. Even when multiple devices are active simultaneously, there’s no lag or slowdown.Build QualityI appreciate the sturdy metal casing—it feels durable and premium compared to plastic alternatives. The fanless design is a bonus because it operates silently, making it perfect for my quiet home office setup. The compact size also makes it easy to place on my desk or mount on a wall.Pros:Ease of Use: Plug-and-play setup was effortless.Reliable Speeds: All connected devices enjoy fast and stable gigabit connections.Durable Design: The metal casing ensures longevity and heat dissipation.Silent Operation: No fan noise at all!Affordable Price: At $19.99, it’s a great value for expanding your network.Cons:Basic Features: As an unmanaged switch, it lacks advanced configuration options (e.g., VLAN tagging or port monitoring).Overall ThoughtsThe TP-Link TL-SG108 is perfect for anyone looking to expand their home or small office network without breaking the bank or dealing with complex setups. It’s reliable, fast, and well-built—ideal for users like me who need simplicity but still want high performance.I highly recommend this switch if you’re looking for an easy way to connect multiple devices while maintaining gigabit speeds!

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!