Woot has
TP-Link TL-SG105E 5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch for
$9.99.
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Features:- Expand your network with 5 high-speed ethernet ports.
- Manage and configure your network effortlessly via a web interface/free software.
- Segment traffic with up to 32 VLANs simultaneously (out of 4K VLAN IDs) for better security.
- Monitor your network effectively with port mirroring, loop prevention, and cable diagnostics.
- Enhances multicast application performance.
- Optimize traffic flow for various applications.
- Enhance network efficiency and security with features like Link Aggregation, Port Mirroring, IGMP Snooping, and Loop Prevention.
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To install it get a laptop, disable wifi, plug this thing into the Ethernet port (I connected to port 5), configure your Ethernet port for manual ipv4 instead of DHCP, set ip 192.168.0.2 and mask 255.255.255.0, open a browser and connect to 192.168.0.1 and over http, not https. Its web server takes a minute to be ready after you first turn it on. Username and password are both "admin" by default and it'll demand you set a new password.
From there you can upload the new firmware file you downloaded and unzipped from tp-link and I would recommend restoring factory defaults after doing that, which will make the console password admin again. Do not power it off during these processes, the console reloads on its own.
Finally remember to unplug this, set your ethernet adapter back to DHCP, and turn your wifi on again.
I have owned 6 of these over the years and they all die the same way. They work fine for a few months or even a few years then one day they start overheating and dropping tons of packets on all interfaces with no changes to the device or environment, in a climate-controlled room that never goes above 72 degrees F.
https://imgur.com/a/3N31WGF
I replaced 3 of them just within the dates of April 17, 2021 and February 15, 2022
I also had similar issues with a TP-Link TL-SG108 8 Port.
I have since swapped out my switches for these two brands/models and have had no issues since.
NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS305) |
TRENDnet 16-Port Unmanaged Gigabit GREENnet Desktop Metal Switch TEG-S16DG
Also, here is the relevant Amazon link: https://a.co/d/iSulaya
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I might have to pick one of these up even though I don't really need it.
No manufacturer warranty?
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Also, here is the relevant Amazon link: https://a.co/d/iSulaya
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Does this support CAT5 or CAT6 or some other speed ? (max speed )
Also, here is the relevant Amazon link: https://a.co/d/iSulaya
Does this support CAT5 or CAT6 or some other speed ? (max speed )
Cat5 and Cat6 are cable standards and Cat5E can do 10Gb up to 50M, and Cat6 up to 100M (in theory). Unless you have network equipment in your household that can do 2.5Gbps or above, this is the next appropriate switch for a standard household network.
- 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Manage and configure your network effortlessly via a web interface/free software.
I have a tp-link omada network at home and can confirm this switch cannot be managed using the omada controller. This switch does have a web interface where you can configure the ports, loop, bandwidth, LAG, VLAN, some QoS, etc... However it does work like an unmanaged switch out of the box.Even though it can't be managed in a central system such as the omada controller, it can be configured beyond what most would consider a "dumb switch"
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I have owned 6 of these over the years and they all die the same way. They work fine for a few months or even a few years then one day they start overheating and dropping tons of packets on all interfaces with no changes to the device or environment, in a climate-controlled room that never goes above 72 degrees F.
https://imgur.com/a/3N31WGF
I replaced 3 of them just within the dates of April 17, 2021 and February 15, 2022
I also had similar issues with a TP-Link TL-SG108 8 Port.
I have since swapped out my switches for these two brands/models and have had no issues since.
NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS305) |
TRENDnet 16-Port Unmanaged Gigabit GREENnet Desktop Metal Switch TEG-S16DG
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I have owned 6 of these over the years and they all die the same way. They work fine for a few months or even a few years then one day they start overheating and dropping tons of packets on all interfaces with no changes to the device or environment, in a climate-controlled room that never goes above 72 degrees F.
https://imgur.com/a/3N31WGF
I replaced 3 of them just within the dates of April 17, 2021 and February 15, 2022
I also had similar issues with a TP-Link TL-SG108 8 Port.
I have since swapped out my switches for these two brands/models and have had no issues since.
NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS305) |
TRENDnet 16-Port Unmanaged Gigabit GREENnet Desktop Metal Switch TEG-S16DG
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