Lightning Deal: $41.99: TRENDnet TEG-S350 5-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Network Switch at Amazon

MoisesA7010

Jul 11, 2025 7:47 AM

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MoisesA7010Jul 11, 2025 7:47 AM

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are people really needing 2.5G networks these days?

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xh3f

Jul 11, 2025 10:11 AM

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xh3fJul 11, 2025 10:11 AM

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Quote from MoisesA7010

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are people really needing 2.5G networks these days?

One yes answer here.

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cool_miki

Jul 11, 2025 1:50 PM

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cool_mikiJul 11, 2025 1:50 PM

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Instead get this from Ubiquiti

Networks Flex Mini 2.5G 5-Port Managed Network Switch https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...witch.html

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justye

Jul 11, 2025 2:01 PM

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justyeJul 11, 2025 2:01 PM

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Quote from xh3f

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One yes answer here.

What are you using it for?

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Ericatdallas

Jul 11, 2025 2:56 PM

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EricatdallasJul 11, 2025 2:56 PM

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What are you using it for?

NAS, media servers and trunk to other WiFi access points serving large family.

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Ymyinfinity

Jul 11, 2025 7:23 PM

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YmyinfinityJul 11, 2025 7:23 PM

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Quote from cool_miki

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Instead get this from Ubiquiti Networks Flex Mini 2.5G 5-Port Managed Network Switch https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...witch.html

If you don't need the management layer, I actually just bought this switch instead:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1C5K...title&th=1
POE+ for my EAP670, and 60Gbps switching capacity vs. the 25 on the TRENDnet

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CoreyC1521

Jul 11, 2025 7:30 PM

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CoreyC1521Jul 11, 2025 7:30 PM

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I've had good luck with this one from BrosTrend that's $37.99. Connects my mesh router with 2.5 Gb backhaul. Also have a 8 port for $48.36.

5 port:
https://www.amazon.com/BrosTrend-Switch-Ethernet-Multi-Gigabit-Protection/dp/B0DJLNTBVF/ref=sr_1_1?c... [amazon.com]

8 port:
https://www.amazon.com/BrosTrend-Switch-Ethernet-Networking-Protection/dp/B0DJLPNQZ6/ref=sr_1_2?crid... [amazon.com]

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SDSummerDay

Jul 11, 2025 9:13 PM

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SDSummerDayJul 11, 2025 9:13 PM

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Quote from Ymyinfinity

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If you don't need the management layer, I actually just bought this switch instead:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1C5K...title&th=1
POE+ for my EAP670, and 60Gbps switching capacity vs. the 25 on the TRENDnet

the one you posted seems like much better deal , especially the version with 2 of the SFP+ port

MacsAre1

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Jul 11, 2025 9:27 PM

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MacsAre1

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Jul 11, 2025 9:27 PM

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Quote from Ymyinfinity

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If you don't need the management layer, I actually just bought this switch instead:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1C5K...title&th=1 [amazon.com]
POE+ for my EAP670, and 60Gbps switching capacity vs. the 25 on the TRENDnet

Personally, I'd stay away from the one you linked or any other random unknown brands like the BrosTrend another posted. They've always been cheaper than established brands like TP-Link or Trendnet, but support will never be as good.

MacsAre1

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Jul 11, 2025 9:50 PM

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MacsAre1

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I can't see much difference between this and the TP-Link TL-SG105-M2 5 port 2.5G switch which is $2 less for Prime Day. The Trendnet is slightly smaller. Though if size matters the TP-Link TL-SH105S-M2 is the smallest for about $8 more than the Trendnet. Though that's the same price as the Ubiquiti managed switch mentioned above.

FWIW, Tom's hardware rated the TL-SG105-M2 as the best 5 port 2.5G switch in 2022: https://www.tomshardware.com/best...k-switches

TL-SG105-M2 for $39: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...X0DER&th=1

TL-SH105S-M2 for $49:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL...B0CMXXPTVH

tropicalb

Jul 12, 2025 1:44 AM

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Quote from CoreyC1521

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I've had good luck with this one from BrosTrend that's $37.99. Connects my mesh router with 2.5 Gb backhaul. Also have a 8 port for $48.36.

5 port:
https://www.amazon.com/BrosTrend-Switch-Ethernet-Multi-Gigabit-Protection/dp/B0DJLNTBVF/ref=sr_1_1?c... [amazon.com]

8 port:
https://www.amazon.com/BrosTrend-Switch-Ethernet-Networking-Protection/dp/B0DJLPNQZ6/ref=sr_1_2?crid... [amazon.com]

How long have you been using it? I've never heard of this brand but the price looks good! Thanks.

MacsAre1

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Jul 12, 2025 2:06 AM

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MacsAre1

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Jul 12, 2025 2:06 AM

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Quote from MoisesA7010

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are people really needing 2.5G networks these days?

I just build a new NAS out of an old HP Elitedesk in large part so I could upgrade the network to something faster with a PCIe card, which I can't do easily with my Synology.

Spankybean

Jul 12, 2025 2:25 AM

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I just build a new NAS out of an old HP Elitedesk in large part so I could upgrade the network to something faster with a PCIe card, which I can't do easily with my Synology.

I put a 2.5Gbe USB nic on my synology. Easy.

Ymyinfinity

Jul 12, 2025 4:14 AM

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YmyinfinityJul 12, 2025 4:14 AM

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Quote from MacsAre1

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Personally, I'd stay away from the one you linked or any other random unknown brands like the BrosTrend another posted. They've always been cheaper than established brands like TP-Link or Trendnet, but support will never be as good.

That's true in general for a lot of hardware, but unmanaged switches are largely commodity devices these days, and paying extra is really just paying for the brand name.
They basically all use the same chipset, which is why you see similar speed/port/PoE configurations across completely unrelated brands.
Keeplink is one of the brands tested by ServeTheHome: https://www.servethehome.com/keep...h-realtek/

MacsAre1

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Jul 12, 2025 5:18 AM

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MacsAre1

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Quote from Spankybean

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I put a 2.5Gbe USB nic on my synology. Easy.

don't you have to deal with installing 3rd party drivers though? Which might break on a system update?

Lightning Deal: $41.99: TRENDnet TEG-S350 5-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Network Switch at Amazon

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