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TP-Link 5-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Ethernet Switch + 15% Back w/ Prime Card

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Amazon has TP-Link 5-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Ethernet Switch (TL-SG105S-M2) for $34.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Note: On the product page you should see "Earn 15% back on this item when you pay with your Prime Visa." View full offer terms here.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Alternatively, Newegg has TP-Link 5-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Ethernet Switch (TL-SG105S-M2) for $34.99. Shipping is free.

Specs:
  • 5x 2.5G RJ45 Ethernet Ports
  • 25 Gbps Total Switching Capacity
  • Auto-Negotiation (100Mb/1G/2.5G)
  • Unmanaged Switch
  • Fanless Design
  • Metal Case
  • 5.45" x 4.96" x 3.98"
  • 9V DC Power Adapter

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  • This offer matches the previous Frontpage Deal.
  • Our research indicates that this offer is $5 lower than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $39.99
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
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Amazon has TP-Link 5-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Ethernet Switch (TL-SG105S-M2) for $34.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Note: On the product page you should see "Earn 15% back on this item when you pay with your Prime Visa." View full offer terms here.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Alternatively, Newegg has TP-Link 5-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Ethernet Switch (TL-SG105S-M2) for $34.99. Shipping is free.

Specs:
  • 5x 2.5G RJ45 Ethernet Ports
  • 25 Gbps Total Switching Capacity
  • Auto-Negotiation (100Mb/1G/2.5G)
  • Unmanaged Switch
  • Fanless Design
  • Metal Case
  • 5.45" x 4.96" x 3.98"
  • 9V DC Power Adapter

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
  • This offer matches the previous Frontpage Deal.
  • Our research indicates that this offer is $5 lower than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $39.99
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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CMGeniusToday 3:00 AM
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FWIW, I have used several "mystery brands" of small 2.5GbE switches (most are 4x 2.5G RJ45 and 2x 10G SFP+) and they have been working flawlessly. They are often $20-25. I get that TPLink is far more well known brand, but for basic setups where you want unmanaged basic multigig switching, I would strongly consider saving the money. At this price though, I probably would go TPLink if setting up for a small business or similar willing to spend a little more.
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hsvermaToday 4:23 AM
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Quote from CMGenius View quoted comment :
FWIW, I have used several "mystery brands" of small 2.5GbE switches (most are 4x 2.5G RJ45 and 2x 10G SFP+) and they have been working flawlessly. They are often $20-25. I get that TPLink is far more well known brand, but for basic setups where you want unmanaged basic multigig switching, I would strongly consider saving the money. At this price though, I probably would go TPLink if setting up for a small business or similar willing to spend a little more.
Any recommendations based on the ones you have used personally? I just got 2gig fiber and plan on using these switches for hardwiring TV's, game consoles, streaming devices. TIA.
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Quote from hsverma View quoted comment :
Any recommendations based on the ones you have used personally? I just got 2gig fiber and plan on using these switches for hardwiring TV's, game consoles, streaming devices. TIA.
I recommend checking out STH (ServeTheHome). They reviewed a number of the off-brand 2.5gb switches and determined many were identical inside regardless of the name outside. They're a good resource on these off-brand 2.5gb switches.

So far my TP-Link 8-port 2.5gb and my off-brand 6-port (4x2.5gb Ethernet & 2x10gb sfp+ for about $25) have been my best units. I tried a 7-port version (5x2.5gb & 2x10gb) of the same off-brand but it was defective, so test them when you get them.

I think the TP-link is worth the extra $10 IMO if you don't need 10gb sfp+ ports. Otherwise, based on my (admittedly limited) experience with the odd 7-port unit, I'd stick to the common/standard port configurations you'll see on STH's reviews for the "off-brand" switches. They follow a pattern I'll try to explain below.

They deploy a realtek chip for the 6-port (4x2.5gb ethernet + 2x10gb sfp+) configuration, and essentially daisy chain these to get more ports. So, the next up, the 10-port unit (8x2.5gb + 2x10gb), is really just two realtek chips in the box that talk to each other through one of their 10gb channels. This is why it's not a perfect doubling of the 6-port into a 12-port, one 10gb channel from each realtek chip is linked making the switch a 10-port. It still doubles the 2.5gb ports (4 go to each realtek chip) but keeps the available 10gb sfp+ ports at two (only one to each realtek chip). Think of it as if you had 2x separate 6-port units connected to each other via a cable to one of their 10gb ports; only they do this on the circuit board. I'm not sure what port configuration they stop doing this, but I thought it was a creative & simple way to create switches with more ports using the same parts (economies of scale).
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DLimmToday 10:36 AM
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Quote from hsverma View quoted comment :
Any recommendations based on the ones you have used personally? I just got 2gig fiber and plan on using these switches for hardwiring TV's, game consoles, streaming devices. TIA.
Does your TV, game console, and streaming device have 2.5GbE capability? In fact, sometimes their Wi-Fi has greater bandwidth than wired. Lastly, be sure your wires are rated for 2.5GbE also
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Quote from DLimm View quoted comment :
Does your TV, game console, and streaming device have 2.5GbE capability? In fact, sometimes their Wi-Fi has greater bandwidth than wired. Lastly, be sure your wires are rated for 2.5GbE also
Absolutely true

Interestingly enough, some TVs allow for networking through USB, so a USB/Ethernet adapter is at times a higher speed option. Something to google if you are trying to get higher networking speeds to your tv.

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