TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Switch | Easy Smart Managed | Plug & Play | Desktop/Wall-Mount | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Support QoS, Vlan, IGMP and LAG (TL-SG108E)
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Brand | TP-Link |
Number of Ports | 8 |
Included Components | TL-SG108E Power Adapter Installation Guide Rubber Feet |
Color | Black |
Switch Type | Metal |
About this item
- 𝟴 𝗚𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀: expand your network with 8 high-speed ethernet ports
- 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Manage and configure your network effortlessly via a web interface/free software
- 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗩𝗟𝗔𝗡: Segment traffic with up to 32 VLANs simultaneously (out of 4K VLAN IDs) for better security
- 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Monitor your network effectively with port mirroring, loop prevention, and cable diagnostics
- 𝗜𝗚𝗠𝗣 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴: Enhances multicast application performance
- 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗤𝗼𝗦: Optimize traffic flow for various applications
- 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝟮 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Enhance network efficiency and security with features like Link Aggregation, Port Mirroring, IGMP Snooping, and Loop Prevention
- 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Suitable for desktop or wall mount
- 𝟯-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘆: Backed by our industry-leading 3-year warranty and free technical support from 6am to 6pm PST Monday to Fridays, you can work with confidence
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On-mode power consumption
4.48 watts
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Sturdy Metal CasingSturdy, compact metal casing and shielded RJ45 ports, with desktop/wall-mounting design, to meet your needs in any environment. Besides, fanless design ensures quiet operation. |
QoS For Fluent Online ExperienceAdministrators can designate the priority of traffic based on QoS, for example, to ensure that voice and video applications remain clear and lag-free. |
Effective ManagementTL-SG108E offers network monitoring for users to observe traffic behavior. Through its web-based user interface and management utility, it also offers a variety of useful features, including network monitoring, traffic prioritization, and enhanced QoS. |
Traffic OptimizationIGMP Snooping optimizes multimedia traffic delivery, to ensure a better network experience especially for applications like IPTV. |
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TP-Link offers a full suite of networking products to be your one-stop-shop for all your business networking needs, including unmanaged, Easy Smart, Smart Managed, and PoE switches, outdoor long-range wireless point-to-point networking (CPE product line), and accessories like SFP modules, media converters, and PoE splitters/injectors. SMB products are secured with indulstry-leading protection policy and free technical support.
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User interface | 4.6 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.5 |
Tech Support | 4.4 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.1 |
WiFi signal | 4.5 | — | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.2 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
Quality of material | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.7 | — | — | 4.5 |
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Product Dimensions | 6.2 x 4 x 1 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.12 pounds |
ASIN | B00K4DS5KU |
Item model number | TL-SG108E |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6 in Computer Networking Switches |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 23, 2014 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Language | English, English, English, English, English |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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Product Description
The TL SG108E 8 Port Gigabit Easy Smart switch is an ideal upgrade from an unmanaged switch, designed for Small and Medium Business networks that require simple network management. Network administrators can effectively monitor traffic via Port Mirroring, Loop Prevention and Cable Diagnostics features. To optimize traffic on your business network, TL SG108E offers Port based/802.1p/DSCP QoS2 to keep latency sensitive traffic moving smoothly and jitter free. Additionally, port based, tag based and MTU VLAN can improve security and meet more network segmentation requirements. Moreover, with its innovative energy efficient technology, the TL SG108E can save up to 58 percent of power consumption, making it an nature friendly solution for your business network. TP LINK’s Gigabit Easy Smart switch, TL SG108E offers network monitoring for users to observe traffic behavior. With Port Mirroring, Loop Prevention and Cable Diagnostics features, TL SG108E can identify and even locate connection problems on your business network. Moreover, administrators can designate the priority of the traffic based on Port Priority, 802.1P and DSCP Priority, to ensure that voice and video are always clear, smooth and lag free. Additionally, to improve security and network performance, TL SG108E supports MTU VLAN, port based VLAN and 802.1Q based VLAN functions. TL SG108E is an upgrade from the plug and play Unmanaged Switch, delivering great value while empowering your network and similarly delivering great value to the end user. You now have the choice to go green when upgrading to a gigabit network! This new generation of TL SG108E 8 Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch features the latest energy efficient technologies that can greatly expand your network’s capacity with much less power. It automatically adjusts power consumption according to the link status and cable length to limit the carbon footprint of your network. When a computer or network equipment is off, the corresponding port of a traditional switch will continue to consume considerable amounts of power. The TL SG108E can automatically detect the link status of each port and reduce the power consumption of ports that are idle. Ideally, shorter cables would use less power with less power degradation over their length; this is not the case with most devices as they will use the same amount of power across the cable regardless of whether it is 10 or 50 meters in length. The TL SG108E analyzes the length of the Ethernet cable connected and adjusts the power usage accordingly, rather than keeping the power consumption in a conventional solution. TL SG108E is easy to use and manage. Auto MDI/MDI X crossover on all ports eliminate the need for crossover cables or uplink ports. Auto negotiation on each port senses the link speed of a network device (either 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and intelligently adjusts for compatibility and optimal performance. Its compact size makes it ideal for desktops with limited space while also being Rack mountable, convenient and safe. Dynamic LED lights provide real time work status display and basic fault diagnosis.
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Customers like the performance, size and quality of the network switch. For example, they mention that it works great right out of the box, is compact and unobtrusive, and is small but powerful. Some are satisfied with the material, and ease of setup. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity, ports, and noise.
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Customers are happy with the performance of the switch. They mention that it works like a charm, is versatile, and effective in real-world scenarios. Some say that the switch works great right out of the box and is pleasantly surprised with the results. Customers also say that it keeps their network running smoothly and that they don't see any lag or disruption.
"...It's a testament to the switch's versatility and effectiveness in real-world scenarios...." Read more
"...’, the printer remains connected, and even most laptops are seeing better speeds and responsiveness on the WiFi...." Read more
"...Tested with up to 3 devices under load. Latency was statistically unchanged and bandwidth/QoS was what you'd expect on paper so overhead is super..." Read more
"...It’s nice having the extra ports, and I don’t see any lag or disruption." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the network switch. They mention that it is well-made, dependable, and a great value purchase. The metal design adds durability and ensures silent operation. The switch is rugged and compact, making it a solid, reliable, and easy to set up device.
"...The fanless metal design not only adds durability but also ensures silent operation, making it an unobtrusive addition to my network gear...." Read more
"...They’re reliable and easy to setup and use.The long story:..." Read more
"...If you think you don't need to just do it anyway. Its cheap, easy, and a good best practice to prevent yanks from plugged in devices, etc.4...." Read more
"Not much to say about this, well built and easy to use. It’s nice having the extra ports, and I don’t see any lag or disruption." Read more
Customers find the network switch easy to setup and use. They mention it's a plug-in-and-play box with no configuration required. Customers also appreciate the simple interface and web-based setup. They say the switch is quick and easy to connect and allow for easy mounting and removal.
"...tech enthusiast or a beginner, getting this switch up and running is a straightforward process...." Read more
"...They’re reliable and easy to setup and use.The long story:..." Read more
"...If you think you don't need to just do it anyway. Its cheap, easy, and a good best practice to prevent yanks from plugged in devices, etc.4...." Read more
"Not much to say about this, well built and easy to use. It’s nice having the extra ports, and I don’t see any lag or disruption." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the network switch. They mention that it's compact and unobtrusive, making it perfect for a single room. They also appreciate the small size, saying that it keeps the temp file very small.
"...TL-SG105 has proven itself as a reliable solution for those seeking a compact and efficient Ethernet switch...." Read more
"Small compact switch\hub. Can hang on a wall. The power supply needs to be reworked. It's bulky and won't fit in some places because of its shape" Read more
"Very simple setup, nice, small package, excellent performance." Read more
"...Finally needed it and it works great. It's small so you can hide it pretty neatly." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the material of the network switch. They mention that it's made of metal, not plastic, which protects it from being easily damaged. Some appreciate the fanless metal design, which not only adds durability but also ensures silent operation.
"...The fanless metal design not only adds durability but also ensures silent operation, making it an unobtrusive addition to my network gear...." Read more
"...The switch is a simple dark metal steel box, with LEDs that show your System Power, Link, with Speed..." Read more
"Case is metal nit cheap plastic, it is plug & play. Works well so far." Read more
"...To my surprise, this is surprisingly solid--the case is actually metal rather than plastic and the same goes for the ports...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the switch. Some mention that it's a fantastic choice for seamless connectivity with advanced features like QoS, VLAN, IGMP, and LAG. They say it provides the reliable connectivity required for smooth performance. However, others say that their computers were lagging and not fully connecting to the Internet, the wireless signal wouldn't reach, and the wireless router delivers a noticeably weaker signal than their previous Linksys MR9000.
"...seamlessly integrated into this setup, providing the reliable connectivity required for smooth performances...." Read more
"...Smart phones are no longer ‘dropped’, the printer remains connected, and even most laptops are seeing better speeds and responsiveness on the WiFi...." Read more
"...to be fine as a modem, but its wireless router delivers a noticeably weaker wifi signal than my previous Linksys MR9000...." Read more
"...It can handle high-bandwidth applications such as online gaming, video streaming, file sharing, and VoIP...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ports of the network switch. Some mention that it's nice having the extra ports, and works well. The shielded ports and traffic optimization add a layer of reliability. However, others say that it only had 2 ethernet ports, or that there are only four ports that can be used.
"...The shielded ports and traffic optimization add a layer of reliability, making it suitable for various networking needs...." Read more
"...The new combo modem/router has only two ethernet ports, versus the 4 on my prior Linksys MR9000 router...." Read more
"Not much to say about this, well built and easy to use. It’s nice having the extra ports, and I don’t see any lag or disruption." Read more
"...I wasn't wrong! Solid build, plenty of ports, and a good price...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the network switch. Some mention that it works well, has no bells or whistles, and is super silent, while others say that they are getting a high pitch noise from the AC adapter that came, a constant squeal and hiss of this terrible 9v power supply, and a very high pitch wining coming from it. They say that it is annoying while working, distracting, and weird stuff starts happening.
"...When I plugged the TPLink switch into it, weird stuff starting happening...." Read more
"...The fanless metal design not only adds durability but also ensures silent operation, making it an unobtrusive addition to my network gear...." Read more
"...But using this product just messes with it and it's super annoying and idk how to get it to work if it's even working as intended." Read more
"...The switch has a sturdy metal case and a fanless design that ensures quiet operation and durability...." Read more
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The form factor of the TL-SG105 hits the sweet spot. It's compact enough to fit seamlessly into my setup without taking up unnecessary space. The fanless metal design not only adds durability but also ensures silent operation, making it an unobtrusive addition to my network gear.
Setting up the TL-SG105 is a breeze. It truly lives up to its "Plug & Play" promise. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a beginner, getting this switch up and running is a straightforward process. The shielded ports and traffic optimization add a layer of reliability, making it suitable for various networking needs.
In my DJ gigs, I rely on a network setup that involves my PioneerDJ CDJ2000NXS2, DJM900NXS2, and laptop. The TL-SG105 has seamlessly integrated into this setup, providing the reliable connectivity required for smooth performances. It's a testament to the switch's versatility and effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
I highly recommend the TP-Link TL-SG105 for those with very simple network setups in need of a quick and efficient solution. It's perfect for study connectivity, offering stability without unnecessary complications. Whether you're a tech enthusiast tinkering with networking or just need a reliable switch for your DJ gigs, the TL-SG105 gets the job done. It's a compact powerhouse that proves good things do come in small packages!
The long story:
I had purchased the PoE one at first to allow it to later be utilized for a security station if need be (or if I had something fun to play with), but I also got the unmanaged 5 port (without PoE) on accident. The one WITHOUT PoE is much smaller (3/4 the size it feels like). I would recommend the 5 or 8 port if you just have a few things you wish to plug in to it. PoE is not something you should worry about unless you know your devices require it. My household has issues with WiFi, so many devices can’t connect well enough to have an enjoyable experience. WiFi extenders, a new router, etc, did not work for us in the past (and ended up causing many issues), so we resulted to using Ethernet for our most used devices. Our internet plan is top tier for our area, so we expected better connections. Turns out we just do a whole lot of internet stuff to bog down the main router and our bandwidth!
The household setup:
One switch (PoE 5 port, unmanaged) is at the router since the router only offers 2 Ethernet ports. This switch services a smart TV, computer, and free cable for whatever device we decide to plug in (be a laptop or game console). It also services another switch (5 port, unmanaged) across the house. That way we only have one Ethernet cable running across the house until we can put it under the house.
The second switch services a WiFi station, computer, game console, and smart TV. The computer is on 24/7 and the TV is on a majority of the day and night streaming HD movies and shows from multiple services. All of these are fairly ‘heavy’ devices on this switch, as in they are constantly downloading or uploading content all waking hours of the day.
All devices are connected with CAT 7 Ethernet cables, but CAT 6 work just fine. (I would recommend CAT 6 or CAT6a since it is certified to run gigabit. CAT 7 is overkill and I do not recommend it because of price and it’s not standardized as much as the others).
Results:
So far everyone in the household has noticed an improvement not only with the devices plugged into the switches, but also the overall WiFi quality. Smart phones are no longer ‘dropped’, the printer remains connected, and even most laptops are seeing better speeds and responsiveness on the WiFi. My household is especially polluted with plug and play devices (such as Amazon Echos, Ring Cameras, wireless smart plugs, etc), and all of these seem more responsive now that we have gotten the ‘heavy’ loads off of the WiFi.
The second switch that is piggybacking off of the first switch has no issues, and all devices are able to preform to their peak. Even though not all of them are gigabit, they seem to greatly benefit from being on Ethernet. Zoom calls are much better too. Before we could only have 1 person on zoom but now everyone can get on so long as only one person is on WiFi.
The switches do not heat too much and are easily concealable, but require power. I do not recommend stuffing them into a blanket closet or among pillows though, even though it’s tempting to hide their flashing lights.
Overall they have exceeded my expectations. This review will be updated in the future if any issues arise.
Pros:
* Runs cold to the touch even when under decent load with multiple devices so its probably very energy efficient.
* Seems to be very high performance! No latency or bandwidth changes vs direct CAT6a connection on gigabit ethernet. Tested with up to 3 devices under load. Latency was statistically unchanged and bandwidth/QoS was what you'd expect on paper so overhead is super low and on board protocols are implemented extremely well! Grain of salt though... I haven't formally benchmarked or even really used SOHO switches since the 10/100 days. Maybe all makes/models are similar nowadays, but 20 years ago using switches was only a tad better than a hub in terms collision prevention and simple QoS.
* Physical build quality is top notch, with one caveat (see Cons)
Cons:
* Design of metal casing is probably perfect for mounting on the side of standard 1U or 2U racks, warehouse racks, or anything else with standardized screw hole placement and (ideally) the ability to come in from behind or at least see what you're doing. I needed to mount this to a wall in my home office where I couldn't just screw into a rack with standard mounts and slide the switch in place 5 seconds later.
There may be a much better way, but the only solution I could come up with (in order to use the rubber feet as standoffs to allow airflow) was to take the housing apart and unscrew/remove the PCB to see what the correct distance between screws needed to be. In theory this would be the last step but unfortunately problem #2 (really the only roadblock in retrospect) was that when wall mounting, the shape of the mounting cutouts are such that you (or at least me?)don't give you enough "turning radius" to get the switch mounted without the offset from the screw head and the wall surface being stupidly long.
The only solution where the standoff distance was both far enough to get the screw heads in there while ALSO getting it to mount securely without flapping around loose was to clip the opening a bit with sheet metal snips. This was a tad challenging but doable, mostly because of the cramped areas for maneuver.
My recommended wall mount steps (unless someone has a better way) are:
1. Insert the screws in the mounting holes, and position in the narrower "top" area where they loosely stay in place when held in by hand. This will be the distance when mounted. 2. Gently press the switch and screws into the wall just enough to create 2 small dents so you know where to drill.
3. Drill. I didn't need a drywall screw due to wood paneling, but use drywall screws if bare drywall. If you think you don't need to just do it anyway. Its cheap, easy, and a good best practice to prevent yanks from plugged in devices, etc.
4. Screw the screws in 95% of the way. You may be able to just mount the switch ok. If not, you may need to do step 5...
5. (Optional). If necessary AND you know what you're doing, AND you don't care about warranties, open up the mounting cavity with metal snips, but only after you have unscrewed the device housing and have carefully removed all the (guts). Put them aside in an anti static bag to keep them safe.
Start by clipping tiny slivers from the two mounting cavities on the bottom device housing piece. Adjust the screw depth until you can easily mount the housing without it feeling loose. You may need to test/adjust a few times, since the screw head will be blocked by sheet metal. This is the core design flaw, otherwise you could just (at worst) unscrew the top housing cover, remove the "guts", and just screw it in by hand, with the final step being to put everything back together (annoying but simple if you own magnetic screwdrivers).
Again, only do this if no viable alternatives exist for you, as I'm sure it voids the warranty.
Conclusion? Buy this excellent product, just be prepared for a "project" if this is going on a wall in a SOHO setting.