TP-Link TL-SG105MPE - 5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 4-Port PoE+ - Limited Lifetime Warranty

✅ Practical Testing and Honest Impressions:I was hardwiring eero systems and needed a PoE switch to directly support exterior eero units. I chose the 8-port version, and from unboxing to installation, I was impressed by the build quality, ease of use, and performance stability. This is rack-mountable and includes mounting brackets and screws, but I opted to keep it freestanding and used the included self-stick feet to protect the surface underneath.✏️ What to Know in 30 Seconds:• 8 PoE ports with automatic prioritization (Port 1 highest priority)• Total power budget of 126W• All-metal housing with rack-mountable design• Includes rubber pads for desktop use• Plug-and-play setup, no software or configuration required• Overload protection with power prioritization• Solid value for build quality and functionality📝 Design and Build:The all-metal chassis gives it a premium, substantial feel, no cheap plastic here. It feels like enterprise-grade gear at a consumer-friendly price. Ventilation is passive, and the case is clean and minimal without being flashy. The power prioritization is a smart touch, helping avoid issues if total power draw exceeds the rated 126W.🧐 Practical Use:Install was flawlessly simple: plug into power, connect Ethernet to the ports, and it just works. I used this to support a set of wired eero systems, including units mounted outdoors, and it delivered stable PoE with no fuss. I haven’t run into any overheating or power draw issues, but it’s great knowing Port 1 gets priority if that ever happens.⭐️ Advantages:• Solid, premium construction• Includes mounting hardware and adhesive feet• PoE prioritization for power-hungry environments• Works flawlessly with eero systems and other PoE devices• Silent, fanless design• Truly plug-and-play• Excellent price for the quality⚠️ Considerations:• Not managed (no advanced switch configuration)• Prioritization is automatic and not manually configurable✅ Best For:• Home or small business networks needing PoE• Users adding PoE cameras or access points• Installations requiring hardwired power• Anyone looking for affordable, reliable plug-and-play PoE📌 In Conclusion:This 8-port TP-Link PoE switch is one of the best values I’ve found in the networking category. It feels premium, operates smoothly, and handles power distribution intelligently. Whether you’re mounting it in a rack or setting it on a desk, it’s built to last and works without a hiccup. Exactly what I needed.⭐ Star Rating: 4.8/5Honest, detailed, and unbiased reviews ensure that every purchase may be completed with confidence. This feedback is based on real experience, offering clear insights to help consumers make informed decisions.

Great price for a 16-port POE switch. Not complicated. Just dumb switch. Very reliable and it just works.

This switch does a great job of powering the 3 Raspberry Pi 5 boards I have connected to it and could, in theory, power a 4th. Speeds reach gigabit, as expected. It is silent. I don't have too much reason for it to be a managed switch, but has all the right settings which would integrate into my VLAN'd network.One small gripe is that the power supply for it is much larger than the switch itself. If you're buying it for the footprint, expect another 1.5" x 6" x 4" (approximate) for its installation.

Really aimed at half non-POE use. Actually a little short on power even at minimum POE power when using all ports. Though reading specs with a little math should make that obvious.I would not suggest this switch for use even a small number of 8K cameras. It just lacks the bandwidth. Such a pairing defeats the purpose of buying 8K instead of 4K cameras...unless its a temporary solution running in 4K or lower mode just until a better switch can be obtained. By itself this switch could be considered a throwaway (or repurposed to lesser role) later.Also a bit short on port speed/bandwidth when used with all modern mid-resolution 2K-4K cameras. So individual 4k cameras many need to lose some detail to compression etc. But most importantly this switch lacks a high speed "upload" port for sending all other ports to the NVR. So considerable planning and compromise is necessary when using this switch with a full complement of anything but the cheapest modern security cameras. Again its obvious with little math when looking at the specs.

Working with this network switch was my first experience setting up an IP-based video network. I was advised to purchase an unmanaged switch which this one is. So this switch has a static IP address which is perfect for our purposes. We currently have 3 PoE cameras and a PTZ controller connected to this switch and the IP addresses need to all be static. I like that this switch offers PoE over all 8 ports because that allows us room for growth and flexibility. For a newbie in IP network switches, I lucked into this one. There are so many available and I had only minimal knowledge of what I was doing when I purchased this one.

Switches those frames around and powers my wireless AP. This is only manageable via the built-in web interface. It is not compatible with the Omada controller, just FYI.

It's a dumb switch so there's nothing to configure. I specifically wanted a rackmount switch and this fit the bill. It's been happily running POE cameras since the day it was installed.

This little POE switch is great. I have been in the Networking field for over 25 years and I have found TP-Link to be a great manufacturer of various network gear. This little switch has plenty of power to run four POE cameras that I hooked up. The switch plugs into a TP-Link Deco for wifi since it is located in a stand alone garage. The interface is simple and easy enough to understand. I am used to using Cisco and Juniper products all these years and using the CLI (Command Line Interface) with them.My only two comments would be I wish the power supply was built in or not so large. A wall wort would be nicer. Also if there was a CLI and SSH I would feel right at home (work) ;^)