TL-SG105S 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch, Ethernet Splitter 1 to 4, Network 4 Way Ethernet Hub, Desktop & Wall-Mounting, Sturdy Metal Case, Fanless, Plug & Play, Energy-Saving

Gave the TP-Link TL-SG105S 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch 5 stars. Exactly what you want from a switch—plug and play with no setup needed and it just works instantly. Speeds are solid across all ports and it handles multiple devices without any drop in performance. The metal casing feels durable and the fanless design keeps it completely silent. Perfect for expanding your network at home or desk setup. Reliable, simple, and does the job flawlessly

This network switch has been a life saver. It was very easy to set up and worked straight away with no complicated installation needed. I just plugged in the Ethernet cables and it did exactly what I needed, giving me extra wired connections without any hassle. The connection has been stable, and I have not noticed any issues with speed or signal quality. It is also small and lightweight, so it is easy to place on a desk or tuck away neatly. For the price, I think it is great value. If you need more Ethernet ports and want something simple that just works, I would definitely recommend it.

I recently picked up the TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch and I gotta say it’s been a game changer for my home office. I was struggling with weak Wi-Fi connections and constant buffering while trying to work from home, especially during video calls. I decided to go for a wired connection instead and this little switch has made such a difference. Setting it up was super simple since it's basically plug and play. I just plugged in my modem and a couple of devices like my laptop and gaming console and it worked right away. The best part is that it’s fanless which means it’s completely silent – no annoying humming in the background while I’m trying to focus. It’s really sturdy too. The metal casing feels durable and it doesn’t take up much space on my desk. I love how I can also wall-mount it if I need more room. I also noticed it seems to save energy which is a nice bonus, especially since I'm trying to be more eco-friendly. Overall, if you're looking for a reliable way to connect multiple devices with speed and stability, I definitely recommend the TP-Link switch. It’s been a solid addition to my tech setup and I’m really pleased with how it’s performing. It’s made everything from working to gaming so much smoother.

Over the years I have always enjoyed using TP-Link products. They have seemed to offer great value for money without compromising functionality. They also tend to last as well..! These five port metal housed switches are so well made I can only imagine that they would survive the toughest of environments. For me it was worth paying the small difference in price to have the metal cased version over that of the plastic. I have included three photos of these V5 five port metal switches. The first photo shows four of the five ports used to connect to devices and then the fifth port to connect to the LAN. The second photo shows the five ports connected and then the rear of the switch where the power supply connects. The third photo shows the throughput over the LAN with three of these switches connected. Of course the actual throughput will vary with factors other than just the switches deciding the overall sustained transfer speeds. For me I get sustained 113MB/sec transfer speeds on single large files and then a reduced speed if there are many small files being sent across the LAN. The theoretical maximum speed is 125MB/sec. The forth photo shows the box they are packaged in, well made and sturdy packaging with a UK based support address. In total I have four of these switches, a fifth on my LAN is an eighth port version. The other type of switch in use is a POE six port Netgear for my CCTV cameras. These five port V5 metal cased switches are a delight to use, robust and solid and they simply work. So why drop a star in the ratings..... The first reason to drop a star is that they don't offer a Yellow light for a 100Mb connection. They do offer the green light for the 1000Mb one, often the green and yellow are on each side of the connected port. This might bother you or not. The other point is the positioning of the power connector. It is on the opposite side to that of the plugged port connections, that means it can never fit up flush to a wall in certain situations as either the front or the back protrude. Aesthetically, for some, it looks "cleaner" if the connections are all facing on the same side. That being said I do have a couple of Netgear 8 port metal switches and they too have the power port on the opposite side to the LAN ports, altho other models that I have do not have that arrangement. If the above bothers you then look elsewhere. So to summarise, these small metal 5 port switches are unmanaged, simply plug and use but no port or speed etc management via a UI, very well made and simply work with a life time warranty. I do recommend these switches and I do hope that you have found this review useful to help with your buying choices. Best wishes

Been using this now for a good few weeks . With so many things requiring internet connecting this has tidied things up no end . Works well and so easy to set up . Unobtrusive and out of the way .

Needed this because my heating system didn't link to my new broadband system. Read the instructions, plugged it in, it worked straight away. A good price, as well.

Not enough ports on your router? Multiple devices needing a wired connection due to poor WiFi? Tried powerline adapters but disappointed with the speed and latency? Get a network switch. I have previously bought one of these brilliant little devices because of unstable WiFi connections and simply needing more ethernet ports. Now I'm doing it all over again because of a new ISP and the (crappy) router needs to be downstairs due to the fibre optic connection. After being driven mad by WiFi issues (good old fashioned thick brick walls) and the poor speed and high latency of powerline adapters, I simply decided to run a long length of flat Cat 7 under the stairway carpet through to the router downstairs. This affordable little network switch has enabled me to connect my PC, NAS and Audio streamer to the router with a single length of cable. There's nothing to configure, just connect up to 4 devices that you need for your network communications or internet access and connect to your router. Job done. For those who need to configure their network for enhanced security, well you probably already know this isn't the device for your needs. But home office or entertainment users who don't have the foggiest about networks and just want something that's cheap and will literally work the moment you plug it in, then yes, this could be exactly what you need. Be aware that this doesn't support power over ethernet, which may be required for some security cameras, so all your devices must have their own power supply. I can't find any information on added latency, but I can say it beats the snot out of even the best power line adapter as they never even get close to their claimed speed (half is considered good going) and I was suffering a reported 3 seconds (yes seconds, not milliseconds) of when pinging to BBC as a latency test. It was up to 8 seconds with the old adapters I had. At the time of writing, I have yet to repeat the test, but I can say everything has sped up noticeably. The one proper analysis I have found confirms speed is pretty much as claimed and that power draw is very low indeed. Just remember that performance is affected by temperature and the chipset is passively cooled, so place it away from radiators, direct sunlight and other sources of heat if possible.

Works great for my 2.5gb network connections. Plug and play so super easy to work with. Fits nicely on my shelf. Well built and sturdy so should last me a long time.

Edit 11/21/2025: I periodically like to perform check-ins on my previous reviews. Over 3 years later I am happy to say this thing still works flawlessly. Haven't encountered a single hiccup. Very consumer friendly and is truly "set it and forget it". ----------------- First off I need to mention that Amazon asked me to rate 3 "features": 'WiFi signal', 'Tech Support', and the 'User Interface'. Let me be clear that this device does not use WiFi and it does not have it's own local IP address to let you log into a "User Interface". Just wanted to point this out in case you come across other reviews that have these two "features" rated that could be misleading you. I recently built a house and had it wired for Cat 6 Ethernet, with there being 1 wall port in each room. One room in particular I have a desktop PC and an Xbox that I wanted both to have a wired internet connection to which is what required the purchase of this device. It is extremely easy to set up, and with it being "unmanaged", there was no portal I needed to sign into that would require me to mess with settings. It's a very simple "plug-and-play" set up, you simply need to connect an incoming ethernet cable from your router/modem (in any port) and then you can now share that internet connection to 4 other wired devices - that's all there is to it. One important note is this: if you have a modem-only device (these devices usually only have a single ethernet port on the back) then you are probably needing a router - not a switch. A router is capable of assigning your devices their own internal IP addresses via DHCP - which is important if you don't know how to assign them yourself. It's also what manages your NAT for situations your devices may need to use the same internet port number. While you don't necessarily need to know what all of this means, you need to understand that a switch is not a replacement for a router. If you are a consumer (as opposed to a business) then you're likely considering this switch to extend/add more ports than what your router has (they usually have around 4 or 5). Even the devices that are connected directly to this switch will still be getting their local IP addresses assigned from your router. The benefit of this switch over a "hub" is that it knows how to route your internet traffic to your devices. So even though it's not responsible for assigning IP addresses to your devices, it knows how to route specific traffic to the devices that require it. It does so lightning-fast - I notice absolutely no additional latency (which is great for gaming) and no compromise in speed either. If you're on the market for a small unmanaged switch, then this is an affordable and excellent choice... A hub, on the other hand, will route all traffic it receives to all devices that are connected to it (they do not 'switch' traffic to specific devices), which essentially requires the devices themselves to ignore the traffic it doesn't want. It adds additional overhead and can potentially cause dropped packets and they just essentially add additional network congestion. I could see a hub being used for something like printers or IoT devices where latency isn't critical, but I think it's ultimately beneficial to just not use them at all even though they might look similar to a switch. And as I've said above, this device does not contain WiFi. You cannot connect this wirelessly to any device. You would be able to purchase a separate device that would connect to this to transmit a wifi signal, but this will not do it on its own.

a good quality switch for cheapest price, you can't ask for more for the quality this offers for the price.

Switch de ótima qualidade!

Switch works brilliantly, reaching the full gigabit speed. Only using 3 ports so far and they all function well.

Le produit fonctionne bien mais il est livré avec une prise secteur qui n’est pas à la norme FR 😬 => inutilisable en l'état.