Model: TL-SF1016D
from $34.99
Quickly expand your Small Office or Home Office (SOHO) network capacity with the TL-SF1016D 16-Port 10/100 Mb/s Unmanaged Switch from TP-Link . Featuring 16 10/100 Mb/s ports with a 3.2 Gb/s switching capacity and support for up to 2K MAC addresses, this unmanaged switch allows you to quickly connect compatible devices, such as computers, printers, smart TVs, and more, to your network. Each port supports Auto MDI/MDIX function, so you don't need crossover cables or dedicated uplink ports. The TL-SF1016D is also built for high efficiency with IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex mode and backpressure for half-duplex mode help to manage traffic congestion. Additionally, energy-efficient technologies help to reduce energy costs by automatically adjusting the switch's power consumption according to each port's link status and connected cable length. With its plug-and-play, fanless design, the TL-SF1016D is built to operate quietly while mounted on a desk or wall.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups. Available from $34.99.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
Common Failure Modes
Switches are solid-state devices with high reliability. When they fail, it is usually due to lightning strikes/power surges blowing individual ports or the internal power supply dying.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups.
Network switches are extremely reliable solid-state devices. They are usually replaced because networking speed standards outgrow them, rather than due to hardware failure.
The TP-Link TL-SF1016D 16-Port 10/100 Mb/s Unmanaged Switch is available at bhphoto, starting at $34.99.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
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