Model: TL-SG116
from $57.99
The TP-Link TL-SG116 is a 16-port unmanaged desktop switch designed to expand your network with reliable, high-speed Gigabit Ethernet connections. Featuring 16 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports, it offers a substantial 32 Gb/s switching bandwidth and a forwarding rate of 23.8 Mpps, ensuring efficient data transfer for your connected devices. Its fanless, passive cooling system allows for quiet operation, making it suitable for various environments, while its durable steel construction and compact dimensions (11.3 x 4.4 x 1") make it an ideal solution for home offices or small businesses needing to connect multiple Windows desktops and other network-enabled devices.
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 $57.99.
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-SG116 16-Port 10/100/1000 Mb/s Desktop Switch is available at bhphoto, newegg, cdw, starting at $57.99.
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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