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The TRENDnet 8-Port 10/100Mbps PoE Switch is a compact and efficient networking solution designed for small to medium-sized environments. This unmanaged switch features four 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, delivering up to 15.4W per port (802.3af) with a total PoE power budget of 30W, alongside four standard 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet ports. With a passive cooling system, a 96 Kb packet buffer, and a 1K MAC address table, it provides reliable connectivity for devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points without the need for additional power outlets.
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 $47.99.
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 TRENDnet 8-Port 10/100Mbps PoE Switch is available at bhphoto, cdw, starting at $47.99.
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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