--- product_id: 48526910 title: "TP-Link 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" brand: "tp-link" price: "R1176" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48526910-tp-link-tl-sg105s-5-port-gigabit-ethernet-network-switch store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 84% energy saving tech 5 Gigabit RJ45 ports Durable metal casing TP-Link 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 **Brand:** tp-link **Price:** R1176 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Future-proof your home office with lightning-fast, silent, and smart networking! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TP-Link 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 by tp-link - **How much does it cost?** R1176 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48526910-tp-link-tl-sg105s-5-port-gigabit-ethernet-network-switch) ## Best For - tp-link enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tp-link brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Smart Traffic Management:** 802.1p/DSCP QoS and IGMP snooping optimize your network for smooth streaming and gaming. - β€’ **Flexible Placement Options:** Compact design fits perfectly on your desk or mounts discreetly on your wall for a clean setup. - β€’ **Built to Last & Stay Silent:** Robust metal chassis with fanless design ensures durability and whisper-quiet operation. - β€’ **Eco-Friendly Power Efficiency:** Green Ethernet technology cuts power consumption by up to 84%, saving energy and costs. - β€’ **Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity:** Expand your network effortlessly with 5 auto-negotiating Gigabit portsβ€”no setup needed. ## Overview The TP-Link TL-SG105 is a compact, fanless 5-port Gigabit Ethernet switch featuring plug-and-play setup, durable metal casing, and advanced traffic optimization. It supports 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds with energy-saving technology that reduces power use by up to 84%. Ideal for expanding wired networks in home offices, it offers flexible desktop or wall-mount installation backed by a lifetime warranty. ## Description Compact, fanless 5-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with plug-and-play setup, traffic optimization, and energy-saving design for easy, reliable network expansion. Review: Perfect! - I wanted to be able to connect multiple devices but only use one port on my router. I have found this product to be perfect for my needs, one of my devices is a desktop pc and I have not noticed any internet issues when using it. I have not tested it speed wise, whether I actually needed an ethernet switch is debatable. I have up to 120Mb internet and it seems to handle this speed absolutely fine. Maybe I didn't need an ethernet switch but at least I'm future proofed. Another device I have connected to the hub is a network hard drive (WD MyBookLive), this again works absolutely fine and I guess there may be a slight speed benefit when the desktop and hard drive talk to each other but I have not tested this, it works how I want it to so that's all I need to know. One thing I have seen coming up in reviews quite a lot is an issue with using dlna through switches like this. The network hard drive I describe above comes with dlna media streaming and it works absolutely fine for me. There is no difference between how it works when connected to this switch versus connected directly to the router - I had been concerned about this before purchasing as I use the hard drives media server capabilities to watch family videos on my TV. It does have some issues streaming full 1080p HD videos but the switch is not to blame for that as the issue is still present when the hard drive is connected directly to the router, I guess that could be an issue with my router, hard drive, or the capabilites of wireless N. Anyway, I thoroughly recommend this product if you need to connect multiple devices to one port on your router! Review: Works well and appears well-made. - The switch works properly and appears to be well constructed. I bought it to use in my ham radio station, hence I chose one with a metal case that could be grounded to reduce RF interference. ## Features - Plug and play, no configuration required, manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty - Sturdy metal case network switch, fanless quiet design, desktop or wall-mounting design - 5 port Gigabit Ethernet Splitter - 5 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit auto-negotiation RJ45 ports ideally expand network capacity - Traffic optimisation, support 802.1p/DSCP QoS and IGMP snooping function - Green Ethernet technology saves the power up to 84 percent ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00A128S24 | | Best Sellers Rank | 29,848 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 199 in Network Switches | | Box Contents | 1 x 5-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Desktop Switch TL-SG105, 1 x Installation Guide, 1 x Power Adapter | | Brand Name | TP-Link | | Case Material Type | Metal | | Color | black | | Compatible Devices | Devices with Ethernet Port | | Current Rating | 1 Kiloamps | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (123,829) | | Data Transfer Rate | 1000 Megabits Per Second | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00845973021146, 06935364021320 | | Interface | RJ45 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10L x 9.8W x 2.5H centimetres | | Item Part Number | TL-SG105, TLSG105 | | Item Type Name | 5 Ports gigabit desktop ethernet switch | | Item Weight | 7.76 Ounces | | Lower Temperature Rating | 1 Degrees Celsius | | Manufacturer | TP-Link | | Manufacturer Part Number | 2610605 | | Model Number | TL-SG105 | | Number of Ports | 5 | | Platform | No Operating System | | Product Warranty | Manufacturer's Lifetime Warranty | | Switch Type | unmanage | | UPC | 840460604031 845973021146 | | Unit Count | 5.0 count | | Upper Temperature Rating | 1 Degrees Celsius | | Voltage | 230 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** TP-Link - **Colour:** black - **Compatible devices:** Devices with Ethernet Port - **Included components:** 1 x 5-Port 10/100/1000Mbps Desktop Switch TL-SG105, 1 x Installation Guide, 1 x Power Adapter - **Number of ports:** 5 ## Images ![TP-Link 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 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fmh4PX3ML.jpg) ![TP-Link 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 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719dvduvASL.jpg) ![TP-Link 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 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cqVypAXKL.jpg) ![TP-Link 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 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41smrYgOc9L.jpg) ![TP-Link 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 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81eYhC1QJAL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: what is the difference between the smart switch and the unmanaged switch?** A: Unmanaged switches are plug and play - connect one of the ports to your existing LAN via Ethernet to receive additional physical Ethernet port connectivity via the switch. The Easy Smart variation offers some basic management features such as QoS for a Lag-Free Experience, IGMP Snooping for Multicast Optimization, and VLAN for Security. **Q: Are all ports capable of 1000mbps?** A: Yes all ports are capable of 1000mbps. Ex: My home internet download speed is 400mbps, I use cat6a cable for all connections starting from modem to router to switch and finally to all wired devices. All ports have green lights when device is on indicating it is running anywhere from 101mbps to 1000mbps then when I go to speed net I can check my speed on each device and am getting my full 400mbps that I am paying for. When I turn device off lights turn orange indicating speeds lower than 100mbps because my port is off and inactive. **Q: can I connect with ethernet cable to my fire stick tv and my laptop and use them both at the same time?** A: Yes. You can plug an Ethernet cord from your modem into this box and then cables from it to 4 devices to share your connection. **Q: What port would you plug the lan cable coming from the router into on the 24 port gigaswitch ?** A: All the ports of an Unmanaged Ethernet Switch are plug and play. You can, therefore, plug into any of the 24 ports. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect! *by T***G on 26 March 2014* I wanted to be able to connect multiple devices but only use one port on my router. I have found this product to be perfect for my needs, one of my devices is a desktop pc and I have not noticed any internet issues when using it. I have not tested it speed wise, whether I actually needed an ethernet switch is debatable. I have up to 120Mb internet and it seems to handle this speed absolutely fine. Maybe I didn't need an ethernet switch but at least I'm future proofed. Another device I have connected to the hub is a network hard drive (WD MyBookLive), this again works absolutely fine and I guess there may be a slight speed benefit when the desktop and hard drive talk to each other but I have not tested this, it works how I want it to so that's all I need to know. One thing I have seen coming up in reviews quite a lot is an issue with using dlna through switches like this. The network hard drive I describe above comes with dlna media streaming and it works absolutely fine for me. There is no difference between how it works when connected to this switch versus connected directly to the router - I had been concerned about this before purchasing as I use the hard drives media server capabilities to watch family videos on my TV. It does have some issues streaming full 1080p HD videos but the switch is not to blame for that as the issue is still present when the hard drive is connected directly to the router, I guess that could be an issue with my router, hard drive, or the capabilites of wireless N. Anyway, I thoroughly recommend this product if you need to connect multiple devices to one port on your router! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well and appears well-made. *by V***L on 7 December 2025* The switch works properly and appears to be well constructed. I bought it to use in my ham radio station, hence I chose one with a metal case that could be grounded to reduce RF interference. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good value for money *by G***N on 8 December 2014* If you simply want to increase the number of available ports off your broadband router, this is the ideal solution. I bought the 5 port version but other options are available and I am really impressed with the simplicity of the device. As others have said, one of the 5 ports is used as the input from the router, so you can connect other devices to each of the remaining ports. It is an extremely well made and solid item (roughly 10 cm square) and that makes up for the ugliness of it. It is well packaged and the box also contains the power adapter/lead, an instruction booklet and four adhesive rubber feet to stick on the underside where marked. Some may well want to read through instructions about how to tell what speed the connections are and the light colours to confirm, but I just wanted simple extra capacity and you only need to provide the additional leads to plug it into the router and to attach your extra devices. Plug it into the mains and it works and the lights do change colours and flash, if that is important to you. The one thing that did concern me was whether it would run hot, but it hasn't so far after being left plugged in 24-7. Both the case and power adapter have remained at room temperature only. ## Frequently Bought Together - TP-Link TL-SG105, 5 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Switch, Network Hub, Ethernet Splitter, Plug & Play, Fanless Metal Design, Shielded Ports, Traffic Optimization,Navy Blue - Cat 8 Ethernet Cable, 1.5Ft 3Ft 6Ft 10Ft 15Ft 20Ft 30Ft 40Ft 50Ft 60Ft 100Ft Heavy Duty High Speed Internet Network Cable, Professional LAN Cable Shielded in Wall, Indoor&Outdoor - TP-Link TL-SG108 8 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Network Switch, Ethernet Splitter Plug & Play Fanless Metal Design Shielded Ports Traffic Optimization --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48526910-tp-link-tl-sg105s-5-port-gigabit-ethernet-network-switch](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48526910-tp-link-tl-sg105s-5-port-gigabit-ethernet-network-switch) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*