TP-Link LS105GP 5-Port Full Gigabit PoE+ Switch, Metal Network Switch

I recently upgraded my home network setup with this Switch, and it has proven to be excellent. First and foremost, the setup was a breeze. It truly lives up to the "plug and play" promise, allowing me to have it up and running within minutes. The auto-negotiation feature ensures that it seamlessly connects at the highest possible speed, making the most of my network's capabilities. The gigabit Ethernet ports deliver lightning-fast data transfer rates, and I've noticed a significant improvement in my network's performance. Whether it's streaming, online gaming, or large file transfers, this switch handles it all with ease. I easily get the full speed with no issues. I have this on the 2nd floor and have several devices plugged into it and so far have not experienced any slowness or dropouts. The build quality is also solid, and the plastic case is durable. The switch's compact design is ideal for my space, and it does not look out of place among the other devices I have. I also appreciate the energy-saving feature, which helps reduce power consumption when ports are not in use. It's a thoughtful addition that aligns with my efforts to maintain an eco-friendly home. I highly recommend this network switch to anyone in need of a cost-effective and efficient solution to expand their network capabilities. It's a top-notch choice!

I bought this PoE switch to power a mesh / access point system in my home so I didn’t need separate power supplies for each unit. Instead of having power adapters everywhere, I can now run both power and data through a single network cable, which keeps everything much cleaner and easier to manage. The setup was incredibly simple – just plug it in and it works straight away. I have Ethernet cables running around 20 feet from the switch to the access points and there’s been absolutely no drop in signal or performance. It does exactly what it says on the tin. Solid, reliable and perfect if you need to power devices like access points, cameras or other PoE equipment without extra power supplies everywhere. Definitely a great little switch for a home network setup.

I recently built some ESP32 powered camera devices using POE ports - I purchased this PoE switch to act as the main hub for them and it works really well, my father picked one of these up for using the cameras on his Model Railway. Not much else to say beyond them doing exactly what they need to - so far been 100% reliable, four cameras streaming data across them with all of them consuming power for 48 hours straight over one weekend and no issues from the hub at all, very happy with the purchase.

Note: This is for the LS105GP, a LiteWave PoE+ model. Not the LS105G, nor the TL-SG1005D. Needed a switch to power my desk phone and the landline base station at home and was sick of using PoE injectors. This one seemed good and yeah, it really is for £33, which is how much I paid. It has an auto-recovery function, which the manual says is for rebooting devices which are behaving abnormally. I can only assume this means it will temporarily cut power to that device's port, then restore it. It's not enabled by default but has a hardware toggle switch on the back. There's also a switch to extend the PoE range of ports 1 and 2. The 65W PoE budget is very good for the price, though I'll never get to maxing it out I suspect. It only has four PoE+ ports instead of all five, so the fifth port lacks it. This creates a slight oddity as that means port 5 is now your uplink to your router (or another switch), but that's not much of an issue. The only gripes I have with this thing are as follows: 1. The Ethernet jacks are plastic. This seems to follow the LiteWave design where products are made cheaper by omitting higher quality metal RJ45 ports. In the short term I doubt this will be an issue, but perhaps something to note. 2. The power brick is larger than the switch itself. It's scarily large for just 70 watts! I hope one day gallium nitride power supplies trickle down to cheap PoE switches like this one. 3. The mains cable included with the brick is miserably short, which is very unlike TP-Link. It's one of the 'Mickey Mouse' IEC C5/C6 cables. In conclusion, it's a really dinky little switch that I like, but that power brick is too large and the plastic Ethernet jacks raise durability concerns. However, for £35-40, it's still worth the money.

Not a great deal to say. It’s a switch that does exactly what it’s supposed to. I’m using it to power a TP-Link outdoor access point on a Starlink satellite broadband system. Setup was completely plug-and-play—no configuration needed at all. The PoE works flawlessly, delivering power and data over a single cable, which made installation much cleaner and simpler than having a separate power supply. Build quality feels solid, it runs silently as expected with no noticeable heat issues. If you need a reliable, no-fuss PoE switch for a small setup, this is a great choice. Highly recommended!

This is one of those items that I was hoping to buy cheap, plug in, make sure it was working and then forget about. I've been able to do exactly that. I bought it to give me a few wired ethernet connections behind my TV stand for my Xbox, Smart TV and Apple TV. To be fair, two of those devices already worked over my home WiFi, but for network stability and a solid connection, you can't beat a good ol' wire going into the back of something! There are no ethernet cables provided with this switch, just a power cable, so you will need an ethernet cable for each device you want to connect. Once I had untangled three patch cables from my "magical box of tangled cables" ( I keep meaning to sort them out with colour-coordinated velcro straps, but that’s another story!), the switch was plugged in and working within 2 minutes of unboxing, which is exactly what I hoped for. The plastic casing is obviously going to feel a little cheaper than the brushed metal look on the more expensive switches, but it feels well made, even if it is very light. It runs completely silently and uses little power, so you won't notice a surge in any electricity bills! This device has some limits, which are worth knowing for someone with high needs, but for the average Joe like me, this is ideal. It has a 100Mbps limit, but this hasn't affected any of my TV or gaming habits. Technically, it claims to have 200Mbps full duplex, but I confess that this is where my brain starts to hurt, and I just have to pretend I understand. I **THINK** it means that the switch can run 100Mbps in both directions simultaneously but you won't get a 200Mbps streaming rate in one direction. In layman's terms: I have watched full HD (1080p) Netflix shows through this switch, without any buffering, on a broadband connection of under 60Mbps. I often wonder how many people benefit hugely from the 100Mbps+ range but the limit may be frustrating for someone who has splashed out on a broadband speed of 200Mbps. So if you have paid out for a 200Mbps broadband, AND for Ultra HD content AND an Ultra HD TV, then I strongly advise you pay the extra for one of the TP-Link's "big brothers" with a Gigabit limit. However, if like me, you want a cheap little switch to add to your nest of cables tucked behind your poor old "1080p TV", this is perfectly fine. Plug it in, check it works, forget about it!

Delivery n good time, well packaged, works a treat and very easy to install. Now have a Mac, Canon Pro 1000 printer, a wifi extender to my outbuilding and can live video link from my studio hardwired without swapping cables. So much faster than wifi to the same.

Good and reliable

Generalnie sprzęt działa i jest mały. Według informacji udostępnia 5 portów i tutaj producent mija się trochę z prawdą, bo jeden port odpada na wejście, więc mamy tylko 4 porty na podłączenie urządzeń. Jakoś to przegapiłem. Byłem pewien że na tylnej ściance jest wejście sieciowe a na przedniej są wyjścia, ale nie. Jeżeli potrzebujesz 5 wyjść to ten sprzęt nie jest dla Ciebie.

Non contiene la classica presa europea, ma la presa americana.

Works well on standard speed nbn

Okay port, I will recommend getting a giga one for today as internet speed goes faster today

Very good and fast speed product, thanks Amazon and TP-Link.