TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Switch | Easy Smart Managed | Plug & Play | Desktop/Wall-Mount | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Support QoS, Vlan, IGMP and LAG (TL-SG108E)

I’ve been using this connector several days now, and it’s working as expected. I’m using it plugged into a WiFi extender to hardwire our TV and PlayStation. This is giving us faster and more consistent connection. Even though we have fiber internet, the location it was installed in our house is not central, so we’ve had to do the extensions. And our Sony TV’s internal WiFi won’t keep a connection (a common issue for Sony TVs), and game downloads were taking too long as well as not being able to play a live game while downloading.This little box has fixed the issues. It really is just a plug-and-go item. Super easy and you don’t have to be techy to understand how it works. Keep in mind that one port will be dedicated to the WiFi box or extender, so buy the size you need accordingly. If you’ve got 6 devices to connect, you need at least 7 ports.I didn’t know what “looping” was, so after looking into it, I left that switch to “off.” It was not recommended, and warned of slowing speeds and mixing up devices. It’s working great so far. TV connection hasn’t faltered since switching to the box (and not directly into extender box). And the PlayStation downloaded a game in 5mins that, unwired, estimated 30mins! My husband was very happy. He then downloaded Cyberpunk 2077, which is a huge file. When he tried downloading it unwired, it quoted like half a day, lol. Hardwired, it took less than 1.5hrs, AND, at the same time, he was able to play a college football game that uses the network for live play.One thing to note: this did change our IP address, so when we went into Hulu after getting it connected, we got the “it looks like you’re not at home?” message. We had to “update our home location” even though we didn’t really move. You get 4 of these home changes a year, so just FYI. I’m sure Hulu is familiar with this and would work it out if you don’t have any home address changes left, but the hassle and time would be annoying.Overall, I couldn’t be more pleased. If this box stops working after a time, I’ll update my review. But for $12.50 on sale, it’s a steal. The box itself seems quality and well made. It’s got a weight to it and was packaged well. Definitely recommend.

I love this switch! I've got two of them on my LAN, and they work amazingly well. Once you set them up you never need to worry about them again. They are simple, inexpensive, and get the job done. They are small and easy to tuck out of the way. The one in the picture on this review is tucked behind my workstation in my office. The other is in the utility closet that contains my router and modem. They allow me to take the single Ethernet port in a given room and split it out for multiple devices. I think the only downside is that it doesn't have 2.5Gb/s ports because my router and my workstation do support 2.5Gb/s Ethernet. It is not a huge deal, though. My internet connection is only 800Mb/s, so I would only be able to utilize the extra bandwidth with devices on the LAN. It would have no benefit for my WAN connection. I would recommend these switches to anyone looking to wire their home network.

I’ve been using the TP-Link TL-SG105 for a few months now, and it’s one of those rare networking devices that just works exactly as advertised — no fuss, no configuration, no random disconnects, no drama.I needed a small, reliable gigabit switch to expand the number of hardwired Ethernet ports in my home office. Between a desktop PC, gaming console, smart TV, and a couple of other wired devices, my router’s limited LAN ports weren’t cutting it. This switch was the perfect solution.Setup:Truly plug-and-play. I took it out of the box, connected the power, ran one Ethernet cable from my router to port 1, and plugged in my devices. Within seconds, all of them had network access and full gigabit speed. No configuration required, no software to install, and absolutely no compatibility issues.Performance:Performance has been flawless. I’ve run speed tests across multiple machines while transferring large files via SMB, and the switch handles it with no sign of slowdown or bottlenecking. Latency is basically non-existent, and it doesn’t introduce any overhead compared to direct-to-router connections. Even when multiple devices are active simultaneously, everything remains stable.Build Quality:The metal housing is surprisingly solid for the price. It’s got some weight to it — not heavy, but definitely not cheap plastic. The navy blue finish looks clean and professional, and the small size makes it easy to tuck away behind a desk or media console. The fanless design is completely silent and hasn’t shown any signs of heat issues, even in a closed cabinet.Additional Notes:Ports are shielded, and the internal build quality looks solid (I took a peek out of curiosity).LED indicators are bright enough to be seen clearly but not blinding, which is great for media rooms or bedrooms.No packet loss or link flapping, even during continuous uptime.Works just as well for casual home use as it would in a small business or lab setup.If you're looking for a no-nonsense, dependable gigabit switch that delivers full-speed connectivity and requires zero maintenance, this is it. I’ve used other switches from Netgear and D-Link in the past, and honestly, TP-Link nailed it with this one — especially at this price point.Highly recommend if you want a reliable network backbone without overthinking it.