Getting about 30MB/s, limited by our NAS drive the same speed as directly connecting to our server with a CAT6 cable. Orange LEDs show 10/100 base is connected and greed LED shows gigabit functionality. Plug and play instantly recognizes when a base 100 cable is upgraded to gigabit. Pros: Running with a mix of CAT6 and in-wall CAT5.e (up to 100 feet each way) and getting gigabit speeds. v4 has lower power consumption than v3 and v4 supports 15K jumbo frame while v3 only supports 9K. aside from the case coloring, the differences are: v3 uses Realtek RTL8366 chipset while v4 uses Realtek RTL8367. My purchase date was 8/15/11 and I ended up with 2 v4s. Per other reviewers notes on new v4 model. Overall Review: I actually bought 2 of these, for use as switches for a PFsense build. That would be the only thing I would change. It has 5 transformer spaced plugs that work for vertical transformer plugs, but no surge supressor strip is really designed for horizontal transformer plugs. I specifically bought a 12 outlet surge protector to hook up everything to, however with 2 of these power plugs hooked up, it's going to be a TIGHT squeeze to get everything on.
This is a horizontal one, which goes from left to right. I REALLY REALLY hate transformer type plugs that don't go vertical. Not too intrusive, but not too dim either.Ĭons: For the price point this switch is set at, there are none, in regards to the router itself. Got new all black version (see other thoughts)ģ. I think TP-Link is going to be my new "go to" manufacturer for network gear. Everything has been exceptionally easy to setup and has worked flawlessly. * I'm very impressed with TP-Link products thus far. My previous purchase was their TL-WN722N USB wifi adapter. I bought this switch along with their TL-WR1043ND 802.11n/1Gb router. * This is my second purchase of TP-Link parts. Overall Review: * TP-Link doesn't currently have any gigabit routers in white cases. In this case, a matching 'family' isn't important, but it's nice to have consistency. Both units are gigabit speeds, but this switch was their only 5-port with gigabit speeds and it's black. I also bought the TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND router, and it's white. * Also not a "con", but.Whenever possible, I like to keep network gear all from the same brand and family/class. Nope!)Ĭons: * Not really a "con" since it is technically a 5-port switch for an Ad-hoc network, but when you are needing to hook up to an existing router, you are down to 4-ports since one of the ports needs to be used as the uplink. (I was expecting the printer to maybe need power-cycling. Everything resumed network operation without any hiccups. I just plugged in the uplink cable from my router, plugged in the ethernet from the PC's and printer, and powered up the switch. * Truly plug & play for replacing an old Linksys BEFSR41 that was functioning as a switch. * Any port of the (5) function as the uplink port from another switch/router/etc, so there's almost no way to mess this up Pros: * All ports are auto-sensing, so there's no need for a cross-over cable. Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 90% non-condensingĪdditional Information Date First Available Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing Storage Temperature: -40 degree C ~ 70 degree C (-40 degree F ~ 158 degree F) Operating Temperature: 0 degree C ~ 40 degree C (32 degree F ~ 104 degree F) Plastic case, desktop or wall-mounting design IEEE 802.3x flow control provides reliable data transfer
Green Ethernet technology saves the power up to 85% Power Consumption Maximum: 3W (220V/50Hz)Įxternal Power SupplyĞxternal Power Adapter: (Output: 9VDC / 0.6A)ĥ Gigabit Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports, Supports Auto MDI / MDIX Learn more about the TP-Link TL-SG1005D Best Seller Ranking