Computer Networking Network Switches
Black Box LGB408A-R2 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Network Switch
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 1.488 Mpps Forwarding Rate
- Desk & Rack Mountable
- Passive Cooling
NETGEAR MS105 5-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Network Switch
- 5 x 2.5G Ethernet Ports
- 25 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 3.72 Mpps Forwarding Rate
- Desktop & Wall Mountable Design
TRENDnet TPE-082WS 10-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Switch
- 8 x Gigabit Ports
- 2 x SFP Slots
- 75W PoE Power Budget
- Web Management Interface
GeoVision GV-APOE0810-V2 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Unmanaged Network Switch
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports
- 2 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Uplink Ports
- 20 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 13.4 Mpps Forwarding Rate
Grandstream GWN7830 10-Port Multi-Gig SFP / SFP+ Managed Aggregation Network Switch
- 6 x Gigabit SFP Ports
- 4 x 10G SFP+ Ports
- 2 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet Ports
- 96 Gb/s Switching Capacity
Grandstream GWN7811P 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch
- 8 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet PoE+ Ports
- 2 x 10G SFP+ Ports
- 56 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 41.64 Mpps Forwarding Rate
TRENDnet TPE-TG161H 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Unmanaged Network Switch
- 16 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports
- 32 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 23.8 Mpps Forwarding Rate
- Rack Mountable
TRENDnet TI-PG80 8-Port Hardened Industrial Gigabit POE+ DIN-Rail Switch
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- Up to 200 Watt PoE+ Power Budget
- 16 Gbps Switching Capacity
- Hardened IP30 Rated Metal Switch
PTZCam 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports
- 2 x Gigabit SFP Ports
- 20 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 150W PoE Budget
Hikvision DS-3E0518P-E 16-Port Gigabit PoE-Compliant Unmanaged Network Switch
- 16 x Gigabit RJ45 PoE-Compliant Ports
- 1 x Gigabit RJ45 Uplink Port
- 36 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 26.784 Mpps Forwarding Capacity
Grandstream GWN7802P Pro 16-Port Gigabit PoE++ Compliant Managed Network Switch
- 16 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet PoE+ Ports
- 2 x 10G SFP+ Ports
- 72 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 53.57 Mpps Forwarding Rate
HPE Networking Instant On 1430 16-Port PoE Unmanaged Switch
- 16 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 124W PoE Support
- 32 Gbps Switching Capacity
- 23.80 Mpps Throughput
Vigitron Vi3005 MaxiiNet 5-Port PoE Powered PoE Switch
- Standard 10/100BaseT Ethernet Interface
- Can Be Powered From a Remote PoE Source
- Up to 37W PoE Per Port
- With LED Indicators
TP-Link Omada SG3210X-M2 8-Port 2.5G Managed Network Switch
- 8 x 2.5G Ethernet Ports
- 2 x 10G SFP+ Ports
- 80 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 59.52 Mpps Forwarding Rate
Hikvision DS-3E0526P-E 24-Port Gigabit PoE-Compliant Unmanaged Network Switch
- 24 x Gigabit RJ45 PoE-Compliant Ports
- 1 x Gigabit RJ45 Uplink Port
- 56 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 38.688 Mpps Forwarding Capacity
QNAP QSW-M2108-2S-US 8-Port Managed Gigabit Switch
Cisco CBS110-24PP 110 Series Unmanaged 24-Port Rack-Mountable Ethernet Switch
Shipping Restriction:
- 12 x GbE Network Ports
- 12 x Gbe PoE Slots
- 2 x SFP Slots
- Rack-Mountable
Grandstream GWN7821P 8-Port 2.5G PoE++ Compliant Managed Network Switch
- 8 x 2.5G RJ45 Ethernet PoE++ Ports
- 2 x 10G SFP+ Ports
- 80 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 59.52 Mpps Forwarding Rate
QNAP QSW-L3205-1C4T-US 4-Port 10G Lite Managed Network Switch
- 4 x 10G RJ45 Ethernet Ports
- 1 x 10G RJ45 / SFP+ Combo Port
- 100 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- Desktop & Wall Mountable
TRENDnet TI-PG541i 5-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Industrial DIN-Rail Switch
- 4 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet PoE+ Ports
- 1 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet Port
- 1 x Gigabit SFP Port
- 12 Gb/s Switching Capacity
TRENDnet TPE-1620WS v1.0R 16-Port Gigabit Web Smart PoE+ Switch
- 16 x Gigabit PoE+ Ports
- 2 x Shared SFP Slots
- 32 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- Supports IPv6 Configuration
NETGEAR GS116EPP 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch
- 16 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 15 x PoE+ Compliant Ports
- 1 x Gigabit SFP Port
- 32 Gb/s Switching Capacity
TRENDnet TPE-BG5091 8-Port 2.5G GaN Power PoE++ Compliant Unmanaged Network Switch
- 8 x 2.5G RJ45 Ethernet PoE++ Ports (95W)
- 1 x 10G SFP+ Port
- 60 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 44.64 Mpps Forwarding Rate
TP-Link Omada IES210GPP 10-Port Gigabit PoE++ Compliant Industrial Managed Network Switch
- Works with Omada Controller
- 8 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet Ports
- 2 x PoE++ & 6 x PoE+ Ports
- 2 x Gigabit RJ45 / SFP Combo Ports
NETGEAR ProSAFE GS510TPP 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Compliant Managed Switch with SFP
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 8 x PoE+ Compliant Ports
- 2 x Gigabit SFP Uplink Ports
- 20 Gb/s Switching Capacity
Grandstream GWN7822P 24-Port Multi-Gig PoE++ Compliant Managed Network Switch
- 16 x Gigabit RJ45 PoE+ Ports (30W)
- 8 x 2.5G RJ45 PoE++ Ports (60W)
- 4 x 10G SFP+ Ports
- 152 Gb/s Switching Capacity
TRENDnet TEG-S50284 24-Port 2.5G Managed Network Switch
- 24 x 2.5G Ethernet Ports
- 4 x 10G SFP+ Ports
- 200 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 148.8 Mpps Forwarding Rate
NETGEAR GS516UP 16-Port Gigabit PoE++ Compliant Unmanaged Switch
- 8 x 30W PoE+ Compliant Ports
- 8 x 60W PoE++ Compliant Ports
- 32 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 1.448 Mpps Forwarding Rate
Connecting with Network Switches
When you have several devices that require a network connection, a network switch turns one Ethernet port into several to accommodate all your equipment. Switches typically connect to network routers and have a varying number of RJ-45 ports. These offer a direct, wired network connection to devices such as printers, wireless access points, and desktop computers.
Different Switch Models for Larger and Smaller Networks
Ethernet switches come in different sizes and models to meet the needs of networks of all sizes, whether you have a small home network or a large enterprise to keep connected. Another feature to consider is the speed these switches and their ports can handle. Some transmit data at rates of 10, 100, or 1,000 megabytes per second, while Gigabit Ethernet ports support faster speeds. Some models even have Gigabit expansion slots to increase your capacity further. There are also network patch panels to manage large numbers of connections. These feature numbered ports to make visual tracking of connections easier.
Setting Up and Managing a Switch
Some switches don't have to be managed, meaning they're plug-and-play and supply an automatic connection to each port. Managed switches offer the convenience of a remote interface that you access via the internet or the Cloud. This interface helps you view the statistics and status of the switch, such as the number of devices connected and which ports are currently in use. You also can reboot the switch remotely. Smaller switches can fit on a desk, and larger ones are usually rack-mountable.
Switches with Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
Some manufacturers provide Power over Ethernet. It supplies both a network connection and electrical power to certain devices, such as wireless access points, eliminating the need for external power supplies. Some switches have specific ports dedicated to PoE as well as non-powered ports. Avoid connecting devices linked to network cards and adapters to PoE ports. Make sure devices you connect to these ports are compatible with PoE.