Computer Networking Network Switches
Rocstor JetConnect JC24 24-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Network Switch
- 24 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet Ports
- 48 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 1.488 Mpps Forwarding Rate
- Desktop & Rack Mountable
NETGEAR GS105EP 5-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch
- 5 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 4 x PoE+ Compliant Ports
- 10 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 63W Power Budget
Grandstream GWN7710R 5-Port Gigabit PoE++ Compliant Managed Outdoor Network Switch
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE++ In Port
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE++ Port (60W)
- 3 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports (30W)
- 1 x 2.5G SFP Port
Grandstream GWN7811 8-Port Gigabit Managed Network Switch
- 8 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet Ports
- 2 x 10G SFP+ Ports
- 56 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 41.64 Mpps Forwarding Rate
Ubiquiti US-8 UniFi 8-Port Gigabit PoE Compliant Managed Switch
Shipping Restriction:
- 8 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 1 x PoE Passthrough Port
- 8 Gbps Non-Block Throughput
- 16 Gbps Switching Capacity
Grandstream GWN7803 24-Port Gigabit Managed Network Switch
- 24 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet Ports
- 4 x Gigabit SFP Ports
- 56 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 41.66 Mpps Forwarding Rate
TP-Link Festa FS308GP 8-Port PoE+ Compliant Gigabit Managed Network Switch
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 4 x PoE+ Compliant Ports
- 16 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 11.9 Mpps Forwarding Rate
EtherWAN 5-Port 10/100BASE-TX Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switch with 4kV Surge Protection
- Four Fast Ethernet Copper Ports
- One Fast Ethernet Fiber Port
- Full/Half-Duplex Auto-Negotiation
- Broadcast Storm Protection
TRENDnet 8 Port Gig Web Smart Switch
- 8 x Gigabit Ports
- 2 x Shared SFP Slots
- 16 Gbps Switching Capacity
- Built-In Power Supply
ZyXEL GS1900-24 24-Port Gigabit Managed Network Switch with SFP
- 24 x 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ports
- 2 x Gigabit SFP Ports
- 52 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 39 Mpps Forwarding Rate
EDIMAX Technology GS-1005BE 5-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Network Switch
- 5 x 2.5G RJ45 Ethernet Ports
- 25 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 18.6 Mpps Forwarding Rate
- 12Mb Packet Buffer
ZyXEL GS1900-24E 24-Port Gigabit Managed Network Switch
- 24 x 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ports
- 48 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 35.7 Mpps Forwarding Rate
- Desktop Design
NETGEAR S350 GS310TPv2 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch
- 8 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet PoE+ Ports
- 2 x Gigabit SFP Ports
- 20 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 14.8 Mpps Forwarding Rate
TP-Link Omada IES206G 6-Port Gigabit Industrial Managed Network Switch
- Works with Omada Controller
- 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 1 x Gigabit RJ45 / SFP Combo Port
- 1 x Gigabit SFP Port
TP-Link JetStream TL-SG3210 V3 8-Port Gigabit Managed Network Switch with SFP
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 2 x Gigabit SFP Ports
- 20 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 14.89 Mpps Forwarding Rate
Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 10X 10-Port Gigabit PoE-Compliant Managed Switch with SFP
Shipping Restriction:
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 1 x PoE-Compliant Port
- 2 x SFP Ports
- 20 Gb/s Switching Capacity
QNAP QSW-1108-8T-R2 8-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Network Switch
- 8 x 2.5G RJ45 Ethernet Ports
- 40 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- Desktop & Wall Mountable
- Fanless Operation
Speco Technologies P8S10G 8-Port Gigabit PoE++ Compliant Unmanaged Network Switch
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE++ Port (90W)
- 7 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports (30W)
- 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Ports
- 20 Gb/s Switching Capacity
TP-Link Festa FS310GP 8-Port PoE+ Compliant Gigabit Managed Switch with SFP
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports
- 2 x Gigabit SFP Ports
- 20 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 14.88 Mpps Forwarding Rate
NETGEAR GS108EP 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports
- 16 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 62W Power Budget
- 1.5MB Packet Buffer
TRENDnet TEG-204WS 20-Port Gigabit Managed Switch
- 16 x Gigabit Ports
- 4 x Shared Gigabit Ports (RJ45/SFP)
- Web Management Interface
- Supports IPv6, LACP, VLAN, QoS, IGMP
ZyXEL GS1100 8-Port GbE Unmanaged PoE Switch with GbE Uplink
Ubiquiti UISP 8-Port Gigabit PoE Compliant Managed Network Switch
- 8 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE Ports
- 1 x Gigabit SFP Uplink Port
- 18 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 13.39 Mpps Forwarding Rate
Vivotek AW-GEL-065A-060 4-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch
- 4 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports (90W)
- 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Ports
- 12 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- Desk & Rack Mountable
Vivotek AW-FGT-100P-110 8-Port 100Mb PoE+ Compliant Unmanaged Network Switch
- 8 x 100Mb RJ45 Ethernet PoE+ Ports
- 2 x Gigabit RJ45 / SFP Combo Ports
- 5.6 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 1.488 Mpps Forwarding Rate
Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 10XP 10-Port Gigabit PoE Switch
Shipping Restriction:
- 8 x 10/100/1000 PoE Ethernet Ports
- 2 x SFP Ports
- 10 Gb/s Non-Blocking Throughput
- 20 Gb/s Switching Capacity
Grandstream GWN7802 16-Port Gigabit Managed Network Switch
- 16 x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet Ports
- 4 x Gigabit SFP Ports
- 40 Gb/s Switching Capacity
- 29.76 Mpps Forwarding Rate
TP-Link TL-SG1210MPE 10-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch
- 9 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 8 x PoE+ Compliant Ports
- 1 x Gigabit RJ45 / SFP Combo Port
- 20 Gb/s Switching Capacity
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.