Price drop for this router was sold on several websites for $120+
Thanks camelcamelcamel
CamelCamelCamel.
Switch.
Managed switch
Managed router
@kingmoron: This is not a router. Even the front of the device and product box say switch and not router. I see no where it says router. For say this does not allow you to directly connect to say the NBN FTTP with it like a real router can. It's a managed switch. It's some thing you can connect a real router to it if you need internet.
I have the 8 port version, very good managed switch.
what's the point of a managed switch?
Network segmentation (VLANs), port mirroring, loop prevention. Worth it for enthusiasts or small businesses. Very little benefit for most home users.
A very central one
The rude answer is, if you don't know, then you probably don't need one.
Basically hubs/unmanaged switches are like a (in this case a 16 lane) highway. Things plugged in can talk to each other and do what ever they want and they're all treated equally. A managed switch lets you segregate devices plugged in (so you can limit which other devices, if any they can talk to on your network. And you can QoS (Quality of Service) different devices (like a bus lane) give priority to different devices connected. So say your android box with Netflix you'd give higher priority so you can stream stuff. Your kids ipad, your torrent box, etc you give lower priority so when the network is congested, their speed isnt5 as fast.
I hope that sort of makes sense? It's a bit simplistic.
well there are many good routers with many ports and services built-in like QoS.
Managed switches have VLANs that are perfect for business. An example of how I'd use it is having a VLAN for the network the business uses, one for the guest wifi so visitors can't browse the company network and another for the VOIP phone system from NBN.
@Clear: for home users, managed networks with VLANs are becoming more important (although uncommon) with the plethera of IoT toys which should be on their own vlan, segmented away for the rest of your network due to the general lack of security & patching.
@[Deactivated]: That's actually a really good idea I never considered. Downside is the reviews seem to indicate the TP Link is not good for them.
yeah I did say it's a bit simplistic
Traditionally unmanaged switches are dumb. but of course that line gets a bit blurred.
and you're describing a router, not a switch.
So you can centrally turn off Ethernet hardware flow control and stop slow Ethernet clients from congesting the local area network.
Is it worth getting PoE?
Aside from some IP phones would there be much benefit?
Accesspoints (Ubiquity), security cameras and smart doorbells often can also benefit from PoE
But I think if you only have 1 or 2 PoE devices you ar better off buying injectors
For PoE, I'd recommend this 8 port one https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/232697237516 - currently $86.40 after code (was $79 at MSY last weekend though)
I bought one to use with a Ubiquiti AC-LR WiFi AP which now supports the 48v that this switch outputs.
Works well, and it's handy needing only 1 cable for each device. Also planning on adding another WiFi AP, as well a couple of security cams to justify needing the 4 PoE ports hehe :)
Don't forget PoE security cams. A PoE switch is key
I’ve got this. Awesome
ARGHHH I just bought a five port TP-link switch last week on ebay for a similar price
Did you buy a PoE switch? A 5-port TP-Link smart switch non-PoE only costs $39 + shipping from Kogan/DS and a RRP of $49.95.
It's gone back to $119 :(
Da oody boody, port, port, port, port…
Any recommendations for gigabit and Poe?
I have a nice 24port fanless l2/3 managed HP. But it hasn't got Poe. Individual injectors will take up a lot of power sockets, and multi port injectors all seem to be yum cha brand so I'm avoiding them.
I probably don't need 24 port or managed. But I do need silence and 4 but preferably 6 ports for security cameras
The Ubnt UniFi 8 port POE switch is fanless from memory.
yep,
I forgot about this thread. OzB doesn't send reply notifications anymore either :/ Thanks for your help.
For anyone reading this, beware there is a 60W version that has only 4 of 8 ports powered. I presume the 150W version has all 8 ports powered although it isn't clearly stated on the manufacturers website.
Yes the is an 8 port with 4 POE and an 8 port with all POE, 60w and 150w as you mention. The 150w also has SFP ports, I just wish it was rack mountable.
I've got a netgear gs308p that has ran flawlessly for 3 years solid. It can be picked up potentially for $85 with that ebay plus code 15% code
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/173389934122
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016XIU1HE
8 gigabit ports with 4 providing PoE. I've been powering Hikvision cameras with two of the ports.
The s8000 would be better choice for extra $15.
No PoE on S8000
Thankyou.
It's 46W for anyone reading this. I think I'll need the ubiquiti just in case I connect half a dozen cameras.
this switch has chinese backdoor
yay!
TP Link is Taiwanese
TP-Link is Chinese. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TP-Link#History
TP-Link was founded in 1996 by two brothers, Zhào Jiànjūn (赵建军) and Zhào Jiāxīng (赵佳兴). TP-Link began its first international expansion in 2005. In 2007, the company moved into its new 100,000 square meters headquarters and facilities at Shenzhen's Hi-Tech Industry Park. TP-LINK USA was established in 2008.
Thankyou for teaching me something today :)
Router?