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TP-Link LiteWave Gigabit Switch 5-Port $13, 8-Port $20 | PoE+ 5-Port $30, PoE+ 8-Port $41 + Del ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

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Same prices as November Deal (borderline 1 month ago, so posted a new deal plus some differences compared to last deal). Some products not available in some areas (like Regional Areas). However, the TP-Link LiteWave 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (LS1005G) appears to be. Also looks like a maximum quantity of 3 per variation, per customer.

TP-Link LiteWave 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (LS1005G) $13
TP-Link LiteWave 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (LS1008G) $20
TP-Link LiteWave 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch with 5-Port PoE+, 65 W PoE Budget (LS105GP) $32.99
TP-Link LiteWave 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch with 8-Port PoE+, 62 W PoE Budget(LS108GP) $41 - Out of Stock
TP-Link LiteWave 9-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch with 8-Port PoE+, 61 W PoE Budget (LS109P) $34
TP-Link LiteWave 10-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch with 8-Port PoE+, 61 W PoE Budget (LS1210GP) $58

Perfect for POE Cameras. I have a few of the 8 Port Units power a few Reolink cameras in my Sheds. Can also power some of the TP Link APs and PtP Units.

Also looks like if you buy multiple units, you get a 15% Discount.

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Comments

  • +3

    The 9-port says gigabit but also 10/100. Is that because all the ports add up to a gigabit?

    • Updated my deal description. I would assume it is 10/100 based on the model not having GP like the other products.

  • OP, how did you setup your switch for security on the reolink cameras? Did you creste your own VLAN, or are you running two NAT?

    • +4

      You might want to read this regarding security.

      https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/18/24324140/tp-link-us-inve…

      • +5

        That refers to routers, not switches. I am not using a TP Link Router. I am using a Ubiquiti Dream Machine.

      • +4

        These are unmanaged switches so they have very limited features.

        • -3

          Hopefully they have no "undocumented" router features. I think not, as that would cost more.

          https://www.itnews.com.au/news/us-considers-ban-on-home-inte…

          • +4

            @RedHab: If you are scared, put the switch on an isolated VLAN with no internet access. I reckon people using Unifi gears would be interested in these (because the Unifi version of these are too pricey as Unifi switches are managed switches). For Unifi cameras, put them in a VLAN with no Internet access is the recommended approach anyway. However, if the POE switch is going to be used for Unifi network gears as well, then given that the switch is unmanaged, it needs to be setup to allow multiple VLANs (tagged VLAN setup).

            I opted for a non-Unifi managed switch, but to use it with Unifi gears, I had to replicate VLAN setup manually on that 3rd party managed switch.

      • Unmanaged switch are essential dumb passive pieces of electronics that pass packets through a generic chipset. They are networking tools but are not ‘networked’.

        Even a compromised managed switche won’t be particularly useful to an adversary on the internet.

        Routers are a different kettle of fish though.

    • No. Just plugged into the network and turn on Auto-Add/Detect within the Reolink NVR. It then detects camera within the network. I would run a seperate VLAN if I wanted to.

      • Couldnt your NVR power the cameras via POE? Sorry im all new to this. Im trying to understand the need of a switch when you can directly connect it to the NVR

        • +5

          The switch is for if you want to use a different DVR that doesn't have POE, or if you want a computer to be the DVR.
          For security, many people use 2 Ethernet cards in their computer and keep the "POE security cam" network separate to your home internet network. Personally I don't care if China sees my balls but many do.

          • +1

            @netsurfer: Why is double NAT not ideal?

            Currently i have:
            - TPG supplied modem/router: TP LINK VX420-G2v
            - Wireless router: Mercusys MR90X AX6000 (this is a spare router i have)
            - Reolink NVR: RLN8-410

            What im planning to do is:
            VX420-G2v (LAN port) -> (WAN port) MR90X (LAN port) -> (LAN port) NVR.

            Eg) Setup MR90X in router mode, and set the connection type to Dynamic IP.

            Will this work? My issue is that i dont have the right hardware to setup a VLAN unless you have any other suggestions?

            • @bargin424: If you don't intend to use VLAN + IPv6 subnetting, then double NAT is okay. Technically, if you don't need to double NAT, it is best not to. Without IPv4 VLAN + IPv6 Subnetting, IPv6 will generally work fine. Verify IPv6 works with: https://test-ipv6.com/. Generally IPTV streaming works better over IPv6. Also, if your ISP uses CGNAT, then you might prefer to use IPv6 over IPv4 whenever possible. There is generally no NAT when using IPv6.

              Any reason you want TP LINK VX420—G2v in your setup? Connect your router directly to the NBN device?

              Most consumer grade routers and Unifi network gears don't give you sufficient control on IPv6. I found that if I were to use NAB - router - router (Unifi) setup, I can't get IPv6 subnetting to work on Unifi. That means while IPv4 VLAN works, IPv6 subnetting doesn't work at all (the only choice is 1 big IPv6 subnet, which defeats the whole VLAN setup - because only IPv4 is segregated properly and IPv6 is messed up). Even with NBN connected directly to Unifi gateway / dream machine, Unifi's IPv6 subnetting is still too limited at the moment. I was told OPNSense IPv6 support is good so it doesn't have the same issue, but my OPNsense box is collecting dust at the moment (haven't got time to verify it).

              For most people, just keep it simple and forget about VLAN. Unifi's IPv4 VLAN setup is nice and easy, but its IPv6 subnetting (and IPv6 in general) isn't good enough at the moment.

              • @netsurfer: The reason to connect the TP LINK VX420-G2v is to seperate my camera system to my personal devices.

                In the event of a breach on my security camera system as it uses p2p tech, i dont want it to expose everything else.

                What do you suggest?

                PS: this was suggested to me on a whirlpool forum. I have not tested this setup yet. Keen to get your feedback

                • @bargin424: Generally, it's best to avoid double NAT. However, given most cost effective routers don't support VLANs, using double NAT to create two separate LANs as a workaround is okay I guess. However, you still need to setup firewall rules properly.

                  Default ports used by Reolink seems to suggest you need to do port forwarding. If yes, with double NAT, you essentially need to do the port forwarding twice.

                  I don't recommend double NAT because it will probably end up making it harder for you to troubleshoot issues. Instead, setup firewall rules appropriately for the cameras.

                  • @netsurfer: What are the general steps to port forward? Do i just select a port number on both routers UI and make sure they align up, or is it more involved?

                    I assume the port will remain the sams across the 2 routers and NVR right?

        • Yes, but NVR is in the house and I have cameras in my Garage and Shed which are both not physically connected to the house. I have a Point to Point WiFi link between each.

          • @geekcohen: So the suggested setup is OK, or is there a better way?

            VX420-G2v (LAN port) -> (WAN port) MR90X (LAN port) -> (LAN port) NVR.

            • -1

              @bargin424: Why can't you plug your NVR into your VX420-G2v?

              The cameras don't have to be on an entirely separate network. My cameras are all on the same network and have the same IP range as my computers, laptops, phones, IOT devices, etc.

              • +1

                @geekcohen: If you have your cameras on the same network with the same IP range then there is no security isolation between them.

                People are quite sus about exploits in cameras or NVR units that may breach your other network devices. If you have the camera system setup with manual address and no default gateway it would isolate it to a degree, wouldn't be able to access it from outside of your home unless you are VPN into your network though. It's not a device you want exposed to the internet if it's on the same network as all your other devices. The cameras and IoT devices should be isolated from your computers.

                • @Agret: Some people might care about that stuff, but I’m not overly concerned. I have a Ubiquiti Dream Machine with security controls enabled and haven’t experienced any issues in the past. I’m confident in the system’s ability to protect my network, and for my use case, I don’t see the need for additional isolation measures.

                  If someone wants to see my back gate and what's happening on the back road, good on them. I don't have cameras in the house.

    • Not OP, but if you need VLAN support, you'll need a managed switch.

      I use this LINOVISION https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B0D86W5WSZ/ with my Unifi Cloud Gateway Max. It's pricey but it's managed, has POE+ (130W), and is 2.5G for future proofing. I actually have two of these, one installed in the NBN box, one for all the Reolink cameras.

      • -2

        If he wants VLAN support, he needs a router that supports VLANs first. A managed switch with VLAN support is optional.

        With your Cloud Gateway Max, unless your PoE switch needs to support multiple VLANs, you can simply use untagged VLAN with an unmanaged switch instead. Using a 3rd party managed switch with Unifi Cloud Gateway Max means you need to setup VLANs on that 3rd party switch again. So, on Unifi Cloud Gateway Max, you would set the port to support say management VLAN for untagged traffic from Linovision while allowing tagged traffic through Linovision. Linovision managed switch then needs to have VLAN configurations done properly (to handle tagged VLAN traffic and convert untagged traffic into tagged to send back to UCG-Max). A managed switch is only needed if you need the switch to do VLAN tagging / tagged VLAN traffic management.

        If on UCG-Max, you only setup untagged VLAN for the port to Linovision, then Linovision is essentially not doing any VLAN mangement.

        I do use a 3rd party managed switch with UCG-Max, but that was because it was a clearance item for $50 (8 ports POE, but only gigabit switch - most ports are for cameras so already overkill). It wasn't fun to setup and I only configured / duplicated VLANs which I need to use on that switch, rather than copy / duplicate every single VLANs on UCG-Max. Furthermore, when I want to change VLAN on any of the ports on that switch, I need to go to that switch's management interface.

        Another annoying thing is that ideally, with managed switches, especially 2.5Gbps ones, we now want IPv6 management support, not sure whether Linovision supports that. I am hoping it does (mine doesn't so I only use that switch on devices which don't need IPv6). While untagged traffic IPv6 still works, if tagged VLAN traffic's IPv6 is broken then it is not ideal.

        • How many devices are in your home network that you require IPv6? I don't even exceed a Class C IPv4 subnet for my home network. IPv6 disabled on all my devices.

          • -1

            @Agret: Generally, if possible, I try to enable IPv6 on as many devices as possible. If you are on Telstra mobile network, IPv6 is supported. However, if you are on one of the Telstra mobile resellers, you might need to manually setup the mobile APN to get IPv6 working. IPv6 does perform better (lower latency). Also, for most client devices, temporary IPv6 addresses are used and temp IPv6 addresses do change. Streaming does feel noticeably smoother with IPv6. IPv6 is a cleaner solution.

            It's better to consider start using IPv6. I am not 100% on IPv6 because I still have devices which do not support IPv6. Also, Unifi's IPv6 support is still incomplete. It's inferior to OpenWRT in terms of features / full IPv6 support so it is no match to OPNSense or pfSense. However, proper IPv6 gears do cost more.

            IPv4 VLANs and IPv6 subnetting are both overkill for most home networks.

  • All but 9 POE option temp unavailable

    • +6

      unfortunately you must be regional scum like me. amazon is for metro only now.

      • +2

        Please don't be so hard on yourself.

      • Yep same here, won't ship the 5 port to my address but will ship the 8 port.
        Won't ship an iPhone, but will ship a meta quest.
        Won't ship an iPhone to Bathurst NSW but will ship it to my friends address in Orange NSW, which is further away from Sydney.

        Makes no sense to me.

  • +2

    Using the LS1008G at home for almost 18 months and it has been great (I know these are pretty simple).

    The metal build quality for $20 is kinda ridiculous. The only thing is ports and power on opposite sides may not give the clean look some people are after.

    • +1

      Agree, the value you get for money you pay is ridiculous. I needed even simpler 5 port switch and for $13 it does exactly what I need.

      PS: hint for people who need even less than 5 port switch – you can repurpose your old wifi router for that (plus disable wifi radio if you don’t want an extra network).

  • Any recommendations for a cheap crimper and plugs to repair a new 50m Cat6 cable where the outer sheath split? 🥵

    • +1

      If you are good at crimping and live near a CPL store (probably check other computer stores for similar offer because CPL is ……..):

      Marsco 3 in 1 Modular Crimpting Tool MC-315 - $6

      Then get cheap plugs from AliExpress (or Amazon if you need to fix the issue right away). However, if you are not good at it, then passthrough plugs and passthrough rj45 crimper are much easier.

  • +1

    Are these (TP-Link 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Ethernet Switch with 4-Port PoE+, 65 W PoE Budget) POE injectors?

    So I can hook it up to an eero 6+ to add poe function to it?

    • Essentially, these are POE injectors glued together. However, it does have 1 advantage over individual POE injectors, each switch only takes up 1 upstream port for network.

    • I have an Eero 6+ too - also keen to know!

  • +1

    I've had a few of these, but now moved to Ubiquiti.
    Also bear this in mind: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-considers-…

    • +1

      Honestly, with Ubiquiti Unifi, most of us are after the convenience / ease of use. I do remote adjustments through mobile so much with Unifi, is that really safer? Ubiquiti had multiple data breaches (including one recently this year). If you use Unifi Protect cameras, then putting them in a VLAN without Internet access is a good idea. When you want to use Home Assistant and other solutions with those cameras, you'll need to relax the VLAN firewall.

      These are unmanaged switches. They are not routers or managed switches.

    • That's about routers, not switch.
      The manufacturer won't be able to remotely connect to a switch in an intranet, will they?

  • I am currently using an old 48 port cisco switch for powering 10 POE devices including 7 camera and 3 AP. would using two of these save power ?

    • The 48port chassis is probably drawing 50w before plugging anything in, so you could possibly save some power there.. Might pay to check how much power total you need, if you have access to the switch CLI do "show power inline" , though I'd think if you spread them over two switches for 120w total you might be okay. The cameras and APs will have a datasheet with how much power they each need.

    • Possibly, but enough to notice? Probably not.

  • +5

    Sheesh, why do people keep reposting the same security article over and over again in this thread? The thread isn't that long yet the same piece of news has been posted three times so far.

    These are unmanaged switches, not routers. Do people not understand even the most basic networking concepts here?

    This is about as clued-up someone posting a deal for Coke, then other people chiming in with news reports about Bacardi Breeze contamination, just because Bacardi is also owned by Coke.

    • It's because people want to sound smarter than they actually are

  • +1

    Newbie question: Editing video files directly from NAS using a gigabit switch

    Hi everyone, I’m a bit new to this, and I’d really appreciate your advice!

    I have a Synology DS918+ NAS and plan to connect it to my setup using a TP-Link LiteWave Gigabit Switch. My goal is to edit video files (1080 HD or 4k sometimes) directly from the NAS using Adobe Premiere Pro, without copying the footage to my PC.

    Will a gigabit switch provide sufficient speed for smooth editing, or is it still better to transfer the files to my PC for editing? I mainly work with large video files, so any tips or recommendations are welcome.

    TP-Link LiteWave 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (LS1005G) —> will this work ?

    Thanks in advance!

    • Yes, should be fine as long as your computer also has Gigabit port.

  • Hey techies,

    I have Mini PC with single LAN(NIC) port, I wanted to run PFsense will this do the job or do I need to get a managed switch. Need little guidance.

    • Yes, no need for a managed switch. I would probably get a decent-sized switch though, maybe 8+ ports. I have used all 8 ports on my Ubiquiti Dream Machine plus have mini flex switches all over the place.

      • A friend gave me an old Cisco switch catalyst 3560. Can I use that instead? I should probably use AI for commands.

        • Yes, you could use that switch as well. Depends how many ports you need.

          • @geekcohen: Can U share some light or links. 1 port will come router to switch other will go to PC and PC will manage all other ports via VLAN yeah?

        • <facepalm> do not use unverified AI to set up a firewall. You will possibly totally pwn yourself without even realising.

          If you are prepared to pay a small subscription, look at something like NextDNS.

          You can't block youtube shorts specifically, you can block all of youtube.

          • @rumblytangara: Thanks for the advice.

            Was gonna use chatgpt to configure. Hahaha I'll look into next DNS. Don't mind blocking YouTube on few of devices.

    • +2

      Serious here- if you need to ask this question, you should not be trying to shoehorn pfSense into a single-port PC. The chances of you misconfiguring something and then having no functional firewall is too high.

      • -1

        I'm looking for a cost-effective way to block YouTube Shorts. I've seen suggestions to use pfSense on a mini PC. I have an HP EliteDesk G5 800 spare. Would it be a suitable option for this purpose, or are there other more affordable alternatives?

        • +1

          You can't really block YouTube Shorts at the network level where pfSense sits, the traffic is indistinguishable from the rest of YouTube. But even if you could pfSense is overkill, you'd use a DNS blocker like PiHole depending on why you're trying to block it/from whom.

          You need to be looking at client-side solutions like browser extensions, ublock filters, or alternative YouTube apps.

          • @Oracle128: I don't mind blocking entire YouTube at DNS level, keeping kids away as they watch rubbish. ill look into Pihole. just new to homelab stuff still learning. Thank you. :)

  • Any 2.5gbe switch options with POE for reasonable price?

    • Search “serve the home”

  • -4

    I wish people wouldn't list that 10/100 router every time this bargain comes up. It's not a bargain.

    • +1

      What router?

  • +3

    Really over not being able to buy things from Amazon in regional Australia. I'm 1 hour drive south of the gold coast but I may as well be 1 hour drive away from Alice Springs for all Amazon cares.

    • +3

      I couldn't agree more. I just end up getting it sent to my sister's place and then getting it to her when I see her or am in the area.

      I have no idea why some items are limited and others are not. I am only one hour from one of the MEL DCs.

    • +3

      Yes, this was the main reason I cancelled Prime.

      I wouldn't even care if they charged extra delivery - but instead, it's just a "Temporarily Unavailable" lie.

  • Do these POE+ switches work for Unifi setup ?

    • You can use them, yes, but it won't show them in the topology though. I am using two of them in my Ubiquiti setup.

  • +1

    Is the TP-Link LiteWave 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (LS1005G $13 good enough to put on my 1 Gigabit home network connected to the Telstra NBN router and splitting 4 ways to the entertainment center (TV, PS5, Apple TV) or is an unmanaged basic switch poses a security risk to the network?

    • +2

      It is almost exactly what I’m doing, it’s more than enough. Also there is no security risk in using that switch in the scenario you described.

  • To simplify for newbies:

    Switch = breakout board for network ports, they don't route anything by themselves just repeat everything said on each port to each other (the aptly named promiscuous mode). They still need to connect to a router (usually one of the ports will go to your router/Internet box).

    Router: Addressing and routing (like a traffic system) for send network traffic from one network to another. Most common: Addresses for each device on your home network and transferring to and from the internal network to the Internet.

    The box you get from your Internet provider does both:
    1. Usually a 4 port switch - breaks out for 4 devices. Usually colour coded (i.e. 4 ports are yellow)
    2. Also a router - it provides the addresses for each device on the network ports that connect to it. The connection the Internet (or to the NBN box) is usually a different colour (i.e. Orange).

    • Good idea to put this here. I am sure you are simplifying, but to avoid confusion for those who know a bit more:
      - A Hub (which you hardly find anymore) does what you describe and send the same data to every Port, which can cause overload on busy networks, as every packet goes everywhere. This is Layer 1 (physical) of the OSI model. You're very unlikely to find these anymore.
      - A (Layer 2) Switch only sends data to the destination port, not all ports. It looks at each packet (which contains the destination MAC address) and just sends it out of the port where the device with that MAC address is located. This is Layer 2 of the OSI model.
      - A Router works on OSI Layer 3 (aka on IP Addresses). It has a lot more smarts in getting packets between networks (e.g. between your ISPs network and your local home network). You can also buy Layer 3 Switches.

      This deal is for Layer 2 Switches.

  • Is 10/100 enough for security cameras these days? It seems that I've missed out on the 8 port gigabit one (even though there's not line struck through it yet?

  • Are they price matching someone else? Like most people I've after the 8 port gigabit with PoE, but since it's out of stock I figured maybe someone else is doing them for the price?

    • I impulse bought 3, probably only need 2. If you're in Sydney, happy to sell you one at cost.
      I'm flying out tomorrow however so if you're keen on it, you'll have to pick up tonight

      • i'm not back in Syd until early new year - but would be happy to grab that spare off ya?

        • all good - back in stock now

  • Damn missed out. I'm running 10/100 for cameras with four on some. Probably saturated

  • @geekcohen , or any one else do you know if TP-Link LiteWave 10-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch with 8-Port PoE+, 61 W PoE Budget (LS1210GP)(amazon.com.au) $58 this will have VLAN Tagging option? I am currently using a tplink tl-sg108e unmanaged switch.
    Wanted to replace tl-sg108e with LS1210GP as it has PoE.
    Currently my vlans are setup on my Unifi Dream machine and tplink tl-sg108e port can be tagged to support the VLAN.
    Wondering LS1210GP will have that feature or not. Google search shows me it might now.

    • +1

      There is this "smart" switch which has PoE and VLAN but it's only 5 port: https://www.amazon.com.au/TP-Link-5-Port-Gigabit-Switch-TL-S…
      1210GP has "isolation mode" … did you work out what it is exactly?

      • yeah checked online for "isolation mode"

        "Isolation Mode allows one-click client traffic separation to avoid snooping and tampering, and isolate broadcast storms."

        So seems not VLAN related.

        Cant take a risk as I need VLAN feature.

        • You'll need a smart switch, not a dump switch…

    • Back in 2022 the SG2210P for $129 was the cheapest 8 port POE switch I could find that supports VLAN's and had a reasonable interface.

      Now that looks to be served by the SG108PE

  • +1

    "TP-Link LiteWave 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch with 8-Port PoE+, 62 W PoE Budget(LS108GP)(amazon.com.au) $41 - Out of Stock"
    is back in stock! go go go

    • OOS again :S

  • I took too long and they reduced it from 15% to 10% :S

  • Stock clear out before US bans their products?

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