Tenda SG105 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch $9.95 + Delivery @ Shopping Square
Tenda SG105 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch $9.95 + Delivery @ Shopping Square
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nocure on 07/08/2020 - 12:06 shoppingsquare.com.au (899 clicks)
Last edited 01/09/2020 - 09:31 by 1 other user
Last edited 01/09/2020 - 09:31 by 1 other user
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The 8 port version is $19.95 is not a bad price as well for a Gigabit switch
http://www.shoppingsquare.com.au/p_433455_Tenda_SG108_8Port_…Delivery kills it, especially if you add shipping insurance.
Lol why would you insure a $10 item?
Because in the last week I've had 2 items go missing.
Thanks for asking the question instead of just downvoting.
Doesn't the insurance cost more than the item itself?
Auspost standard service includes compensation up to $100 .
And it is the sender who is liable for non-delivered items. Receiver insurance is a scam.
(BTW, SS insurance is $2.95. In reality, just a stupidity tax for people who neglect to untick the box.)
How's it compare to unmanaged switches from the usual suspects (Netgear, DLink)? I've previously bought 5-port and 8-port switches when on sale for slightly more than this and they've been pretty flawless although sometimes a rogue powered USB hub with a gigabit ethernet port can bring the network down (not sure if it's the fault of the switch or something else in my network configuration).
Cannot find any benchmarks whatsoever, but a search for reviews led me to this comment on a YouTube unboxing video:
I purchased two of these from Amazon. I got one 5 port and one 8 port. They didn't pass the 500 mbs that I got when connected directly to my ISP router. I watched your video twice and finally caught the problem. The instructions that came with the switch show the ISP Ethernet cable connected the last port (5 or 8). I did that and my speed was 98 mbs. I saw yours was plugged into port 1. I changed mine and my speed went to 515 mbs.
It seems weird that the selected port would affect speeds.
I've honestly never thought about it and assumed (falsely?) that all ports were equal on these dumb switches.
They should be. They may have had issues with the cables.
For about $10 difference I'd be going with the TP-Link ones (SL105G)
I've been using a Netgear GS108 (v4) that hasn't missed a beat for years.
I'd honestly suggest a different switch. I had this unit running for about 18 months before it packed it in. It would turn on, get really hot, and then no traffic would drop. I know my sample size is one, but still, you get what you pay for. I don't think I've ever had a TP-Link fail and I've had around 50 of those at least.
It's cheaper than a fast food meal so I'll take it.
My first TP-Link SG1008D failed under 1.5 years and the second (current) one is having intermittent issues after around a year (randomly dropping connections). Under warranty but a PITA to deal with. Also a small sample size though.
I may have had issues with a unit once upon a time, but I think it was actually the PSU. Swapped the power brick with a compatible spare and had no issues after that.
I've also seen a few get fried in storms, but that's not really its fault.
I have had 2 running for about 8-10 months with no hassles, but if I'd had your experience I'd be warning people off too.
All my TPLink have no problem including the metal one and plastic one.
I had one TP-Link die slowly port by port.
Your had 50 of them and non failed, how big is your network, good Sir, as they must be all still working??
I have around 5 in my own network. The rest were for customers.
I just turned my old tp-link router into a 5 port gigabit switch using ddwrt. (can use wan for lan). If you have an old router lying around put it onto the same subnet turn off dhcp, firewall and wifi and should be good to go.
tp-link router into a 5 port gigabit switch using ddwrt
Oh didn't know that, I thought they are unmanage switch.
I misread I thought you turned the switch to ddwrt.
Is it possible to turn the USB port as USB print server with ddwrt? The TPLink USB print server didn't work router too old.
Own this little unit and it's been faultless.
Sometimes lower on Amazon for a bit less than the shipped price.