Yes, switches have IP addresses. This is because they need to be able to communicate with other devices on the network. Without an IP address, a switch would not be able to send or receive data.
A network switch is a hardware device that allows you to connect multiple devices together on a single network. There is no limit to the number of switches you can connect together, but each switch will need to be configured with its own unique IP address.
There are typically 24 ports on a switch, but there can be as many as 48.
There are three types of computer network switches: 1. Hubs: A hub is a device that connects multiple devices or computers together. It allows them to share data and resources. 2. Switches: A switch is a device that connects multiple devices or computers together and allows them to share data and resources. 3. Routers: A router is a device that connects multiple networks together. It allows them to share data and resources.
4.9/5
An ideal choice for SOHO network: It offers an economical way to increase bandwidth of Gigabit Ethernet，helps you to expand your network easily and upgrade your network to Gigabit connectivity.
Flexible Design: Aumox ethernet splitter has a small wall-mounting design, easily positioned on your desktop or a wall. Easy to use, plug and play, no configuration required. The fan-less design quietly integrates with your office environment.
Less Heat and Quiet: With a fine steel housing, Aumox ethernet switch features excellent durability, to ensure the stable use of the equipment. Give you more reliable outdoor security surveillance.
Lightning Protection for Ports: Integrated with professional a lightning protection that offers 6KV lightning protection to each port to effectively protect from lightning-induced current from damaging the ports or switch, so as to ensure the surveillance system stability.
Stable Gigabit Speeds: Featured with 5 auto-negotiation gigabit ports, Aumox gigabit switch greatly expands your network capacity, enabling instant large files data transfer. Power users in the home, office or workgroup can move large, bandwidth files faster.
$234
I've bought switches from this company twice because the first switch I received from them was excellent.I frequently purchase switches and other network devices like this because I own an IT business in Brooklyn, New York. Because I need them right away, I typically buy them locally. But when it's not urgent, I like to buy things on Amazon, and this is the brand of network switches I always choose.I frequently choose commercial brands when I require switches of a certain quality. However, I frequently only need a straightforward, plug-and-play switch to divide a single Ethernet connection into several. Although other switches are capable of doing that, this one has never failed me down. I occasionally encountered issues with other switches. I now consistently receive this one.P.S. I appreciate that there are screws on the side to open it. Although I hope I never have to, I appreciate that this company is making it simple to repair if I do. Just goes to demonstrate how much a business values its customers.
4.7/5
STURDY METAL CASE Fanless Quiet Design, Desktop or wall mounting design. Operating Temperature: 0 degree Celsius ~40 degree Celsius (32 degree Fahrenheit ~104 degree Fahrenheit)
5 Ports GIGABIT ETHERNET 5 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit auto negotiation RJ45 ports greatly expand network capacity
PLUG AND PLAY Easy setup with no configuration or no software needed
UP to 84percentage Power Saving Automatically adjusts power consumption according to the link status and cable length
TRAFFIC OPTIMIZATION 802.1p and DSCP QoS enable smooth latency sensitive traffic such as voice and video
ETHERNET SPLITTER Connectivity to your router or modem for additional wired connections (laptop, gaming console, printer, etc)
RELIABLE IEEE 802.3x flow control provides reliable data transfer.Max Heat Dissipation: 8.3 BTU/h
$234
Case StudyI went about and installed roughly 6000 feet of Cat 5E wiring in my previous home, however I only connected two lines to one attic. I utilized numerous individual PoE injectors and an 8 port switch as a temporary fix. All of that will be replaced by the TL-SG1016PE, which will serve as a more long-term fix.Build ExcellenceStandard fare among SOHO networking products is the TL-SG1016PE. It's enclosed in what appears to be a sturdy metal enclosure. The device has flanges to attach into a 19-inch rack and is 1U tall "rack. Along with 40mm fans, the casing incorporates hexagonal ventilation apertures. The power source is internal, which is a blessing, and the power connection is a typical C13 connector. Included is a straight C13 cable.Setup/PerformanceI purchased an inexpensive 4U 19 "punchdown bracket that mounts to an attic stud, however it's one of the shallow wiring variety. The mounting brackets for the TL-SG1016PE allow for vertical placement of the switch (where the flanges are rotated 90 degrees). A punchdown block will go in the top position, where I installed the switch in the lowest U-shape. There were no surprises, and the fit is excellent. As it can considerably minimize the practical space/footprint consumed, I believe this is a really good mounting option for newer homes with structured wiring coming back to a closet (often a master bedroom closet).The device's PoE ports function properly, however it's important to note that its overall power budget is 110W. Even though I won't use anything close to this, it's still important for you to be aware of the limitation. This switch is compatible with 802.3at-2009, which allows for a maximum power budget of four devices (even though there are 8 ports). To give you an idea, the 5 cameras I have on the switch use a total of roughly 24W (and this is at night when the IR uses more power). I still won't be close to the power budget even when I have all 8 cameras on the device.The hardware configuration of the switch doesn't require much setup, but there is still the matter of configuring the switch's "smart" management. The TL-SG1016PE has a few restricted additional functionalities, despite not being a complete L2/L3 controlled switch. Use the TP-Link software program that is provided on the CD to specify the switch's IP address so that you can access it. If you already have another TP-Link switch installed, you can use that one instead. Although DHCP is an option, I prefer to assign static addresses. You can access the web management interface after allocating the IP. Microsoft Edge worked for logging in, but I had to use Chrome to update the device password. Edge appeared to operate for all other tasks.I changed the device's password first thing. Then, for the two lines I'd ran to the attic, I formed a link aggregation group (LAG), which, given the other end also supports it, produces a greater bandwidth connection back to a switch (or computer) on the other end. The last thing I did was set up a VLAN specifically for the cameras, which is something I think everybody with externally mounted cameras should do. A stepladder could be used to access some of my cameras that are situated high up on the house, but other cameras are low enough that if someone did, their access to the LAN would be restricted by the VLAN.Details about PoE configuration and usage are included in the web management. Both a switch-wide and per-port power policy can be configured. Simply set everything to "auto." The use information is thorough, showing both the instantaneous usage and the exact negotiated power level.It's important to keep in mind that the TL-SG1016PE, like the switch I used before it, will be working in environments that are not recommended for the device. The switch can only operate at a maximum temperature of 40C, however the attic frequently reaches higher temperatures. Given the unit's strong cooling system and relatively low power consumption (in comparison to the 110W maximum), I should have at least a few productive years of operation. I'd rate that as a successful outcome.ConclusionI would make the following changes to the TL-SG1016PE:1. Although it doesn't, it would be wonderful if the device came with the most recent firmware. The 5/18 firmware and the 5/17 firmware that comes with the device differ in a few key ways. I advise loading the fresh one right away.2. Foam filters on the vents are what I prefer. Although most people would want or need this, I have a unit in the attic, therefore I do.3. It would be wonderful if the device (which, I believe, employs temperature-controlled fans) could track the 40mm fans' RPM and alert the administrator in the event of a fan failure.4. Support for either syslog or SNMP would be excellent.That being said, none of the aforementioned components are absolutely necessary. The TL-SG1016PE is currently operating faultlessly. My cameras haven't experienced any problems with the PoE, and the VLAN and LAG are also working properly. I heartily endorse this product.
4.7/5
BUILT TO LAST: Every NETGEAR Network switch is rigorously tested for reliability, quality, and performance
ENERGY EFFICIENT: Designed to optimize power usage lowering its cost to operate; Most models are compliant with IEEE802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet mode
VERSATILE MOUNTING OPTIONS: Supports desktop or wall mount placement
PLUG AND PLAY: Simple set up with no software to install or configuration needed
ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION: 5 Gigabit ports
SILENT OPERATION: The fanless design means zero added noise wherever its located, making it ideal for noise sensitive environments
PROSAFE LIFETIME PROTECTION: Covered by an industry best Lifetime Limited Hardware Warranty, Next Business Day Replacement and 24/7 chat with a NETGEAR expert
$234
The 24 port JGS524Ev3 model is the subject of this review.As a fundamental Ethernet switch, it performs as expected. Connect any necessary network devices before using it. No issues.There are a few things to be aware of, including the fact that this switch has a default password and uses management software. Any device connected to any port can modify switch configuration if you know the password. To discover these switches on a network, there is even a helpful tool. Change the password if you don't want anybody tampering with your switch, is the moral of the story.Regardless of the VLAN setup, any port on the switch can access the web administration interface. You face the danger of having your switch managed online if it is connected to an open internet connection. There are no parameters to restrict management access by port or VLAN, IP address ranges, or other factors.3. The web administration feature can only be used with insecure HTTP and cannot be disabled. Choose a really, really strong password and ensure sure no one can see your management traffic because this functionality cannot be disabled.4. Although it lacks SNMP support, it is still possible to establish Link Aggregation, VLANs, some traffic shaping, etc. through the web interface. No L3 switching of any kind; although VLAN support requires a strange configuration, it does function. MAC maps and any spanning tree data are not visible.5. Setting up VLANs was challenging because there are various modes and the ineffable is not always clear. The only method I could discover to obtain both "I tagged" ports with default VLAN assignments (so I can attach any piece of equipment and it will be intagged reaffirmed ends up in the VLAN I want it in) and tagged ports was to use the 892.1Q Advanced mode (so I can trunk between switches and use servers which can tag traffic). Although the configuration is complicated and takes up nearly three screens, it does provide access to 4096 VLAN IDs and has faultless internal rates with other equipment.6. Link Aggreation functions, but it requires some configuration. Be careful that there are only 8 aggregation groups available on this model, making it impossible to aggregate 12 dual-link connections.7. Verify the firmware. My copy did not come with the most recent version. Through the online interface, upgrades were fairly simple.The overall is extremely amazing for a switch this cheap with 2 four port link groups and 4 link groups of 2 ports, various VLANs, and employing jumbo frames. As much traffic as I could realistically provide was north of 3Gb/s on the four port link groups and over 1.5Gb/s on the dual link groups at the same time. Impressive considering it only cost $200.
4.7/5
PROSAFE LIFETIME PROTECTION: Covered by an industry-best Lifetime Limited Hardware Warranty, Next Business Day Replacement and 24/7 chat with a NETGEAR expert
VERSATILE MOUNTING OPTIONS: Supports desktop or wall mount placement
PLUG-AND-PLAY: Simple set up with no software to install or configuration needed
BUILT TO LAST: Every NETGEAR Network switch is rigorously tested for reliability, quality, and performance.
ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION: 8 Gigabit ports
ENERGY EFFICIENT: Designed to optimize power usage lowering its cost to operate. Most models are compliant with IEEE802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet mode.
SILENT OPERATION: The fanless design means zero added noise wherever its located, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments
$234
The 24 port JGS524Ev3 model is the subject of this review.As a fundamental Ethernet switch, it performs as expected. Connect any necessary network devices before using it. No issues.There are a few things to be aware of, including the fact that this switch has a default password and uses management software. Any device connected to any port can modify switch configuration if you know the password. To discover these switches on a network, there is even a helpful tool. Change the password if you don't want anybody tampering with your switch, is the moral of the story.Regardless of the VLAN setup, any port on the switch can access the web administration interface. You face the danger of having your switch managed online if it is connected to an open internet connection. There are no parameters to restrict management access by port or VLAN, IP address ranges, or other factors.3. The web administration feature can only be used with insecure HTTP and cannot be disabled. Choose a really, really strong password and ensure sure no one can see your management traffic because this functionality cannot be disabled.4. Although it lacks SNMP support, it is still possible to establish Link Aggregation, VLANs, some traffic shaping, etc. through the web interface. No L3 switching of any kind; although VLAN support requires a strange configuration, it does function. MAC maps and any spanning tree data are not visible.5. Setting up VLANs was challenging because there are various modes and the ineffable is not always clear. The only method I could discover to obtain both "I tagged" ports with default VLAN assignments (so I can attach any piece of equipment and it will be intagged reaffirmed ends up in the VLAN I want it in) and tagged ports was to use the 892.1Q Advanced mode (so I can trunk between switches and use servers which can tag traffic). Although the configuration is complicated and takes up nearly three screens, it does provide access to 4096 VLAN IDs and has faultless internal rates with other equipment.6. Link Aggreation functions, but it requires some configuration. Be careful that there are only 8 aggregation groups available on this model, making it impossible to aggregate 12 dual-link connections.7. Verify the firmware. My copy did not come with the most recent version. Through the online interface, upgrades were fairly simple.The overall is extremely amazing for a switch this cheap with 2 four port link groups and 4 link groups of 2 ports, various VLANs, and employing jumbo frames. As much traffic as I could realistically provide was north of 3Gb/s on the four port link groups and over 1.5Gb/s on the dual link groups at the same time. Impressive considering it only cost $200.
4.6/5
RELIABLE IEEE 802.3x flow Control provides reliable data transfer
UP to 80 percentage Power Saving Automatically adjusts Power consumption according to the link status and cable length
PLUG AND Play : Easy setup with no configuration or no Software needed
Limited Lifetime Warranty and unLimited 24/7 technical Support for Free; Power Consumption : Maximum:3.97 (220V/50Hz)
AUTO NEGOTIATION Suppots Auto MDI/MDIX, eliminating the need for crossover cables
Sturdy Metal Case : Fanless quiet Design, desktop or wall mounting Design; Operating Temperature 0 ̊C to 40 ̊C (32 ̊F to 104 ̊F); Storage Temperature: 40°C to 70°C ( 40°F to 158°F)
TRAFFIC OPTIMIZATION : 802.1p and DSCP QoS enable smooth latency sensitive traffic such as Voice and video
8 Ports GIGABIT ETHERNET 8 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit auto negotiation RJ45 ports greatly Expand network Capacity
$234
This review is appropriate for anyone without extensive networking experience. Are you one of those folks who bought a Velop mesh wifi device only to discover that it had a single LAN port? Hence, turn on this switch to resolve the issue. There is no software required, and setup is simple. Simply connect this device and let it run as it pleases. Do you require more ports to set up POE security cameras? If you have a power injector for your camera, this switch will also fix that issue. Do you want to use a wired alternative because your wifi router is having trouble streaming 4K content? This switch offers a 2000Mbps peak speed. This LAN switch will allow you to access and play 4K movies incredibly smoothly over a wired connection if you are like me and keep your movies on a hard drive that is attached to your router. The plug-and-play functionality of this switch, which requires little to no adjustment, is its best feature. I appreciate the brilliant individuals who made this transfer foolproof for novices like me.
4.6/5
Silent operation: The fanless design means 0 added noise wherever its located, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments
Plug-and-play: simple set up with no software to install or configuration needed
Small and silent desktop form factor with fan-less design for quiet operation
Built to last: Every NETGEAR network switch is rigorously tested for reliability, quality, and performance
Ethernet port configuration: 8 Gigabit ports
8 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports, up to 10x faster than Fast Ethernet for maximum performance
Versatile mounting options: supports desktop or wall mount placement
$234
This review is appropriate for anyone without extensive networking experience. Are you one of those folks who bought a Velop mesh wifi device only to discover that it had a single LAN port? Hence, turn on this switch to resolve the issue. There is no software required, and setup is simple. Simply connect this device and let it run as it pleases. Do you require more ports to set up POE security cameras? If you have a power injector for your camera, this switch will also fix that issue. Do you want to use a wired alternative because your wifi router is having trouble streaming 4K content? This switch offers a 2000Mbps peak speed. This LAN switch will allow you to access and play 4K movies incredibly smoothly over a wired connection if you are like me and keep your movies on a hard drive that is attached to your router. The plug-and-play functionality of this switch, which requires little to no adjustment, is its best feature. I appreciate the brilliant individuals who made this transfer foolproof for novices like me.
4.5/5
PLUG AND PLAY: Simple set up with no software to install or configuration needed
PEACE OF MIND WARRANTY – Covered by an industry leading 3 year limited hardware warranty
ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION: 5 Gigabit ports
VERSATILE MOUNTING OPTIONS: Supports desktop or wall mount placement
ENERGY EFFICIENT: Designed to optimize power usage lowering its cost to operate; Most models are compliant with IEEE802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet mode
BUILT TO LAST: Every NETGEAR Network switch is rigorously tested for reliability, quality, and performance
SILENT OPERATION: The fanless design means zero added noise wherever its located, making it ideal for noise sensitive environments
$234
This review is appropriate for anyone without extensive networking experience. Are you one of those folks who bought a Velop mesh wifi device only to discover that it had a single LAN port? Hence, turn on this switch to resolve the issue. There is no software required, and setup is simple. Simply connect this device and let it run as it pleases. Do you require more ports to set up POE security cameras? If you have a power injector for your camera, this switch will also fix that issue. Do you want to use a wired alternative because your wifi router is having trouble streaming 4K content? This switch offers a 2000Mbps peak speed. This LAN switch will allow you to access and play 4K movies incredibly smoothly over a wired connection if you are like me and keep your movies on a hard drive that is attached to your router. The plug-and-play functionality of this switch, which requires little to no adjustment, is its best feature. I appreciate the brilliant individuals who made this transfer foolproof for novices like me.
4.5/5
SILENT OPERATION: The fanless design means zero added noise wherever its located, making it ideal for noise sensitive environments
ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION: 8 Gigabit ports
VERSATILE MOUNTING OPTIONS: Supports desktop or wall mount placement
PEACE OF MIND WARRANTY – Covered by an industry leading 3 year limited hardware warranty
PLUG AND PLAY: Simple set up with no software to install or configuration needed
ENERGY EFFICIENT: Designed to optimize power usage lowering its cost to operate; Most models are compliant with IEEE802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet mode
BUILT TO LAST: Every NETGEAR Network switch is rigorously tested for reliability, quality, and performance;
$234
This review is appropriate for anyone without extensive networking experience. Are you one of those folks who bought a Velop mesh wifi device only to discover that it had a single LAN port? Hence, turn on this switch to resolve the issue. There is no software required, and setup is simple. Simply connect this device and let it run as it pleases. Do you require more ports to set up POE security cameras? If you have a power injector for your camera, this switch will also fix that issue. Do you want to use a wired alternative because your wifi router is having trouble streaming 4K content? This switch offers a 2000Mbps peak speed. This LAN switch will allow you to access and play 4K movies incredibly smoothly over a wired connection if you are like me and keep your movies on a hard drive that is attached to your router. The plug-and-play functionality of this switch, which requires little to no adjustment, is its best feature. I appreciate the brilliant individuals who made this transfer foolproof for novices like me.
4.5/5
SILENT OPERATION: The fanless design means zero added noise wherever its located, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments
VERSATILE MOUNTING OPTIONS: Supports desktop or wall mount placement
PEACE OF MIND WARRANTY – Covered by an industry-leading 3-year limited hardware warranty
PLUG-AND-PLAY: Simple set up with no software to install or configuration needed
ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION: 5 Gigabit ports
BUILT TO LAST: Every NETGEAR Network switch is rigorously tested for reliability, quality, and performance.
POWER-OVER-ETHERNET: 4 PoE ports with 55W total power budget
ENERGY EFFICIENT: Designed to optimize power usage lowering its cost to operate. Most models are compliant with IEEE802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet mode.
$234
Although I don't now use POE, I chose to do it in order to have the option should I need it in the future, perhaps for a camera system. I also considered purchasing the 8 port model, but I ultimately decided against it because the price of this one was so low at the time, I already owned an 8 port model and had enough of ports, and I simply wanted this in a new location. It has a lot of versatility because POE is an option. For me in home usage, the 1GB size makes it seem future-proof for a time at least.Physically, it is the same size as certain models with the same brand name that have 8 ports, so if you decide you want 8 ports, know that there is no size cost for doing so. It appears as though this one has more air space inside of it. I'm okay with that, though. It's not very important, but I don't mind it as an advantage that they'll be the same size if I ever need to stack them together.comes with a sizable power brick that is corded on both ends so it won't take up too much space on your power strip.
4.4/5
Non-Blocking Throughput The new 8-port models feature Gigabit Ethernet ports in a compact form factor. For its total, non-blocking throughput, each UniFi Switch supports up to 8 Gbps.
The US-8-60W is an 8-port gigabit switch with four 802.3af PoE ports. Its auto-sensing PoE ports deliver up to 15.4W of power per port.
8 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports 4 x Auto-Sensing 802.3af PoE Ports 8 Gbps Non-Block Throughput 16 Gbps Switching Capacity
Switching Capacity The UniFi Switch offers the forwarding capacity to simultaneously process traffic on all ports at line rate without any packet loss, with a switching capacity of 16 Gbps.
$234
I was pleasantly surprised by the UniFi 24-port Managed Switch 250W! I chose this device based on my extensive knowledge of UniFi APs and the related controller for the following reasons:1.) Single pane of glass management: Adopting this switch and applying the necessary configuration changes to it are quite simple if you already use another UniFi device and have a pre-existing instance of the UniFi Controller (through local install, VM, AWS instance, or cloud key). The UIs and solutions offered by other vendors make it far more difficult to assign per-port configurations and provision VLANs. You can immediately determine the MAC address of the connected device, the link speed, and whether PoE is active. Changes to the configuration take effect promptly and without interruption. Revisions of firmware can also be updated quite easily. As long as you have a functioning UniFi controller, TFTP, SFTP, and other protocols and solutions are not necessary.2.) 24V Passive and PoE capabilities: While the current-generation UAP-AC-Pro can use either PoE specification, legacy APs and less powerful APs need an injector or the switch to have 24V Passive distribution capability. This switch effortlessly supports the whole UniFi AP lineup in addition to the other ad hoc UniFi portfolio products. The maximum number of PoE-enabled devices that can be used is limited by the 250W rating, but it's a reasonable compromise for scenarios where there won't be a surplus of PoE endpoints crowding the switch ports. This switch's 500W version more effectively serves that market.3.) Cost: If you keep a very close eye on Amazon, you might be able to score a fairly amazing discount on this switch.4.) Considerations for Build Quality and Noise: For the price, this switch's design and build quality are unmatched. It is clear, uncluttered, and equipped with the appropriate indicators so that you can quickly understand what it is doing. The labels and LEDs are clear and effective at their jobs. Comparatively, this switch is quieter than an HP V1910 switch with the factory-installed delta fan. If you have to keep the switch exposed to the elements or adjacent to other pieces of equipment, it would be much more tolerable even though it isn't silent.Minor caveats to be aware of are:1.) Port Aggregation: The number of aggregated ports (such as LACP/LLDP interfaces) is four, and they must come after the first port designated for the aggregated connection in a sequence. You can group Ports 2 through 5 if you use Port 2 as an example. If you're utilizing aggregation, you need to process and account for cabling considerations.2.) Availability: It can be difficult to find this switch for the list price (or a little less than the list price). You won't get overcharged as long as you're not rushing.3. Continuity with the UniFi Controller Once configured, the controller won't need to be kept active constantly. You need an active controller that has embraced all UniFi products if you wish to make changes. There are other ways to achieve this goal, including using the controller on a PC of your choice, a VM, an AWS instance, or the UniFi Cloud Key. Before choosing the finest choice for this area, consider the advantages and disadvantages of each.None of these warnings take away from what is yet another fantastic creation from Ubiquiti.
A router is a networking device that connects two or more computer networks. A switch is a device that allows two or more devices on the same network to communicate with each other.
A VLAN is a layer 2 construct. It is a method of creating multiple broadcast domains within a single physical network. By definition, a VLAN is restricted to a single LAN segment. It is not possible to span a VLAN across multiple LAN segments.
Layer 2 is the data link layer, and layer 3 is the network layer. Ethernet is a layer 2 technology.
Switches are used to connect or disconnect two devices. They are commonly used to turn devices on or off, but can also be used to regulate the flow of electricity or data.
A switch is a device that helps direct the flow of electricity in a circuit. The three main functions of a switch are to open and close a circuit, to direct the flow of electricity, and to protect the circuit from overload.
Switches are one of the most important components of any network. They are responsible for forwarding data packets between devices on the network. There are four main types of switches: 1. Layer 2 switches: These switches operate at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model. They use hardware-based methods to forward data packets between devices on the same network segment. 2. Layer 3 switches: These switches operate at the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model. They use software-based methods to forward data packets between devices on different network
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