A key factor in driving down the cost of switches has been the emergence of home routers with built-in gigabit ports. These boxes, often integrating four ports, tend to mitigate the need for a standalone switch, though there's nothing stopping a user extending their network by using a switch in conjunction with a router. Point is, obtaining fast transfer speeds on a multiple-machine home network isn't expensive. Spending more on switches Yes. Requiring the use of Omada Cloud-Based Controller (Supported by TL-SG2428P v1, v3 and above, while is not supported by TL-SG2428P v2)

The interior components of the TL-SG1008P are protected by high-quality metal casing to ensure a long product life. Having passed an array of stringent reliability tests, the TL-SG1008P delivers switching performance you can depend on.V1: 237.82 BTU/hr (220 V/50 Hz) (with 62 W PD connected); 26.95 BTU/hr (220 V/50 Hz) (no PD connected) We use snom 320 PoE-enabled, VoIP-compatible phones in the office, and connecting them to the switch removes the need for a separate power cable. Overall switch power consumption barely increases, we noted, as a single phone pulls just over a watt when in use. This is perhaps why TP-Link chose to forego the newer 802.3at standard - one that supplies increased power down each PoE port - for this consumer-orientated switch. IGMP Snooping optimises multimedia traffic delivery, to ensure a better network experience especially for applications like IPTV. Administrators can designate the priority of traffic based on QoS, for example, to ensure that voice and video applications remain clear and lag-free.

Compliant with the 802.3af/at PoE+ standard supports up to 30 W on each PoE port. The total 64 W PoE power budget for the four (4) PoE ports opens up a wide range of applications, such as surveillance for offices, dormitories, and small businesses. It is fully compatible with IP cameras, access points, IP phones, computers, printers, and more. Intelligent power management The review unit has a maximum down-the-wire power limit of 53W, with PoE ports 1,2 and 4 providing the full downstream 15.4W to connected devices. Running them concurrently, with 46.2W of Ethernet load, causes the red PoE MAX light to switch on. Should a device also be connected to port 3 and therefore potentially exceed the total 53W, port 4 is disabled, ensuring the unit remains within specification. The TP-Link TL-SG1008P 8-Port Unmanaged Desktop Gigabit PoE+ Switch is a professional High-Power 8-Port Gigabit Switch with four (4) PoE+ Ports. This durable, plug-and-play switch provides QoS for traffic prioritisation, as well as multicast optimisation and intelligent power management. Key Features IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1d, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1xWhen total power consumption exceeds 64 W, the intelligent power management will cut the lower priority port power. This ensures the high priority port’s power supply and protects the device from power overload. It also automatically detects and provides the required power for your PoE devices while protecting your PoE and non-PoE equipment from being damaged. Advanced functions for higher performance