TP-Link TL-SG116E, 16 Port Gigabit Easy Smart Managed Switch

I purchased this 16-port unmanaged switch to replace an assortment of smaller switches I was using in my home office. The price seemed reasonable for a brand-name 16 port 1GB switch. When it arrived, I connected all of my office devices to it with CAT6 cable and took it for a spin. All I can say is "wow." This switch is a great example of plug-and-play. I powered it on, connected my ISP cable into port one and then plugged in all of the cables from my desktop computers, printers, scanner and notebook computer, plus the home wireless router. Everything worked flawlessly. I used the browser on my desktop to run a download/upload speed test and the switch was definitely delivering the 1GB advertised throughput. The switch has to be plugged into a power outlet but there is no fan inside. I have not noticed it heating up at all and I appreciate the absence of yet another fan whirring faintly in the background. The unit is a little over 11 inches wide, so before you order one, make sure you have enough space for it in your workplace. It can also be mounted on the wall. As a final test, I plugged enough equipment into the switch to use up 15 of the 16 ports. I wanted to see if there would be any traffic collision issues. Success. Performance didn't appear to be degraded on any of the devices connected to it. I am more than pleased with this purchase. My home office network runs much faster than it did with my older switches. The large number of ports on this new switch allowed me to reduce some of the cable clutter around my workspace. The quality of the metal case is excellent. It's a good day when you can purchase a network computing device that comes out of the box, plugs in and just plain works. I highly recommend this product if you're running out of ports on a 4 or 8-port switch. If you are standing up a wired home network for the first time, spend a few extra dollars for this switch if you have four or five devices to connect. That will leave a lot of unused ports on your switch but you won't have to worry about buying another switch if you expand your network in the future.

It does what it says it will do. Pretty simple as networking components go, but I've owned a number of TP-LINK products and all have been good and were still running strong when it was time to upgrade. You can see and feel the quality. I've never had to test the warranty service. Another good offering from this company. I like that this unit runs fine without a fan under full load.

If you’re looking for a network switch that can handle all your devices and still have ports to spare, look no further—this TP-Link 16 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch is an absolute beast. Whether you’re running a small business or just have way too many smart gadgets at home, this switch is ready to handle it all. And the best part? It’s fanless and built like a brick, so you won’t even hear it working—just pure, silent power. 🤫⚡ Why this switch is a total powerhouse: 16 ports of glory: Seriously, 16 gigabit ports. If you’ve ever run out of ports and had to unplug something just to connect a new device, this thing is a dream. Plug in your gaming console, your smart TV, your printer, and still have room for more. 🖥️🎮 Sturdy metal build: This isn’t some flimsy plastic gadget. The metal casing on this switch screams durability, and you can feel confident that it’s going to last through all your networking needs. Plus, you can mount it on the wall or have it sitting on your desk—flexibility at its finest. Fanless operation: No annoying humming or buzzing to deal with. It’s completely silent, so you can tuck it away anywhere without adding to your home or office noise. It quietly does its job, which is exactly what you want from a switch. 🤐 With gigabit speeds, you won’t have to worry about bottlenecking your internet, even with multiple devices streaming, downloading, or gaming at the same time. It’s perfect for both work-from-home setups and tech-heavy households. Bottom line: This TP-Link 16 Port Gigabit Switch is the strong, silent type that gets the job done without breaking a sweat. Reliable, sturdy, and with ports for days, it's the ultimate networking upgrade. If your home or office setup needs more connections, this switch will be your new best friend. 🦾💻⚡

A long time ago I purchased it and after maybe 4-5 years since it still works perfectly. Is a great purchase for a home lab

Works Great!!

works well

Plug and play. We had power outage that tried to stay connected, but we lost power after 3 violent attempts to stay on. Even with a whole house surge protector, my old Netgear switch bit it. This unit came to life and I had the ability to connect my router, hardwired locations and printers in less than 5 minutes. I also backed it up with a better surge protector.

This is plug and play, very simple and easy to install. Nice if you want to take some traffic off of your WiFi. Devices actually run faster when wired. I actually used this initially to install an outdoor PoE network extender for cameras and also plugged in a couple of consoles and tv’s and still have a bunch of ports available. Basically you can use it to split your Ethernet port on your router which usually only comes with one port. It’s unmanaged so there’s no setup other than connecting the Ethernet cables and plugging into a power source. Very nice device.

Works perfectly, ideal for those with many devices to connect to a wired network. Sends 1Gb without any problems to all my devices.

Excelente equipo, lo uso para mis consolas de videojuegos y la verdad muy eficiente, aparte conectado mi equipo de computo y sin ningun problema, aparte a pesar de como se ve en la img, si es pequeño, pense que seria mas grande por lo general que he visto, pero esta vez si realmente es lo maximo porque puedo dejarlo casi en cuaquier lugar

The device works well and replaces (in my case) and old 100Mb/s 8 port switch. The improvement is significantly noticeable for me.

Very satisfying, it was easy to install and deliver a great experience, highly recommend

Arrived with US outlet. I Will update only if I have problems, or it turns out surprisingly good.