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TP Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch Plug and Play Desktop or Wall Mount Plastic Case Ethernet Splitter Fanless Traffic Optimization Unmanaged TL SG1008D
Last Updated: August 22, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Connectivity
221ethernet, ports, port, gigabit, wifi
+88%
-12%
" ... Simple but handy when extra ports needed. ... "
" ... Gigabit switching speeds. ... Just what I needed to make full use of a single Ethernet port in the kitchen to access multiple devices. ... "
" ... I needed to remove the "switch" capabilities on my internet router where I originally had various HomeKit device hubs plugged into. ... I've had no problems with my hubs disconnecting or access issues from my wireless devices to the wired hubs. ... "
" ... Useful if you want high speed wired LAN at home. ... "
" ... I needed four to accommodate my various smart home devices (SmartThings, Hue, AMS Lutron). ... Easy set up (connect devise to of the modem with Ethernet cable) and back in business. ... "
" ... Great to extend your home router number of ports and into another room. ... "
" ... When correctly connected, Ethernet cable into Port 5 and Cat 6 cable, it works as it should. ... "
" ... IEEE 802.3x. ... My speeds went up 10fold from 90Mbps to almsot 900Mbps. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
159switch, ports, port, gigabit, 8 port
+92%
-8%
" ... I needed to remove the "switch" capabilities on my internet router where I originally had various HomeKit device hubs plugged into. ... I've had no problems with my hubs disconnecting or access issues from my wireless devices to the wired hubs. ... "
" ... We recently upgraded our fios to 400/400 and the current bottleneck seems to be the moca adapter I use to take advantage of internal coax wiring (not this switch). ... "
" ... Plug it in and connected devices via and ethernet cable and your good to go. ... "
" ... Essentially I only use them as ethernet ports additions but they have worked fantastically for this. ... "
" ... I was able to run an ethernet wire from my router in the living room to my personal office. ... "
" ... Great little unmanaged switch for additional LAN ports ... "
" ... Gives me 4 more ethernet slots! ... "
" ... This is a great switch to expand your ethernet. ... But is has a green led power light and ethernet leds, I only add this because they don't seem to be on many newer devices. ... "
Usage
107setup, easy, easy to use, plug and play, house
+99%
" ... Easy set up (connect devise to of the modem with Ethernet cable) and back in business. ... "
" ... Works great to distribute my LAN connection to other rooms in the house. ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... This thing looks nice and is really easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... I've been running mostly powerline networking in my house. ... "
" ... Honestly the easiest installation of technical hardware I ever performed. ... This switch is so easy to use that it burns lol. ... But I definitely recommend this switch for anyone that has a small/medium network setup if you’re looking for a basic switch. ... "
" ... Simple and small device. ... "
" ... There's no management software to load on your computer and no switch configuration is required, it's truly plug and play. ... "
Network
68tp link, network, wifi, house, lan
+88%
-12%
" ... I bought 2 for two home networks ... "
" ... I use this for my room to have wifi to my pc. ... "
" ... I just connected the router and the computers to it. ... "
" ... Using it with my Asus router. ... "
" ... Added this to a eero mesh network. ... No decrease in speed and expands the network. ... "
" ... Solved a home network issue for a great price. ... "
" ... Works great to distribute my LAN connection to other rooms in the house. ... "
" ... This has come in handy for wiring up my house to my router! ... "
Performance
62speed, speeds, fast, performance, issues
+90%
-10%
" ... Does its job ... "
" ... Excellent speeds to. ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... Verified full gigabit (125+ MB/s) transfer speed. ... "
" ... I cant say much about the speed since I dont really have any good way of testing the speed. ... "
" ... It does it job. ... "
" ... I have purchased this item in the past and have been very satisfied with its performance. ... "
" ... No lag and it's literally plug and play. ... "
Connectivity / Wifi
62router, modem, wi fi, tp link, network
+85%
-15%
" ... Needed wifi in an upstairs room of a solid brick and plaster home. ... "
" ... I just connected the router and the computers to it. ... "
" ... Fios Modem > PC = 999/999-3ms ... Fios Modem > Orbi AX6000 Router > PC = 999/999-3ms ... "
" ... Used to love WiFi. ... "
" ... Works perfectly making all of my devices run at Ethernet speeds. ... "
" ... I bought this to upgrade my home network to 1GB lan. ... "
" ... Using with my Eero mesh network. ... "
" ... IEEE 802.3x. ... My speeds went up 10fold from 90Mbps to almsot 900Mbps. ... "
Usage / Ease
60easy to use, simple, easy to install, plug and play, easy to set
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... It works great and was really easy to set up and start using. ... "
" ... Easy to use, non-expensive, excellent reliability. ... "
" ... It has a compact design, easy to setup, solid performance, and affordable price. ... "
" ... Very easy to mount and works great on my desk for different systems ... "
" ... Simple plug and play, what more can you ask for. ... "
" ... Easy to connect and the lights aren't too bright. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
Usage / Setup
59simple, plug and play, easy to install, easy, plug
+100%
" ... Ease of setup: ... I have all 8 ports in use right now and it was a very simple setup process. ... "
" ... Plan an simple best describes this device, plug it in and it's ready to go it couldn't be more simple unless it comes with someone to plug it in for me. ... "
" ... Installation was plug & play. ... "
" ... Love these simple switches by TP-Link. ... "
" ... Easy setup out the box. ... "
" ... Overall - setup was incredibly straight forward. ... No need for any instructions as it’s entirely self explanatory - pretty sure anyone who has ever set up their own internet could use this product with ease. ... "
" ... Simple setup and no loss of speed. ... "
" ... Simple internet switch you don't have to configure. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
57connected, switch, wired, network, computers
+81%
-19%
" ... Gives reliable signal to disk station and internet phone connected to it. ... "
" ... I've got it plugged into my Google Fiber, then distributed to a few devices, so they all can enjoy GbE. ... "
" ... Multiple connections and the switch does as advertised. ... "
" ... No lag and multiple devices connected at the same time great day to transfer up to 1 gig ... "
" ... It's such a great quality-of-life improvement if you're working from home and need to transfer files between your computers or a NAS. ... "
" ... Just ran a cable from the pod to the switch, hooked the desktops to the switch, and BINGO . ... "
" ... Works great for all the devices I have to connect. ... "
" ... (I've daisy chained two switches together) That switch connects to another desktop computer. ... Desktop connected to first switch speed 948/41. ... (lights on ports at back of switch do indicate connection status) Highly recommended ! ... "
Body
57plastic, compact, lightweight, size, switches
+89%
-11%
" ... It has no problem carrying the load of all my devices that are attached. ... "
" ... Perfect size for my needs. ... Small footprint ideal for home use. ... "
" ... Very compact switch. ... "
" ... I personally prefer switches with metal cases because they're shielded and/or heavier, without the propensity to have one side of the bottom lift up due to the pull of the cables. ... Plastic switches usually look nicer, though. ... It's even metal. ... "
" ... The case is plastic & gives the unit an inexpensive overall feel, BUT you get what you pay for in that respect. ... The price matches this design. ... "
" ... Works well with our printer ... "
" ... I also like the sleek look. ... "
" ... I cannot get over how small it is - just slightly larger than a deck of cards! ... "
Reliability
56months, switch, problems, years, issues
+59%
-41%
" ... Works as expected, hope it lasts! ... "
" ... Been working fine. ... "
" ... I bought this one as a replacement for the old one that lasted more than five years, without giving me any problem. ... "
" ... I found this switch and I have been extremely happy with the performance the past week. ... I love how cheap this switch was as only a few years ago a switch like this would have cost over $100 if that. ... "
" ... I've been running the first one for more than six months, no issues or hiccups whatsoever. ... "
" ... Working as it is supposed to. ... "
" ... So far it is working good ... "
" ... No problems at all! ... "
Price
38money, switch, especially, value, spend
+89%
-11%
" ... Was reasonably priced. ... "
" ... GbE for just a few bucks? ... "
" ... Very good switch and reasonable cost. ... "
" ... 5/5 would recommend, especially for the size and price point. ... "
" ... Great for the price. ... "
" ... I’d buy it again, especially considering the price. ... "
" ... Great little switch for the price. ... "
" ... Given its price range i wasnt expecting alot. ... "
Body / Size
30compact, lightweight, size, space, plastic
+97%
-3%
" ... Also, the device is 1/3 the size. ... "
" ... Really small, so it will fit anywhere ... "
" ... I still love my iPod Classic and I wanted to get a dock for small space and this looked like it fit the bill. ... "
" ... Also happy that it is pretty small. ... "
" ... it's small, light, cool, unobtrusive. ... "
" ... And it’s small you can hide it ... "
" ... Wow this thing is compact! ... "
" ... Small, lightweight, and no issues. ... "
Marketplace
25return, switch, amazon, works, perfectly
+64%
-36%
" ... Thank you very much. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Does what is advertised. ... "
" ... Excellent device and great seller ... "
" ... Arrived on time for the price it’s good quality ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Usage / Capacity
21home, wifi, room, router, streaming
+100%
" ... I've been running mostly powerline networking in my house. ... "
" ... It will be going in the garage to handle some tools in there, but it passed my home datacenter tests well. ... "
" ... I bought 2 for two home networks ... "
" ... I now have ethernet connection from my basement to my upper bedroom and upper office area. ... "
" ... I've lost all faith in wifi extenders that aren't used in in an open space on same floor as router. ... Needed wifi in an upstairs room of a solid brick and plaster home. ... Walls are thick and wifi doesn't travel up and down well here. ... "
" ... Works great to distribute my LAN connection to other rooms in the house. ... "
" ... Small footprint ideal for home use. ... "
" ... Delivers hi speed 112Mbs to my network in the garage (100/10 Service). ... "
Software
16network, smart, devices, rarities, rarer
+94%
-6%
" ... A cheap, unmanaged router that works fine for networking our entertainment equipment (Smart TV, Roku, Tablo, Echo, NAS). ... "
" ... Google speed test shows actual speeds, not speeds to the nearest server & now I'm getting the correct speeds to my equipment. ... "
" ... This smells strongly of a firmware bug. ... "
" ... We used it to hook up a wireless printer on the network, but we plan to hook up our TV and PlayStation as well. ... "
" ... I use Google Fiber, so it was important to get a Switch that would be up to the challenge of speed. ... "
" ... Ask Google or your friendly neighborhood Geek before you buy electronics. ... "
" ... I don't play games but do download audio and movie files while tele-working. ... "
" ... Always better to hard-wire items such as Smart TVs, Xboxes, Playstations, Home Entertainment Devices (Roku, Fire, Apple TV) as it takes the load off of your wireless network. ... "
Cable
16cable, plug, switch, wire, power
+88%
-13%
" ... All the cables enter the switch from the same side which is what I was looking for. ... This sits beautifully in my entertainment center and no stray cables coming out the front. ... "
" ... Weight was lighter than expected, so when on the edge behind TV the cords want to pull it off the tv stand. ... "
" ... hook up your cables . ... "
" ... It's literally plug and play so just plan out where the wires are going to be routed and where to mount or install this unit. ... "
" ... Just plug&!play. ... "
" ... I bought this instead of a splitter. ... "
" ... - The power cable could have definitely done with a smaller profile! ... "
" ... Design is sleek but with 3+ cables plugged in, it doesn't have enough weight to sit flat and that just kinda bugs me. ... "
Body / Build Quality
16switches, metal, feels, cheap, prefer
+75%
-25%
" ... I personally prefer switches with metal cases because they're shielded and/or heavier, without the propensity to have one side of the bottom lift up due to the pull of the cables. ... Plastic switches usually look nicer, though. ... It's even metal. ... "
" ... I would prefer a more secure attachment method. ... "
" ... The only negatives were the plastic casing (doesn't affect anything really, and is probably why it's so nicely priced) which just feels a little less solid than other switches I've worked with and the AC adapter. ... "
" ... The case is plastic & gives the unit an inexpensive overall feel, BUT you get what you pay for in that respect. ... "
" ... I personally prefer switches with metal cases because they're shielded and/or heavier, without the propensity to have one side of the bottom lift up due to the pull of the cables. ... Plastic switches usually look nicer, though. ... It's even metal. ... "
" ... So far, it has functioned just fine, but they're not kidding about the plastic case-- it's plastic _everything_! ... "
" ... I got this compared to the other lower priced options due to the materials of the casing. ... "
" ... The hardest part was deciding where to put it. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
14works, perfectly, amazon, advertised, unit
+86%
-14%
" ... Thank you very much. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Excellent device and great seller ... "
" ... Great product and transaction ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... So far so good, works as advertised. ... "
" ... exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Body / Design
14printer, nicer, nice, looks, usually
+93%
-7%
" ... Plastic switches usually look nicer, though. ... "
" ... The device is lightweight, and much nicer to look at than your typical switch. ... "
" ... This thing looks nice and is really easy to use. ... "
" ... Look no further. ... "
" ... Plastic switches usually look nicer, though. ... "
" ... Works well with our printer ... "
" ... I also like the sleek look. ... "
" ... It’s small and not bulky looking. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
9works, perfectly, advertised, exactly as described, described
+100%
" ... Works as advertised AFAICT. ... "
" ... Does what is advertised. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This works perfectly, as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... exactly as described. ... "
" ... So far so good, works as advertised. ... "
Body / Fit
8small, wiring, wall, switch, prefer
+88%
-13%
" ... I would prefer a more secure attachment method. ... "
" ... Would recommend this for use in an open environment so that it can self vent. ... "
" ... A great idea for saving space on a surge protector strip (doesn't block the next outlet) but didn't fit in the same space as the old linksys adapter and blocked the wiring box cover. ... "
" ... The switch works as it should, it's tiny, lightweight, and has two mounting holes for a wall or underside of a desk. ... "
" ... I still love my iPod Classic and I wanted to get a dock for small space and this looked like it fit the bill. ... "
" ... Really small, so it will fit anywhere ... "
" ... Very lightweight, mount it to something if you can. ... "
Power
7energy efficient, supply, switch, device, cool
+71%
-29%
" ... I don't know this is energy efficient - don't you have to be an electrician to be able to measure that? ... "
" ... I am powering the box using the provided power supply. ... "
" ... Small, energy efficient device. ... "
" ... A great switch works well if you give it enough power! ... "
Usage / Gaming
5running, speed, ps4, internet, gaming pc
+100%
" ... Got this for lag issues while streaming games, works perfect. ... "
" ... I have my work station, gaming pc and roommates gaming pc running, while netflix is running on the ps4. ... "
" ... My son bought this for his extensive gaming systems and had no problem, and believe me - he would let me know if the internet slowed down even a little bit! ... "
" ... Speed tests are high and latency is low even with multiple gaming consoles connected and running. ... "
Stand
5mount, something, screws, mounting, mounted
+100%
" ... I mounted the switch on a wall by hanging it on two nails. ... "
" ... You can hang it on your wall . ... "
" ... just needed new mounting locations. ... "
" ... It also has mounting screws so you can mount it on the back of something if that is something you want to do. ... "
" ... No issues and low profile sits under tv on mantle. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
5arrived on time, time
+80%
-20%
" ... This was ordered and then delivered in record time. ... "
" ... Arrived on time for the price it’s good quality ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Easy to use , fast delivery ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
4small, quiet, read, noise, makes
+100%
" ... It works out of the box without issues and is indeed quiet. ... "
" ... the fact that there is no fan makes it a lot quieter which is nice. ... "
" ... It works okay, the sound is somewhat better then expected, but I have to place the iPod in the dock carefully because it feels a bit unsecure. ... "
Sound
4small, quiet, read, noise, makes
+100%
" ... It works out of the box without issues and is indeed quiet. ... "
" ... the fact that there is no fan makes it a lot quieter which is nice. ... "
" ... It works okay, the sound is somewhat better then expected, but I have to place the iPod in the dock carefully because it feels a bit unsecure. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
4switch, work, shipped, performance, died
-100%
" ... Performance issues caused me to return it. ... "
" ... Unfortunately for me it is past the Amazon return window so I'm just out the cost of the unit now. ... I would give it zero stars. ... "
" ... Very likely a return item. ... "
Storage
3capacity
+67%
-33%
" ... I get about 108MB/s writing to or reading from an 8 bay Synology NAS with an NVMe drive on my PC. ... "
" ... Small but high data capacity ... "
Lagging
3lag
+100%
" ... No switching issues or config problems. ... "
" ... No lag and it's literally plug and play. ... "
" ... No set up, no slow downs. ... "
Display
3one
+100%
" ... Simple install I just wished that the display LEDS were a bit bigger but overall very pleased ... "
" ... Has just one subdued green LED to show you that it's on and the unit comes on-line quickly. ... "
" ... It would be nice if the LED's were more visible. ... "
Connectivity / Internet
3switch, simple
+33%
-67%
" ... This is a problem because I will, at least once a day lose internet entirely and the only way to get it back is to unplug and replug this thing. ... "
" ... few months into I would randomly have no internet. ... "
Body / Storage
3cards, space, size, capacity
+100%
" ... I cannot get over how small it is - just slightly larger than a deck of cards! ... "
" ... It's the size of a coaster and as tall as 2 decks of cards. ... "
" ... Small but high data capacity ... "
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