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TRENDnet 8 Port Gigabit GREENnet Switch Ethernet Network Switch 8 x 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Ports 16 Gbps Switching Capacity Metal Lifetime Protection Black TEG S82G
Last Updated: November 25, 2023 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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Connectivity
46ports, port, gigabit, ethernet, network
+78%
-22%
" ... This has speeded up my connection to the router, and allows faster backup to my NAS as well. ... "
" ... I like this unmanaged switch because it has 8ea. ... 2.5 GB ports to expand my gigabit fiber WAN into the furthest ethernet reaches of my house without holding back. ... This switch is secondary to my wifi router, but ticks all of my boxes -- and the price is great. ... "
" ... Plug the cables in and you're off to the races. ... Using this for my devices at my TV console. ... Nice fast gigabit ethernet with no lag or buffering while streaming. ... ethernet and power cables plug in on the back, lamps indicating link and activity are on the front and that makes for a neat operation when the device is on the shelf facing the viewers sitting in the living room facing the console. ... "
" ... I use this switch with my Orbi router that has a 2.5 GBe LAN port . ... I then have two WIFI mesh satelites plugged into the switch, as well as a few desktop computers. ... IF you're going to spend a decent amount of $ for a wifi-6e system, don't skimp on the switch. ... "
" ... You unbox it, plug in ethernet CAT 5e or better cables to your devices and it works. ... "
" ... Great plug in to increase network speed even with a mix of 2.5ghz and 1ghz devices ... "
" ... Used on ATT fiber at 2GB speeds. ... "
" ... I still use ethernet cables to my main desktop as well as my router, and main streaming devices. ... "
Network
172 5g, switch, router, connection, wifi
+88%
-12%
" ... Added 2.5g nic cards for the older computers and the network was complete. ... "
" ... Running a gigabit wired backhall on ORBI net, and >50ft of cat5e. ... "
" ... Testing the throughput showed the full 2.5G with no dips or drops. ... "
" ... Speed up network ... "
" ... This network switch works great as long as it dosent overheat. ... "
" ... Fast, reliable gigabit connection and throughput. ... "
" ... I run a Spark/Hadoop cluster with this switch and it completely eliminated the network bottleneck. ... "
" ... This means that not only am I getting top-of-the-line network performance, but I'm also doing my part to reduce my carbon footprint and conserve energy. ... "
Reliability
14years, months, worked, switches, fine
+57%
-43%
" ... It worked right out of the box and I have had no issues with it in the past week of ownership. ... "
" ... Everything working as expected. ... "
" ... Item is as described and working well. ... "
" ... I've bought a ton of these over the years, for both my home and other locations, and they have performed flawlessly. ... "
" ... I have been using TRENDnet switches for years. ... "
" ... The switch has been working fine so far. ... "
" ... It has worked flawlessly for me. ... "
" ... That said, I haven't had any issues, it works all the time. ... "
Performance
14speed, transfer, transfers, switch, upgraded
+100%
" ... transfers and downloads is a bit quicker by a tad. ... "
" ... I had upgraded some devices with 2.5g and wanted them to interact at the higher speed. ... "
" ... Love this switch, it's been reliable and has great speeds. ... "
" ... More than doubled the speed of my network to match my newest motherboard. ... "
" ... Used on ATT fiber at 2GB speeds. ... "
" ... Now my file transfers are way faster between these tree systems and I experience far less lag when loading assets over the network. ... The one slowdown/bottleneck I experience is from an older 7,200 RPM SSD drive. ... Otherwise, for real performance you will want NVME drives which will gain you 250+. ... "
" ... Works as advertised, so not a fancy unit, but does the job well. ... "
" ... It was simple to install and the lighting helps me know if the computer is using 1 or 2.5 speeds. ... "
Usage
12switch, running, plug, network, three
+100%
" ... As someone who relies on a fast and reliable network to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues, I'm always on the lookout for ways to boost performance and efficiency. ... "
" ... It's unmanaged, no configuration required. ... "
" ... I actually have a few of these in my home, and run them nonstop without issue. ... "
" ... Before installing this switch and two of the TRENDnet 2.5Gb NICs, one in a server and one in a client, I benched marked my 1 GB connection speed by transferring multiple files. ... "
" ... Great for home office. ... "
" ... Easy to add to my network. ... "
" ... Best feature of this switch was it's heavy construction and cool running. ... "
" ... Took a bit to get it configured properly to work with other vendor's switch, but once set correctly it works like a champ. ... "
Body
11switch, solid, rubber, one, like
+91%
-9%
" ... Perfect for my home office equipment shelves. ... "
" ... I like that all the connections are on the same side and that it's a metal case. ... "
" ... The construction is solid with a metal housing and both mounting holes and rubber feet on the bottom. ... "
" ... The switch is also built to last, with a durable metal casing that protects against damage from wear and tear. ... And with lifetime protection, I can trust that my investment in this switch will continue to pay off for years to come. ... "
" ... I really like the metal cases. ... "
" ... This one seems very solid and substantial. ... "
" ... Works great and has a very small footprint. ... "
" ... Comes with rubber feet as well. ... "
Cable
8power, front, plug, cat, speed
+100%
" ... Anyway, having the connectors all tuck away discreetly in the back was worth the extra couple of dollars to me. ... "
" ... Plugged all the CAT cables in, power it on. ... "
" ... And the cables must also be able to handle the speed. ... "
" ... If you have an electrically noisy space upgrade to CAT 6 or 7 cables for more shielding. ... "
" ... Plug in the cables and forget about it. ... "
" ... Also I run cat 6 cables ... "
" ... Plug the cables in and you're off to the races. ... "
" ... It has a heavy duty cord, and the box has a bit of weight to it (doesn't feel cheap at all). ... "
Software
7trendnet, orbi, etc, drivers, devices
+71%
-29%
" ... After installing the hardware and updating drivers I am getting the exact same file transfer speeds of 1 Gb/s (130 MB/s). ... "
" ... ROKU TV, Blu-Ray player, NAS backup device, HTPC. ... "
" ... I have an eero, cams, computer, etc attached to it and so far it's working great, but only time will tell. ... "
" ... I'm surprised Amazon prompts for a star level rating on "Energey Efficiency". ... "
Marketplace
6box
+33%
-67%
" ... Overall a waste of money and I missed my return window. ... "
" ... I am returning this to Amazon and staying with 1Gig switch for now. ... "
" ... Dead on arrival right out of the box. ... "
" ... Needless to say I’m returning it and I’ll try a different brand ... "
Price
5money, switch, reasonable, 2, say
+100%
" ... For the money you can't beat what this thing is capable of. ... "
" ... I am frankly somewhat amazed at the price. ... "
" ... Perfect, it's the best 2.5 GB switch for the money! ... "
" ... not much to say - getting the promised 2.5gig without issue and at a reasonable price ... "
Storage
3nas, many, large, keep, files
+100%
" ... I can now also transfer videos to and from my NAS noticeably faster than before which makes a big difference when copying dozens of gigs at a time, plus upgrading without having to splurge for more expensive 10gig equipment. ... "
" ... Perfect, it's the best 2.5 GB switch for the money! ... "
" ... I have many devices, but I needed a faster means to transfer data between a QNAP TS-451, a spare pc media server, and my main work computer. ... The one slowdown/bottleneck I experience is from an older 7,200 RPM SSD drive. ... "
Size
3solid, rubber, one, needed, mount
+100%
" ... The construction is solid with a metal housing and both mounting holes and rubber feet on the bottom. ... "
" ... Works great and has a very small footprint. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
3-100%
" ... Overall a waste of money and I missed my return window. ... "
" ... I am returning this to Amazon and staying with 1Gig switch for now. ... "
" ... Needless to say I’m returning it and I’ll try a different brand ... "
Features
3feature, cool, running
+100%
" ... Apparently, this is not a common feature despite how basic that is. ... "
" ... Let switch cool off and it is fine for a while. ... "
" ... Best feature of this switch was it's heavy construction and cool running. ... "
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