TP LINK SWITCH 5 PORT

TP-Link offers a wide range of 5-port switches, from basic Gigabit models for home use to higher-speed and Power over Ethernet (PoE) options for more demanding networks.

Since you asked for a general overview, here are the most common and popular types of TP-Link 5-Port Switches:

1. Standard Gigabit Unmanaged Switch (Most Common)
Models: TL-SG105, LS1005G, TL-SG605

Speed: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) on all 5 ports.

Management: Unmanaged. This means it’s “Plug-and-Play”—no configuration is needed. You just plug in the cables and power it up.

Use Case: Ideal for expanding a home or small office network when you’ve run out of ports on your router, connecting devices like PCs, smart TVs, and gaming consoles.

Key Features: Fanless design (silent operation), compact desktop/wall-mount case, and Green Ethernet technology for power saving.

2. Switch with Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Models: TL-SG1005P, TL-SG105PE, TL-SG705P

Speed: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps).

PoE: Typically, 4 of the 5 ports support PoE+ (802.3at/af), which allows the switch to transmit both data and electric power over a single Ethernet cable.

Use Case: Powering PoE-compatible devices like:

IP Cameras (Surveillance)

Wireless Access Points (APs)

VoIP Phones

3. Multi-Gigabit Switches (High-Speed)

Models: TL-SG105-M2 (2.5G), TL-SX105 (10G)

Speed:

2.5G Multi-Gigabit: 5 ports at 100Mbps/1G/2.5G.

10G Multi-Gigabit: 5 ports at 100Mbps/1G/2.5G/5G/10G.

Use Case: Designed for maximum performance with high-bandwidth devices like 2.5G/10G NAS systems, high-end gaming PCs, and WiFi 6/6E access points that have m