Packaging and Un-boxing: The TP-LINK TL-SG105E ships in a thin cardboard box, wrapped in plastic and cradled by foam. It comes with the following items: TP-LINK TL-SG1016DE 5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch Power cord Rubber "feet" Installation Guide Resource CD Wrap-Up: Affordable layer-2 switch...

First impressions (before powering up and setting up): Can be wall mounted / desktop situated; This switch is more than over-kill for a regular home network… however I do like the fact that it is very energy efficient (shuts off ports that aren't active, adjusts power based on cable length).

Powering up and setting up: Plug it in and let it rip; It's default IP address is 192.168.0.1; Configuration is done via the Easy Smart Configuration utility ONLY… that's a huge disappointment; Whenever you try to navigate to the switch via the Web UI… nothing loads.

Caused trouble on my network, had to replace it with a Netgear equivalent.

So obviously the more lines u have the weaker the strength from this, i Recommend only putting accessories on this like smart cams, lights, garage door controls, or any smart home devices. Leave computers, consuls and large internet users on the router itself.

Just a dumb switch. Plug-and-play. Not much to say except that I use it to extend the number of hardwire ports on my home router. Most residential routers have 2 or 4 ports available, if any (wifi routers sometimes have none).

Bought very similar units from TP over the years. all have been rock solid work horses. This one installed within 5 sec and took over for a neutered router I had rigged into a switch like a champ. Metal Body, solid contraction simply does its job. What's not to love

I was very happy with the product, although I only had to use it for a short period of time. It worked very, very well for my situation.

Easy set up, operation and use, Small footprint; It takes up very little room, The indicator lights are very easy to understand

Device its self does exactly what its meant too.. As others have mentioned on here, if you need it up and running fast, make sure you have a travel adaptor to hand!

A very simple device, but has made my network faster by using 1 Gigabit. Wish I had purchased one earlier.

It does what it's supposed to do. Price is cheaper here than at other sites.

Very compact switch with small power adapter. The unit has been rock solid since installing. No issues whatsoever, you can mount it in a very small space. Get one!