TP-Link TL-SG2008 At a Glance Product TP-LINK 8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch [ TL-SG2008 ] Summary 8 port Gigabit smart switch with more advanced L2 features Pros • Multiple security options • CoS and DSCP QoS options • Reporting and statistical displays Cons • Documentation needs configuration...

Supports 16 KB jumbo frames; Energy saving mode; Very inexpensive; Multiple security options; CoS and DSCP QoS options; Reporting and statistical displays

Requires Windows utility to configure; No port access controls; Documentation needs configuration examples

Very reliable and fast smart switch. Works all the time and doesn't get too warm. Easily readable LEDs show if your cable connected 1000m or 100/10m. It is possible to disable unused ports for energy saving through desktop utility. Fast delivery from Staples.

This is everything a switch shouldn't be. Why would a switch require software to be installed on a Windows machine in order to manage it? 'Easy' must refer to making it easy for the manufacturers, rather than the user. Want a web interface? Nope. Want to use it on a linux network? Nope.

This is everything a switch shouldn't be. Why would a switch require software to be installed on a Windows machine in order to manage it 'Easy' must refer to making it easy for the manufacturers, rather than the user. Want a web interface Nope. Want to use it on a linux network Nope.

Needed a VLAN capable switch for a LAN extension project, and at the price (22 quid +VAT for me) it seemed the perfect solution. Upside - it does what is says on the tin, it's an 8 port manageable VLAN capable switch with (limited) trunking capability.

- Exactly what I expected and more. - Software features in management software are great.

- Metal sturdy construction; - Easy and intuitive management software

- None that I could find

Other reviews state noisy power adapters and such, nothing, it is fine, I also have the larger 16 port version of this, it also works fine, setup is easy, from the software tool it shows me no bad packets like another reviewer stated,, use cat 5E or better cable, I am using cat 6, QOS tagging, Vlan...

it is small; no noise; Vlan tagging is a must for me

no cons

Best smart switch valan other features

I got the version that allows management via a web interface, glad I did as I didn't want a Windows only management version. I have only used it as a dumb switch so far with a port reserved for mirroring traffic on a piece of work that required that and it did he job well.

Does its job - perfect for the home or small office.