{"product_id":"tp-link-tl-sg105-5-port-gigabit-unmanaged-desktop-switch","title":"TP-Link TL-SG105 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Desktop Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link TL-SG105 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Desktop Switch is designed for users who need to expand their wired network and transfer large files quickly without network congestion. It offers plug-and-play setup with no configuration required, making it suitable for small offices, home labs, and desktop environments where instant gigabit connectivity is needed across multiple devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 Gigabit ports, no setup needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — All five ports support full 10\/100\/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation with Auto-MDI\/MDIX, so you can plug in any device and it works immediately without configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-blocking switching at gigabit speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 7.4 Mpps forwarding rate and non-blocking architecture mean multiple devices can transfer large files simultaneously without bandwidth contention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable metal casing with fanless design\u003c\/strong\u003e — The metal housing protects internal components and the fanless operation means silent, zero-maintenance operation with no moving parts to fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop or wall-mount flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact 100×98×25 mm footprint works as a desktop unit or can be wall-mounted to suit your installation space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow power consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e — Green Ethernet technology and a maximum draw of just 3.0 W keeps energy costs minimal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5× Gigabit RJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThroughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.4 Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0 W max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100 × 98 × 25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFanless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMTBF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,357,184 hours @ 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works with any device that has a standard RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port: computers, NAS drives, servers, printers, and networked equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports IEEE 802.3i\/u\/ab\/x standards, making it compatible with legacy Fast Ethernet devices that will negotiate down to 100 Mbps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Includes QoS (Quality of Service) and IGMP Snooping, but these are basic functions on an unmanaged switch; you cannot configure priority rules per port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Does not provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) — all connected devices must have their own power source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Unmanaged design means no web interface or advanced monitoring; it cannot be configured or managed remotely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall offices needing to connect 5+ devices to a wired network without IT overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome labs and enthusiasts building servers or NAS setups that require gigabit interconnects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesk-side expansion when your router's built-in ports are already in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironments where silent operation is important, since it has no fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnterprise networks needing advanced features.\u003c\/b\u003e This is an unmanaged switch; it has no VLAN support, no bandwidth limiting per port, and no remote management capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplications requiring more than 5 ports.\u003c\/b\u003e The switch maxes out at 5 Gigabit connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDevices that need powered connections.\u003c\/b\u003e It does not support Power over Ethernet, so cameras, wireless APs, and VoIP phones must be powered separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers who want monitoring or traffic control.\u003c\/b\u003e Unmanaged switches offer no per-port statistics, no QoS configuration, and no loop detection beyond basic BPDU handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncrease the speed of your network with the TL-SG105 5-port Gigabit desktop switch. 5 non-blocking 10\/100\/1000 Mbps ports enable instant transferring of large, bandwidth intensive files without interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterior components of TL-SG105 are protected by high-quality metal casing to ensure a product longevity. Having passed an array of stringent reliability tests, TL-SG105 delivers switching performance you can depend on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5× 10\/100\/1000 Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports supporting Auto-MDI\/MDIX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug and play, no configuration needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 802.1p\/DSCP QoS and IGMP Snooping functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable metal casing, desktop\/wall-mounting options, and a fanless design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEEE 802.3x flow control provides reliable data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Ethernet technology reduces power consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor and address loop-related issues within your network structure to prevent disruptions caused by looping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTP-Link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTL-SG105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3i\/802.3u\/802.3ab\/802.3x, IEEE 802.1p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQoS (802.1p\/DSCP), IGMP Snooping, loop detection, flow control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePacket forwarding rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.4 Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePacket buffer memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 Mb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMAC address table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eJumbo frame support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts \u0026amp; power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5× 10\/100\/1000 Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAuto-MDI\/MDIX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExternal adapter (5 V DC \/ 0.6 A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax power consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eIndicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSystem power, Link\/Act per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100 × 98 × 25 mm (3.9 × 3.9 × 1.0 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFanless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCasing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDesktop or wall-mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMTBF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,357,184 hours @ 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"TP-Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55667923648888,"sku":"TPL-1396","price":26.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9119\/7218\/files\/TL-SG105_UN_6.0_02_large_1587089298098y.jpg?v=1789824611","url":"https:\/\/tech-syndicate.co.uk\/products\/tp-link-tl-sg105-5-port-gigabit-unmanaged-desktop-switch","provider":"Tech Syndicate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}