Network Switches
Only one socket on the router? 5, 8 or 24-port switches, 10/100 or Gigabit, PoE for cameras. Wire up the whole house.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does it need setting up?
Does a switch replace the router?
Does PoE power any camera?
Can Gigabit and 10/100 be mixed?
Which network switch should you choose?
A switch multiplies the Ethernet sockets of your internet box or router so you can wire up computers, cameras, printers or consoles.
Number of ports
- 5 ports: a home office, a TV and a console. Example: TP-Link 5-Port Gigabit or Ruijie RG-ES05G.
- 8 ports: a small office or shop, like the Mercusys 8-port Gigabit.
- 24 ports: a business or a patch rack, with the TP-Link 24-port Gigabit in a rack-mountable metal case.
One port is used to connect the switch to the router, so count it in your needs.
10/100 Mbps or Gigabit?
10/100 Mbps is enough for cameras or a printer. For fibre, file transfers or a NAS, choose a Gigabit model, ten times faster.
PoE for cameras
A PoE switch powers IP cameras and access points over the network cable, with no power socket nearby. The Mercusys 8-port with 7 PoE+ ports or the TP-Link LiteWave LS109P suit a video surveillance installation.
Also consider the RJ45 cable and access points. Brands: TP-Link, Mercusys, Hikvision, Ruijie.