SOHO Switches

SOHO Switches are an excellent way to expand or extend your home network. Feel free to ask questions, discuss your wired setups, or discuss technical topics regarding these versatile wired networking devices.
SOHO Switches
 
I have two of the TP-Link TL-SG108S-M2 connected over CAT 6 Ethernet (approx 60-80 feet) and have various 100 Mbps, 1Gbps, and 2.5Gbps devices connected on both switches. On one switch the 2.5Gbps dev
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I bought this switch from Amazon last week and see the HW Ver is 3.2. But the website support says there is version 6.2. Do I return this, as this could be EOL. Also, can I know why cant i search for
By steve_togo · Latest post 2026-02-18 22:28:26 by terziyski
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Firts off... I have a TP Link TL-SG108E 8 Ports Easy Smart Switch. But for some reason, that model was not available in the drop down menu. I recently purchased this switch and am a little confused on
By Rocketdog · Latest post 2026-02-18 22:14:30 by terziyski
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I have been unable to configure the TL-SG105MPE Switch for the expanded home network on my Mac. On a Mac, I can’t use the Configuration Utility as it only works on a PC. And my Mac uses a cable modem
By BPBear · Latest post 2026-01-14 06:58:56 by Hank21
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Greetings! My current setup is 1 ISP link feeding a AX11000 router which then leads to a T1600G-28TS switch, where it is distributed to numerous ports and devices. I now have a second feed from a diff
By Bob49685 · Latest post 2025-12-17 06:25:53 by Joseph-TP
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I am trying to setup some vlans on this switch. I also have a DECO X60 mesh routers. Does the router have to be vlan compatible for the vlans to work? I have the vlans setup in the network switch. Tha
By huskym1025 · Latest post 2025-12-02 06:11:31 by David-TP
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Can I connect a eithernet cable directly from my internet modem to the SG105 switch. I don't have a router. Can someone plesae help? Thank you.
By sciencemagic · Latest post 2025-10-28 20:28:58 by terziyski
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Hi, Is there a newer version of firmware for this switch? Thank you, Joe
By Wholly_Cow · Latest post 2025-10-28 10:32:06 by Wholly_Cow
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I have a 1gig switch which multiple devices plugged into it. One device that is used often has speeds of up to 1gig while the others do not have those speed capabilities. When I run a speed test on a
By SpencerH · Latest post 2025-10-17 19:29:03 by IrvSp
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The default admin user account does not grant me access. How may I factory reset a TL-SG1005P switch for access to the web-based user interface?
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By RTTST · Latest post 2025-08-13 09:18:51 by Joseph-TP
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On July 28th I registered my switch and submitted a warranty request. It says I would receive a response in 2 business days. It has now been 2 weeks and it is just sitting on the pending step with no
By nmbgeek · Latest post 2025-08-11 19:34:57 by Carl
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I have multiple tp-link switches. For all of them, the remote syslog server must be specified as an IP address, rather than a logical DNS name. This means that if the syslog server changes, I have to
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