8 Port Full Gigabit PoE+ Ethernet Network Switch, with 2 Gigabit Uplink Ports Up to 30W Per PoE Port, Total Budget 120W, 48 Volt 803.af 803.at Compliant, Compatible with PoE IP Cameras VOIP Phones

It is nice having two SFP gigabit uplinks for this switch so I dont have to use one or two of its 16 ports for uplink(s). The switch itself can support up to 300W with each port able to deliver up to 30W, however you cannot pull 30W on all ports at the same time. The switch is good for remote security cameras, IoT devices, or other smart devices/computers that use PoE+. It is a large rackmount switch, so would not always be the best choice for home projects unless you have a place to put it.

I picked this up to replace my mish mash of two 8-port gigabit switches, 8-port PoE 10/100 switch, and a handful of power injectors. I am happy to report that it has done just that, with no issues. I’m using an SFP gigabit Ethernet module for uplink and have the remaining 16 ports powering wireless access points and PoE cameras. Note: the switch does include rack ears, which wasn’t called out on the listing when I looked. Should I encounter any issues with this switch, I will report back.

For small networks unmanaged PoE switches are fine for phones and cameras. This works well. Easy to mount and use. No problem powering up 10 cameras and a phone. Its about time switches started coming down in price and having quality to them.

Replaced a noisy Lorex POE switch.

This POE switch is a great upgrade to my home network. I still might use or find a place for my old switch, but this poe version will go well with a couple of cameras for the exterior. It really simplifies the process of installing said camera by running just a single wire, and not having (another device) dependent on wifi. The switch is plug and play, easy to setup. It is rated at gigabit, which is the max in my area, but might be a consideration for those qho have or will have faster internet available in their area; especially if this is purchased in an effort to futureproof your setup. Definitely recommended!

This is a nice gigabit switch that I used to connect a ubiquity AP in order to extend the range of wifi across a large property. It was able to extend my network and maintain the gigabit speed all throughout. The switch comes neatly packed with a warranty card and an instruction manual. It is very well made.

This is a great, no-brainer POE switch for IP cameras if you want your surveillance system isolated from the rest of your network. It is why I ordered it.

Over the last few months, we have been swapping out our old CCTV cameras with modern POE digital cameras. The first thing you need is a good POE switch. One of my concerns was if the switch would support my existing cameras. The PSW16-2L had no problem supporting all nine of my current cameras even though they are four different models from three different manufacturers. The unit is very flexible in its POE support but it’s a good idea to check the standard supported by the device you’re hooking up to the switch. Some of the older POE devices do not comply with modern standards. The PSW16-2L will support up to 16 cameras as long as their total power usage does not exceed 300 watts. There is nothing to tell you how much power you are using so it’s a good idea to look at the specs for each device you hook up and keep track of it. It’s a nice looking, well-made unit with a steel case. It includes rack mounting brackets but does not have rubber feet for shelf use. The power supply has no fan, so the unit is silent. One interesting feature supported by the unit is VLAN mode. When you run cables to cameras mounted outside, you run the risk of someone hooking up to the camera cable and getting access to your network. In VLAN mode traffic on a port will only go to the uplink port and not to the other devices on the switch. It’s not a care for the problem but it can help. I do not recommend mixing POE and non-POE devices on the same switch. I know this unit will support it but it can also cause some hard to find problems. Overall, it’s a very nice unit for running things like cameras at a reasonable price and so far I’m very happy with it.

Just put this in to run my IP cameras and it works great! No setup needed. Fit in my rack and powered up the cameras with no problem. Note that the 2 uplink ports are SFP so if you plan to use vlan mode you will have to use a transceiver of some kind to link to your network. Im currently using one of the regular ports to uplink but ordered an SFP link cable since my main switch also has SFP ports. If the 2 uplinks were combo SFP / GB Ethernet ports it would have been 5 stars easy. As it is, it works perfect for me... but if you dont know what SFP ports are look that up before deciding to use this switch.

This switch would be great for home monitoring systems where you have a few devices that need both power and Ethernet connection. Being a gigabit switch this will easily handle any traffic that high end cameras can throw at it and the power budget of 65W total is plenty for most devices that you would be plugging in. The switch has a dedicated uplink port that can be placed into VLAN mode so all of the rest of the ports communicate with the uplink port. This is a nice feature for home security systems as if one cord is cut, the rest will continue to function. The switch itself is plug and play and has a few configuration options for networking. While it doesnt come with a lot of fancy frills, it performs its job very well for what it is. If you are looking for a solid PoE switch that can power your small home security system, look no further.