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

Easy to setup, works as supposed to....

Got this Switch right along with one of the new Dual Camera offerings from REOLink and wow is it bright. Ok let me talk about the switch. I love POE devices and have installed many a VIOP, Access point, and Security camera to POE routers. This is my first 16 port personal system and Im excited as it will help me grow my security system as I get more and more POE cameras over time. Next item is a NVR so I can store video locally and see all my cameras in one place . This is an unmanaged switch so you cannot manage data flow but it does also have 2 SFP Uplink ports (Ill never need it in this house but the next one YES as Ill have that one Fully networked) And Data transmission modes I left it in the normal setting just for my install. I also have a High Gain Antenna which is repeating my wifi across my home and also way out into my yard. This helps my cameras get a network signal so I didnt have to run a cable all the way across my home. I really enjoy the flexibility of a POE Switch especially to be able to power the other devices and helps me minimize my labeling needs. I do like that this has its own power supply not a wall wart or a brick. This makes install os much easier . Currently everything is directly patched and not run through a crawl space or attic. I plan on adding a few more cameras to this and those will be ran in the attic. Im impressed that its noise free and should support the current home I am at for all my POE needs. Pros: 19 inch rack mount with brackets built in power supply Uplink ports for expandability 3 Data Transmission modes quiet operation Cons: None so far

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.

I wanted some security cameras around a large parking lot but was unsure about which equipment to get. I paid a network technician to advise and install, and he recommended this switch.... When the installation was complete the cameras worked perfectly through the switch with excellent video and stability.

This switch is robust and has more features than I need, at least for now. I just wanted something to chain into my home network to accommodate a laptop that runs my security system, and a couple wired IP PoE cameras. Bear in mind that this is supplying 48V for PoE, so make sure you have PoE equipment rated for that. Its sturdy, and has an internal power supply, so it plugs into a grounded outlet via a cord (no cheap wall wart, yay!). It works well for me in default mode, and if I needed it to work over longer runs, I could set it for extended which would boost the power, at the expense of speed, but still fast enough for cameras. I will probably never need to use the VLAN option, but its there and someone is going to need it. Its really a decent PoE switch and packs a lot of value for the money. Five stars.

I have a few cat-5 lines in my house that I needed to connect to my router. This is perfect!

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.

Good use, I really like 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.

Some updates: The fanless design. When a constant sound just disappears, only then do you realize the level of quiet you can achieve. I didnt realize how much fan noise my old POE switch created. Now, if only I could somehow reduce/remove the fan noise from my NVR. The SFP ports. As far as I can tell, these ports are not meant for tandem/redundant use. Meaning, you cant run both SFP ports to the same device. There are some devices out there that do have redundant ports but in my use and testing, this switch is not one of them. You really only need the SFP ports if you are using the VLAN mode. If not, just use one of the 16 ports as an uplink. You can also find a cheap SFP RJ45 module (youd only need one--I got two unnecessarily) for your uplink and still have 16 available POE ports. And even if you use a SFP port for an uplink, VLAN is optional. Im only using 9 POE devices so I cant speak on the power delivery. Its more than enough for my current setup. Ive only been using it for a couple months or so and just cleaned up the cabling. Added some shielded CAT8 cables (overkill). Its been working great. Also no changes in temperature in my cabinet. Its also been colder than usual but still the cabinet has the same airflow in a climate controlled building so no temperature change, for me, is a good thing. Original review: Great POE switch with rack brackets included. Would work just sitting on a shelf as well. Having the 2 SFP ports is an upgrade for me but I didnt expect and dont see a performance difference. I suppose I need faster equipment to be able to see a difference. Or speeds just hit a ceiling at my (low) level. It was a simple swap... As simple as unplugging and plugging cables can be. Nothing more to add really. Its a switch and it does what it says.