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If you need more ports, this smart switch has eight auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet ports, each supporting up to 1,000 Mbps. It’s plug-and-play and has a silent, fanless design. There\u2019s a web-based user interface if you want to dig into settings to configure virtual local area networks (VLANs), set up Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize traffic, mirror ports, and more.<\/p>\n

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Folks on a budget should consider an Ethernet switch from TP-Link. These are the ones I\u2019ve tried and can recommend.<\/p>\n

As simple as you get, this plug-and-play switch is sturdy with a metal case, has a silent fanless design, and gives you eight Gigabit Ethernet ports. I\u2019ve been using it for several months to hook up various security camera hubs, NAS devices<\/a>, and a Sonos speaker, and it works perfectly.<\/p>\n

If you want a more compact, stylish design, my colleague has been using the TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch (TL-SG1008D) ($25)<\/a> for years and says it works well.<\/p>\n

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