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product_id: 431792
title: "8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch - Ethernet Splitter | Plug & Play | Fanless | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged | Lifetime Protection (TL-SG108)"
brand: "tp-link"
price: "B/.74"
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# Energy-Efficient Tech 8 Gigabit RJ45 Ports Durable Metal Casing 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch - Ethernet Splitter | Plug & Play | Fanless | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged | Lifetime Protection (TL-SG108)

**Brand:** tp-link
**Price:** B/.74
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your network game with silent power and seamless speed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch - Ethernet Splitter | Plug & Play | Fanless | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged | Lifetime Protection (TL-SG108) by tp-link
- **How much does it cost?** B/.74 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/431792-8-port-gigabit-ethernet-network-switch-ethernet-splitter-plug-play)

## Best For

- tp-link enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tp-link brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Silent & Sturdy:** Fanless metal design keeps it cool and whisper-quiet all day.
- • **Lifetime Confidence:** Backed by a 3-year warranty and expert support.
- • **Loop Prevention Button:** Stay disruption-free with dedicated loop control.
- • **Optimized Traffic Flow:** Advanced QoS prioritizes your video and voice data flawlessly.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Instantly expand your network—no setup, no hassle.

## Overview

The TP-Link TL-SG108 is an 8-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch featuring a robust metal casing for superior durability and heat dissipation. It offers plug-and-play convenience with no configuration needed, energy-efficient technology to reduce power consumption, and advanced traffic optimization for smooth data flow. Designed for silent operation with fanless cooling and equipped with a loop prevention button, it’s perfect for professionals seeking reliable, high-speed networking backed by a 3-year warranty.

## Description

TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch

Review: simple to use - I bought this TP-Link 5 port switch to add more Ethernet ports, and it worked right away. No setup needed, just plug and play. Speeds have been stable on my console, laptop, and TV with no issues.The metal build feels solid, and it runs completely silent since there’s no fan. It also stays cool even after being on for hours.It’s basic with no advanced settings, but for simple home use it does the job well. Good value for the price.
Review: Excellent and reliable. - I replaced a used Netgear 16 port Gigabit switch that was being extremely finicky. This appears to be highly reliable and has a 3 year warranty! I'm hoping for the best! It was a snap to set up, just plugging in. It's 1Gb and fully compatible with my network. This was so easy to use!

## Features

- 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: Metal-cased switches provide superior durability, heat dissipation, and EMI protection, making them the clear choice for reliable performance over cheaper plastic switches.
- 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: 8× 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Ports supporting Auto Negotiation and Auto MDI/MDIX, Plug and play, no configuration needed
- 𝗚𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆: Latest innovative energy-efficient technology greatly expands your network capacity with much less power consumption and helps save money, Dimensions ( W x D x H ) - 6.2 x 4.0 x 1.0 in.(158 x 101 x 25 mm)
- 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁: IEEE 802.3x flow control ensures reliable data transfer by managing network congestion, while the fanless metal casing design provides silent operation, enhanced durability, and improved thermal efficiency
- 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Dedicated button for loop prevention. Monitor and address loop-related issues within your network structure to prevent disruptions caused by looping.
- 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆: Easy setup with no software installation or configuration needed
- 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Prioritize your traffic and guarantee high quality of video or voice data transmission with Port-based 802.1p/DSCP QoS and IGMP Snooping
- 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲: Fanless Quiet Design, Desktop or Wall-mounting Design. Operating Temperature: 0 degree Celsius -40 degree Celsius (32 degree Fahrenheit -104 degree Fahrenheit)
- 𝟯 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘆: Backed by our industry-leading 3-year warranty and free technical support from 6am to 6pm PST Monday to Fridays, you can work with confidence.
- TP-LINK Live 24x7 Technical Support

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00A121WN6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Computer Networking Switches |
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Built-In Media | [Power adapter, Installation Guide] |
| Case Material Type | Metal |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Current Rating | 0.6 Amps |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (176,761) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 142.8 Megabits Per Second |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 06935364021337 |
| Interface | RJ45 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 15.8"L x 3.94"W x 0.98"H |
| Item Part Number | TL-SG108, TLSG108 |
| Item Weight | 0.6 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link |
| Maximum Power | 2.77 Watts |
| Mfr Part Number | TL-SG108E |
| Model Number | TL-SG108 |
| Number of Layers | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 8 |
| Platform | No Operating System |
| Switch Type | unmanaged |
| UPC | 840460604079 845973021153 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 40 Degrees Celsius |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TP-Link
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Included Components:** [Power adapter, Installation Guide]
- **Number of Ports:** 8

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I don't see any ports labeled uplink for connection to my other switch does this mean it no capable of being connected as an expansion switch.**
A: The question is vague. Everyone else has answered the base question, but what might be implied is that a high end server-rack quality switch will have a port that is generally the next step up from the other ports, so in this case there would be a 10Gb port for the "uplink" so as to not bottleneck the other devices trying to make full use of the 1 Gb ports.  The REALLY high end switches has a Fiber "uplink" port to completely eliminate such bottlenecks, but again, that is the realm of rack quality switches.
But yes, as everyone else stated, any port can be the uplink, usually it is the one closest to where that uplink goes. At work, I have an 8 port Gb switch. Port 8 is closest to the wall so I use that for the uplink and I use 1-7 for all my re-imaging tasks or users that need to connect to sort out a problem. For non-rack switches, you will always give up one port to the machine-gods and the rest to connect as you wish, so when shopping, always keep in mind your total ports needed equals "# of devices +1 (uplink)".

**Q: Does this switch support link aggregation ? Looking to hook up a decent Synology NAS which has two Ethernet ports to utilize the higher throughput.**
A: he TL-SG108E does support Link Aggregation. For more information on how to use this feature, please visit our official website to find the User Guide.

Regards,
TP-Link Support

**Q: I have a modem router combo and am out of ports, can I use the switch on this type of box? And if so, how do I hook it up?**
A: Yes you can. It is real easy to hook up. Hook a NIC (network) cable into one of the ports of the router and the other end plugs into the last port on the switch. You now have the rest of the ports to run other computers/smart printers or such to.

**Q: Does the TL-SG108 mount on a wall?**
A: Yes, it can be wall mounted or under a desk.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ simple to use
*by M***L on April 6, 2026*

I bought this TP-Link 5 port switch to add more Ethernet ports, and it worked right away. No setup needed, just plug and play. Speeds have been stable on my console, laptop, and TV with no issues.The metal build feels solid, and it runs completely silent since there’s no fan. It also stays cool even after being on for hours.It’s basic with no advanced settings, but for simple home use it does the job well. Good value for the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent and reliable.
*by M***K on April 6, 2026*

I replaced a used Netgear 16 port Gigabit switch that was being extremely finicky. This appears to be highly reliable and has a 3 year warranty! I'm hoping for the best! It was a snap to set up, just plugging in. It's 1Gb and fully compatible with my network. This was so easy to use!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb performance & build quality, nightmare to mount on walls
*by B***R on July 30, 2021*

Its a switch! Does what it needs to do. Pros: * Runs cold to the touch even when under decent load with multiple devices so its probably very energy efficient. * Seems to be very high performance! No latency or bandwidth changes vs direct CAT6a connection on gigabit ethernet. Tested with up to 3 devices under load. Latency was statistically unchanged and bandwidth/QoS was what you'd expect on paper so overhead is super low and on board protocols are implemented extremely well! Grain of salt though... I haven't formally benchmarked or even really used SOHO switches since the 10/100 days. Maybe all makes/models are similar nowadays, but 20 years ago using switches was only a tad better than a hub in terms collision prevention and simple QoS. * Physical build quality is top notch, with one caveat (see Cons) Cons: * Design of metal casing is probably perfect for mounting on the side of standard 1U or 2U racks, warehouse racks, or anything else with standardized screw hole placement and (ideally) the ability to come in from behind or at least see what you're doing. I needed to mount this to a wall in my home office where I couldn't just screw into a rack with standard mounts and slide the switch in place 5 seconds later. There may be a much better way, but the only solution I could come up with (in order to use the rubber feet as standoffs to allow airflow) was to take the housing apart and unscrew/remove the PCB to see what the correct distance between screws needed to be. In theory this would be the last step but unfortunately problem #2 (really the only roadblock in retrospect) was that when wall mounting, the shape of the mounting cutouts are such that you (or at least me?)don't give you enough "turning radius" to get the switch mounted without the offset from the screw head and the wall surface being stupidly long. The only solution where the standoff distance was both far enough to get the screw heads in there while ALSO getting it to mount securely without flapping around loose was to clip the opening a bit with sheet metal snips. This was a tad challenging but doable, mostly because of the cramped areas for maneuver. My recommended wall mount steps (unless someone has a better way) are: 1. Insert the screws in the mounting holes, and position in the narrower "top" area where they loosely stay in place when held in by hand. This will be the distance when mounted. 2. Gently press the switch and screws into the wall just enough to create 2 small dents so you know where to drill. 3. Drill. I didn't need a drywall screw due to wood paneling, but use drywall screws if bare drywall. If you think you don't need to just do it anyway. Its cheap, easy, and a good best practice to prevent yanks from plugged in devices, etc. 4. Screw the screws in 95% of the way. You may be able to just mount the switch ok. If not, you may need to do step 5... 5. (Optional). If necessary AND you know what you're doing, AND you don't care about warranties, open up the mounting cavity with metal snips, but only after you have unscrewed the device housing and have carefully removed all the (guts). Put them aside in an anti static bag to keep them safe. Start by clipping tiny slivers from the two mounting cavities on the bottom device housing piece. Adjust the screw depth until you can easily mount the housing without it feeling loose. You may need to test/adjust a few times, since the screw head will be blocked by sheet metal. This is the core design flaw, otherwise you could just (at worst) unscrew the top housing cover, remove the "guts", and just screw it in by hand, with the final step being to put everything back together (annoying but simple if you own magnetic screwdrivers). Again, only do this if no viable alternatives exist for you, as I'm sure it voids the warranty. Conclusion? Buy this excellent product, just be prepared for a "project" if this is going on a wall in a SOHO setting.

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