TRENDnet 8-Port Unmanaged Gigabit GREENnet Desktop Metal Housing Switch with Internal Power Supply, TEG-S80DG

Okay, switches aren't exactly "cutting edge" hardware overall, but I realized a while back that I needed one, and started to shop around. There's no shortage of devices available, but this is the only one I found that "really" meets what I want.What did I want?1) Small, with a "normal" shape/size (as opposed to funky, bizarrely-shaped objects which cannot actually fit, properly, alongside or in a stack with other devices I may own).2) Sturdy, and well-shielded. Note that the SECOND bit is more significant than the first. There's a reason that "professional" electronics packages are normally housed in grounded metal housings, while "consumer level" hardware is usually in plastic. Metal housings provide significant protection from both radiated EMI (electromagnetic interference)... ie, "outbound" interference (which will affect other hardware) and radiated EMC (electromagnetic compatibility... meaning resistance to "inbound" interference). If in doubt, ALWAYS go with a metal housing.3) No need for another "wall wart" external power supply. In this case, the power supply is internal. Which makes life a lot easier, AND means that if I ever misplace the power cord, I can just plug in any similar power cord... no need to do anything "special."4) Ease of use and configuration. Well, in this case, I don't even have to worry about which port is the "upstream" port... the device is smart enough to identify that on its own and thus I don't need flashlights and mirrors and the like to make sure I plug cables into the right ports. VERY NICE!5) Clear, easy-to-read indicators ON THE FRONT which tell me everything I need to know about the device (including which clients are powered on, and what data rate they're communicating at).I didn't really care all that much about the following feature, but it's sure a nice feature to have...6) Only provides power to support actually-used ports. Granted, the device draws little power under ANY circumstances, but even a small savings is still a savings. I often find "green technology" features to be more of an annoyance than a benefit (such as wireless routers which shut down periodically... WHILE IN USE... as part of their "power savings" features). In this case, the feature is just that... a FEATURE, which in no way also becomes an inconvenience. Nice...I actually bought this so that I could mount my wireless router in a spot where it gets the best wireless coverage for my home, and yet still have only a single network cable running from the router to the cluster where my various computers are (A total of six separate PC cabinets, running different tasks, different hardware setups, and different operating systems, at least in some cases!).If you don't have a "cluster" of PCs like this, but just have more than one... you'll still like having a quality "switch" like this, so that you can connect remotely to your router. The ideal, frankly, is to have your wireless uplink separate from your router, but today, the trend is to have them integrated... so if you want to place your router where it will work best for wireless purposes, a switch like this is your best option.As far as switches go... I chose this because I determined it was the best option. Having owned it for several months now, I agree with my original assessment. You won't find a better switch than this one!

Didn't work for me. Every time I plugged it in it short-circuited. Tried different plug adapters but same result, so must be a faulty unit. Unfortunately I didn't test it within the return period time, so am stuck

Used this for a business in town. This thing didn't even come with a power cord, in addition lost a contract due to this piece of junk.

works ok for lower bandwidth stuff, wouldn't handle playing HD movies over network, would cause audio stutter and picture freezing. Replaced with a better switch and now can play HD movies without problems.

Honestly, I bought the wrong product (as original intended). That's on me.If you're running a cable modem or DSL modem from an ISP, a switch won't delegate sub-IP assignments -- in short, you need a router. Not a switch. However, as a switch, it performs excellently, throughout speeds are good, and the voltage-aware "green" factor appears to work; while untested, the claims of reduced energy consumption seem realistic.Hefty, though not truly heavy -- heavy is good if you hang 8 wires off the back at the edge of a desk -- TRENDnet has produced a home consumer of SOHO switch that works well, intelligently routes cables out the back, leaving the front "light only" for desktop "is this thing on" visual indications, and is generally designed in a pleasant way.The bright green may clash with some setups, but if you're running an 8-port unmanaged gigabit switch, you're probably zen-happy with the lime accents.

This is essentially the same model as the  TEG-S80G , except it has an internal power supply. One less wall- wart was easily worth the small price premium for me, especially since the metal device looks and feels like it will last until gigabit ethernet becomes obsolete. The five- year warranty suggests longevity as well.The power cable disconnects and the grounded connector is labeled "100-240V, 50/60Hz", nice pluses these days. The switch remains cool to the touch and draws a frugal 1 Watt, but unfortunately, my Kill-a-Watt also reports 14 VAs! I can see Germany or Switzerland refusing an Eco sticker over that awful power factor, but practically speaking, this is your power company's problem - you only pay for the 1 Watt real load, which for me tallies up to $2, annually.On the actual networking side, this switch is unspectacular - which is a good thing! I use it like I use a power strip - cable from the router goes on port #1, all else on the next free port. 10Mbit webcam, 100 MBit incoming internet, 1000 MBit NAS - it's all seamless. One thing to note is that the rear ports don't have lights. I happen to find the amber/green lights on some Ethernet ports rather reassuring and professional (like in a data center). On this unit the lights are on the front and only of one color. I admit that's a pet peeve and retain the 5 stars for a super- solid, simple device.