I purchased this TPLink 8port Gigabit Switch to replace a 5 port switch.The product was an easy swap. I just unplugged the cables from the old switch, removed the old switch, placed the new TPLink switch in place and plugged in the ethernet cables.As soon as I plugged in the power adapter, the switch connected to my modem/router and ethernet connections were made successfully.I have full 1 gigabit speeds on all ports. I encountered no problems with the install. This is a nice small switch that handles the job effortlessly. Now I have three additional ports. I'm using this switch on my entertainment center to provide internet connections to all my media equipment.

I initially purchased this based on an 5-port "box" model I had, which worked fine. I wanted the 8-port version of that, and I thought I was ordering it. Well, it wasn't the same exact design. It's an updated one apparently, and I had to use it because I was installing more devices. This would be great for a home-theater setup, but for a technical person, it falls short as it has only a power on indicator on the front. Connection lights are in the front, and to add further insult to prospective buyers, the product page displays ANOTHER VERSION of the same item. If you want some thing slick and nice, you can safely get this. However, I recommend against buying this until either TP-Link or Newegg gets their act together and settle on the correct product image or model ... MoreI initially purchased this based on an 5-port "box" model I had, which worked fine. I wanted the 8-port version of that, and I thought I was ordering it. Well, it wasn't the same exact design. It's an updated one apparently, and I had to use it because I was installing more devices. This would be great for a home-theater setup, but for a technical person, it falls short as it has only a power on indicator on the front. Connection lights are in the front, and to add further insult to prospective buyers, the product page displays ANOTHER VERSION of the same item. If you want some thing slick and nice, you can safely get this. However, I recommend against buying this until either TP-Link or Newegg gets their act together and settle on the correct product image or model number.

Excellent product. I recently upgraded to an Amazon Eero and it only had 2 Ethernet ports. My previous router had 4 ports so I could easily connect other equipment to it. Due a lack of ports on the Eero, the TP Link network switch provided an excellent solution to the lack of ports on the Eero. I would highly recommend.