TP-Link Jetstream Jetstream 16-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with 8-Port PoE+ (TL-SG2016P) - 8 PoE+ Port @120W, Omada SDN Integrated, PoE Recovery, IPv6, L2/L3/L4 QoS, Limited Lifetime Protection 16 Port w/ 8 PoE+ Port

I recently bought a second one for my bedroom, as I had a great experience with the first one I set up for my living room. As someone who works in IT, this is a great switch for someone who would want to experiment with home networking, but more on that later. For around $100, this is not a switch you use if you need only extra Ethernet ports and you aren't configuring anything. The noise and heat output are not really noticeable, but I also want to note I keep my living room switch in a TV stand with the sliding doors closed. It is also a serviceable size, on par with other managed network switches, if not smaller than some. So in terms of build quality and value, it is a steal. Standalone mode provides tons of functionally and custom port configurations, but where the networking side really shines is with the Omada Cloud Controller. Especially as someone who used this switch in tandem with other TP-Link network products, the Omada controller (which I run it off my PC as it is free; there is a hardware controller but it really is not needed) provides a full end-to-end network management experience. I have a wired VPN router from them and an Access Point (they have routers that provide WiFi as well but I needed them separate because of how my home is laid out) alongside the switch. I would not pass up the opportunity to experiment inside the controller, as it adds a surprising amount of features that can keep up with some of the networking interfaces I utilize in my profession on a daily basis.

Wrong presentation of "unmanaged" switch as "managed". The first ring was the manual inside the box, telling about unmanaged switches installation... The second ring was the label on the switch bottom TL-SG1218MPE(UN), while the front of the switch and the box have no any (UN) after the model number. I decided to check TP-Link web site and it confirmed, that the switch is unmanaged. Returned the first one because it was seriously damaged during shipping. The second one was received couple days alter. The first impression is very good. Connected to LAN first, set the IP address, rebooted, tried to login via web - success, changed the login and password. Tried the app, but... The latest one, published on the US server didn't match the firmware v5.6 and refused to work. Contacted TP-Link business support in chat, was given another page, asking me to confirm I'm in the USA. Confirmed and got the original page with the wrong app. Restarted the link, but this time refused to click USA, checked OTHER OPTIONS, means simply closed this question down and remained on the page with the app version 5 instead of 5.6, downloaded, installed, asked me to reboot. Said thanks to the TP-Link support and restarted. The app worked just fine. What funny is - the version 5 works and it is LATER date, than version 5.6, kind of mess on the vendor site. Although the support said, they have published a newer update in Europe, but didn't have time to publish it locally. I guess after my chat they will fix it. The first impression of this so called "smart managed" version is very nice, lifted my rating to 4/5. All cameras started working as expected, excluding just 2, rarely losing frames at night, but that's the only problem and this is the only brand/name of the camera, having these issues, which is strange, it's popular enough. After dancing around the settings found some useful reports and tweaks, that I could use. Although I don't need VLAN since this is a dedicated PoE switch and it works only with the cameras and it is connected to the NAS with just 1 switch in the middle so I can connect to the cameras with my laptop. Otherwise it would go directly to NAS. I just made these cameras highest priority on my router, that's all, but even that is not required with my LAN design. The first very loud noise from 2 fans was when the switch started, but then very soon it realized, that the load is not very high and switched the fans to minimum, I can barely hear them. Summary: looks and works pretty nicely, enough for home users and small and even probably average size companies. I will keep it regardless of not been fully managed as I'd expected from the Amazon Page description, which is totally wrong. That's why 4/5, not 5/5, sorry guys, do not lie by inventing the names like "smart managed", that nobody can understand since there is no standard for this definition, and assign this definition to a NONMANAGED switch. For those having doubt find its manual on the vendor's page. This switch is fast enough and it's pretty enough for my purposes. The settings are useful and enough for my purpose. What handy is - it shows the voltage and power per port, nice info to have in hand, and each port is configured separately, so not fully dumb switch. :) If one can afford it - it will be a very good choice.

Great managed unit but it isn't OMADA compatible, so I returned it for the proper unit. refunded my money.

Just power it on and enjoy. No fuss using this switch at all.

Has 4 POE ports, and 4 non-POE ports. Works great, easy to use, and synced with the OMADA system without a problem, as long as the proper sequence of adopting it is followed.