TP-Link 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch (TL-SF1005D)

TP-Link 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch (TL-SF1005D)

The TP-Link 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch (TL-SF1005D) is an unmanaged, plug-and-play switch designed for small home and office networks. It features five 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation RJ45 ports, each supporting automatic MDI/MDIX (crossover detection), eliminating the need for crossover cables. The switch uses store-and-forward switching architecture with non-blocking switching fabric, ensuring full wire-speed forwarding across all ports simultaneously. With a compact, fanless metal or plastic housing, it operates silently and is ideal for desktop or wall-mount installation. The switch supports IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex operation and backpressure for half-duplex, preventing packet loss under heavy traffic. It is energy-efficient (IEEE 802.3az) and consumes less than 2 watts. Perfect for expanding a small network, connecting a few computers, printers, or gaming consoles, or as an inexpensive switch for a home lab.

• Model: TL-SF1005D (unmanaged, plug-and-play)
• Port Count: 5 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports (Auto-MDI/MDIX, auto-negotiation)
• Switching Capacity: 1.0 Gbps (non-blocking, full wire-speed)
• Packet Forwarding Rate: 0.744 Mpps (64-byte packets)
• MAC Address Table: 1K entries
• Jumbo Frame Support: No (standard 1522 bytes)
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x (full-duplex), backpressure (half-duplex)
• Power Supply: 5V DC, 0.6A (external adapter included), max consumption <2W
• Housing: Metal or plastic (varies by revision), fanless — silent operation
• Mounting: Desktop or wall-mountable (screw slots on bottom)
• Dimensions: 125mm x 91mm x 26mm (approx.)
• Application: Small home/office network expansion, connecting up to 5 devices, printer sharing, gaming consoles, IP cameras (SD)
• Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)