🔋 Energy-Efficiency & Build

• Green technology: Adjusts power per link status & cable length; saves roughly 15–25 % energy vs. legacy models youtube.com+15static.tp-link.com+15static.tp-link.com+15

• Fanless metal chassis: Silent and suitable for desktop or rack use (rackmount kit included) manualmachine.com+9static.tp-link.com+9amazon.com+9

• Certifications: RoHS, CE, FCC marked tp-link.com+2static.tp-link.com+2manualmachine.com+2

🔌 Convenience & Smart Features

• Plug‑and‑play: No setup required, auto‑MDI/MDIX eliminates cable crossover concerns amazon.com+9tp-link.com+9static.tp-link.com+9

• Loop prevention and isolation mode on certain ports guard against network loops and broadcast storms tp-link.com+1tp-link.com+1

• QoS tagging: Supports 802.1p and DSCP prioritization tp-link.com+2static.tp-link.com+2static.tp-link.com+2

🏷️ Use Cases & Feedback

• Home or small-business expansion: Ideal for adding wired devices like PCs, NAS units, printers, IP cameras tp-link.com+12itpro.com+12bhphotovideo.com+12

• Affordable yet robust: Listed around ~$50–80, it undercuts equivalent unmanaged switches gadgetreviewer.co.uk+6itpro.com+6pcmena.com+6

• Highly rated (4.6–4.7 ★): Customers praise its value, speed, and quiet operation

“Great value for the price… easy to install.”

⚙️ Practical Advantage Summary