TP-Link TL-SG1218MP 16 Port Gigabit PoE Switch 16 PoE+ Ports @250W, w/ 2 Uplink Gigabit Ports + 2 Combo SFP Slots Plug & Play Sturdy Metal Rack-mountable

I’ve been using the TP-Link TL-SG1005P-PD switch when adding security cameras, and it’s been a total game-changer. Since it’s PoE-powered, there’s no need to run 110V to each location—just a single Ethernet cable supplies both data and power. That makes installs cleaner, faster, and much more flexible.It’s completely plug-and-play, super reliable, and the fanless design means it runs silently, which is great for indoor use. I also appreciate the PoE passthrough capabilities—perfect for chaining devices where outlets are limited. Overall, this switch is rock-solid and a great value for small PoE camera setups.I plan to continue to grow my TP-Link Omada network using these, as well as the larger rack mount switches.

Super sturdy and well built, no issues with it so far running my Aqara POE cameras and hubs through it

A have bought a number of these. Very handy, very reliable. I am powering with them a couple of ethernet cameras.

I acquired this for my home to replace a Netgear PoE switch that died and stopped delivering power. One of the things I particularly liked was the separate uplink (non-PoE) ports, which left a full 16 ports available for downlink connections. I hooked everything up, turned it on, and everything began working, including some ethernet ports that had previously not been getting power. (The specs say it supports 802.3af/at, make sure your devices are compatible.) The fan in the device makes a little bit of noise, so this is ideally placed in your basement or equipment closet, not your office. It's also quite big, so make sure you have enough room for it (or rack-mount it). No problems observed in the first few days of operation, so I'm a happy customer for now. And as long as it works without trouble at least 3 years, I'll remain a happy customer.Note that there are some operational changes you can make with dip-switches: I left them all off, but advanced users may want to look at a manual before buying, to make sure the options meet the needs.

this is a great PoE++ powered switch. I found it very convenient when I ran out of ports on my main PoE switch to use this as an extension. This switch powered via the network cable connecting the two switches and gave 4 additional ports.

My biggest issue is more lack of features. I know I could buy a more expensive one, but simple things like lack of SNMP on something with business in the description seems inappropriate. Other than this it works fine, passes traffic and works. What I am most happy with is that I do not need to use an external controller to manage it.

16 connector Network device was needed for my security camera system. It handled my system perfectly and I have room for more cameras that I didn't have. The lights are not irritating like some are. It hasn't skipped a beat yet.

Installs and plays well with TP-Link Omada management and eliminated some spanning tree events that non-TP-Link produced.