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Compact five-port metal switch with shielded RJ45 sockets

NETGEAR ProSafe TL-SG205E 5-Port Gigabit Easy Managed Switch

SKU CH-XB6J-E9P6T

A five-port Gigabit switch with Omada centralised management, VLAN, QoS and fanless metal construction

  • Supported standardsPassive PoE
  • Network cablingRJ45
  • Management typeUnmanaged
  • Uplink portsRJ45
  • Uplink connection10/100 Mbit/s
  • Uplink connectionRJ45
  • Centralized Omada management simplifies network control
  • Five Gigabit ports deliver up to 1000 Mbps throughput
  • Fanless metal chassis ensures silent, durable operation
  • 9216-byte jumbo frames boost large-packet efficiency
  • VLAN and QoS features segment and prioritize traffic

Five-Port Gigabit Switch for Small Networks

The NETGEAR ProSafe TL-SG205E is a five-port Gigabit easy managed switch built for small offices and home networks. It provides centralized control through the Omada SDN Controller and Omada App. The fanless metal chassis uses shielded RJ45 ports for quiet, reliable operation.

Suits Simple Managed Setups, Not Advanced Routing

This switch fits users who need VLAN, IGMP Snooping, QoS and loop prevention without a complex command line. It does not support SNMP or Layer 3 routing, so administrators who require those protocols should consider a fully managed alternative.

Plug In and Configure via App or Controller

Installation is straightforward: connect the five RJ45 ports, power the unit, and adopt it in the Omada app or SDN controller. The main issue arises when users expect a web GUI or CLI; configuration is handled through Omada only, so plan for that workflow.

How it compares

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Price $19.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNETGEAR
Product lineProSafe
Part numberTL-SG205E
Performance
Forwarding rate1 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsPassive PoE
Network cablingRJ45
Management typeUnmanaged
Uplink connection10/100 Mbit/s
Main port speed10/100 Mbit/s + 1,000 Mbit/s
Management accessRJ45
Jumbo frame support9216 bytes
SNMP supportNo
Layer support1
Ports & slots
Uplink portsRJ45
Main ports5
Main port typeRJ45
Size & build
Product weight0.45 kg
In the box
In the boxTL-SG205E

Questions about this item

What type of cables do I need to connect devices to the five RJ45 ports?

Standard Ethernet cables with RJ45 connectors are required for each of the five ports.

Can I link this switch to an existing 10/100 Mbps router using the uplink port?

Yes, the uplink port operates at 10/100 Mbps over RJ45 so it will negotiate with older routers.

How can I verify the switch is forwarding traffic at gigabit speed after setup?

Check the port LED indicators; they show link speed and activity for each connected device.

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