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TP-Link TL-SG105 and TL-SG108 Gigabit Desktop Switches
TL-SG105 and TL-SG108 are plug-and-play Gigabit desktop switches for home and office networks. TL-SG105 has five 10/100/1000 Mbps ports and TL-SG108 has eight. Both use auto-negotiation on every port, a metal casing and a fanless design, and need no configuration. Use the comparison table to choose the port count and see how the two differ in forwarding rate, MAC address table and packet buffer.
Quick Glance
Key Features
Plug and play Gigabit ports
TL-SG105 has 5 and TL-SG108 has 8 non-blocking 10/100/1000 Mbps ports. Auto-negotiation senses the link speed of each connected device and adjusts to suit, and Auto-MDI/MDIX is listed. Plug in and connect devices, with no configuration and no technician needed.
QoS and IGMP Snooping
QoS keeps traffic smooth for latency-sensitive uses such as voice and video. IGMP Snooping optimizes multimedia delivery for applications like IPTV. TP-Link lists 802.1p/DSCP QoS for TL-SG108. For TL-SG105 it lists 802.1P/DSCP QoS for V2 and later versions.
Metal casing, fanless, energy saving
Interior components sit inside a high-quality metal casing, and the fanless design has no fan to run. Green Technology adjusts power use to link status and cable length. Maximum power consumption is 2.3 W for TL-SG105 and 2.77 W for TL-SG108.
Detailed Specifications
Specifications are taken from TP-Link's UAE product page for each model. Where a figure differs between the two switches it is shown per model. Rows that TP-Link does not list are left out rather than assumed.
Need-to-Know
TL-SG105 is the smaller 5-port switch and TL-SG108 adds three more ports with a higher forwarding rate and larger MAC address table. Choose by how many wired devices you need to connect.
- These are unmanaged switches: there is nothing to configure, and no management interface is listed.
- TL-SG105 lists 802.1P/DSCP QoS for V2 and later versions only. TL-SG108 lists 802.1p/DSCP QoS with no version condition.
- TP-Link's overview copy mentions a wall-mounting design, but the package contents list only the switch, a power adapter and an installation guide. Check your mounting needs before ordering.
| Part Number | Gigabit ports | Forwarding rate | MAC address table | Packet buffer | Max. power | Size (W × D × H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL-SG105 | 5× 10/100/1000 Mbps | 7.4 Mpps | 2K | 1 Mb | 2.3 W | 100 × 98 × 25 mm |
| TL-SG108 | 8× 10/100/1000 Mbps | 11.9 Mpps | 4K | 1.5 Mb | 2.77 W | 158 × 101 × 25 mm |
Both are fanless, use a metal casing and external power adapter (5 V DC, 0.6 A), and list Green Technology, 802.3X Flow Control, IGMP Snooping and a 16 KB jumbo frame.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Two port counts on one page, so you can compare 5 and 8 Gigabit ports and pick the one that fits.
- Plug-and-play setup with no configuration and auto-negotiation on every port.
- Metal casing and a fanless design in a compact desktop size.
- Our team can help you choose the right switch for your home or office network.
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
TL-SG105 has five Gigabit ports and TL-SG108 has eight. TL-SG108 also lists a higher packet forwarding rate (11.9 Mpps against 7.4 Mpps), a larger MAC address table (4K against 2K) and a larger packet buffer (1.5 Mb against 1 Mb).
No. TP-Link describes both as plug and play with no configuration required. Auto-negotiation on each port senses the link speed of the connected device, so you plug in the power adapter and connect your devices.
No. TP-Link lists both switches as fanless and built in a metal casing. Maximum power consumption is 2.3 W for TL-SG105 and 2.77 W for TL-SG108.
Yes. Both list IGMP Snooping. TL-SG108 lists 802.1p/DSCP QoS, and TL-SG105 lists 802.1P/DSCP QoS for V2 and later versions.
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