TRENDnet TE100-S5 5-Port Ethernet Switch (5 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX RJ-45 Ports) by TRENDnet
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Digital camera reviews of TRENDnet TE100-S5 5-Port Ethernet Switch (5 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX RJ-45 Ports)
Digital camera Review: Get something else for anything other than occasional use
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased two of these units on two different dates. I wanted to split a CAT5 drop to enable a Tivo; another to enable a game console.
The unit worked for about 6 months. Then, strange timeouts started on the game console. I tried everything without luck. Having never had a single switch of any brand go bad, I troubleshooted this switch last. Once removed, the problem completely went away.
About 3 months later a similar thing happen with Tivo. We were trying to view some pictures from vacation using Tivo Desktop. It worked fine many times before, but all of sudden I was getting weird Tivo error messages. I change everything, updated everything... I kicked myself when I remembered there was one of these hubs hidden back in the entertainment center. Again -- I take it out of the loop and all is well. No more problems.
I am only left to conclude this unit is fine for an occasional splitting of a connection; however, it's not for "turn it on and forget it" use... Clearly the mean-time-between-failures is very low. With 2 units from 2 different lots going bad in a cooled environment where they are literally not touched for months leaves me to believe I was not simply "unlucky".
You get what you pay for.
Digital camera Review: Good as expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I haven't had any trouble from this ethernet hub/switch. It's a lot smaller than I thought it was going to be. That's good! Works great.Digital camera Review: Good for extending network
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this based on price and previous reviews. Works as expected. Purchased for my father, who isn't technical, but was easily able to hook it up himself.Digital camera Review: Good product for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
The product is made in China so don't expect a miracle. It is small, it's cheap, and it works. Nothing fancy but it works just fine.Digital camera Review: Good value.
Summary: 4 Stars
Have had this switch for several months now, and it's been dead simple. Got it at a good price, plugged it into my network, and haven't thought about it since. What more could you want?