MokerLink 4 Port 2.5G Ethernet Switch with 2x10G SFP+ Slot, 4x2.5G Base-T Ports Compatible with 100/1000Mbps, Mini Size, Metal Unmanaged Fanless Network Switch

I went ahead and gave this 5* for the price for performance. It is a great 2.5Gbe switch.It did take quite some time to get vlans working, but was able to after extensive digging through online forums. If you find yourself having these issues, support did reach out via email within 1 business day.Make sure to set your trunks taggedvlans on trunk port.Untagged on device ports of vlan you want. Also set the pvid for that port.Lastly make. Sure to turn on spanning tree. Although I didn't have loops in my network, this seemed to be what ended up getting all these switches working.Overall I deployed 4 of these over my home network along side my brocade icx6450-24. Could not be any happier to finally have a 2.5Gbe home network, and with the sfp+ port 10 gig to brocade and my servers. Woot. Thanks mokerlink!

I've had four of these (the 4x2.5 and 2x10 model) for about two months now, and am very happy with them. I recently ran fiber to all of the bedrooms in my house (mine, and three kids), and I put one of these in each of the kids' rooms. The fiber comes into the room, and into one of the SFP+ ports. The kids' PCs have 10Gbe NICs connected to the second SFP+ port on each switch, and there are different devices in each room connected to the 2.5Gbps ports (a PS4, Nintendo Switch, and a WiFi 7 AP).In a few benchmark tests, I was able to fully saturate the 10 Gbps connection with four simultaneous 2.5Gbps connections with zero slowdown or contention. For such a simple (and cheap) unmanaged switch, this has performed admirably, in both synthetic tests and in real-world use.

I did not need a managed switch but, for the price, I couldn't go wrong. If you are wanting to use this as basically an unmanaged switch, connect it to a computer and configure an IP address that is within the subnet of the switch to be able to get into the web management interface. From there, simply set the switch to use DHCP and you can throw it on your network without worry. I have this connected to a Yuanley eight port unmanaged switch via a fiber connection and 10G SFPs. Although these switches both support a 10G link and I'm using the correct fiber and SFPs, the link between these two have defaulted to a 1G connection for some reason. I am still troubleshooting to determine the culprit but, despite this issue, everything else is working properly. I've been able to wire my 2.5gb devices directly to the Yuanley switch so the fiber link is not slowing anything in my setup luckily. But, until I can determine the downfall device, I can only give four stars.

The MokerLink 24-Port 2.5G Managed Ethernet Switch has proven to be a solid addition to my network setup. Over several months of use, I’ve experienced no issues with its core performance. The switch delivers excellent speed and reliability, easily handling high-bandwidth tasks across multiple devices without dropping packets or causing bottlenecks. Its 24 2.5G Base-T ports make it an ideal solution for environments that require faster-than-Gigabit connections, especially in setups with newer devices or NAS units that support these speeds.One downside I encountered is with the console port—it doesn’t seem to cooperate as expected. While this hasn’t significantly impacted my use, especially since the web and other management interfaces work just fine, it’s worth noting for those who rely on direct console access for configuration. It feels like a missed opportunity, but not a dealbreaker given the overall functionality and stability the switch provides.A major plus is the MokerLink’s ability to tolerate heat well. I’ve placed it in a moderately warm environment where many devices struggle, and it has performed flawlessly without any signs of throttling or overheating. Additionally, it’s surprisingly quiet for its use case, making it a good fit for home offices or smaller server rooms where noise can be a concern. The fans, if any, operate discreetly, and the unit doesn't contribute noticeable ambient sound even when under load.This awesome switch offers outstanding value for its feature set and price point. Its mix of 2.5G and 10G ports, along with robust heat tolerance and low noise, makes it a versatile choice for both home and small business networks. While the console port’s unresponsiveness is a minor annoyance, it doesn’t overshadow the switch’s overall performance and reliability. For anyone seeking a high-speed, heat-resilient switch that operates quietly, this is an excellent option.

I'm using this in my home network. I actually have 2 of them. One is in my server closet directly connected to my router as my main network switch. The other is running as a dedicated switch for my office which has a bunch of LAN needs: Desktop PC, work laptop, eversolo DMP-A6 network streamer, Roku, Cambridge Audio CXN V2 network streamer, and a PS4. Most of those devices max out at 1Gbps. The important one is my desktop PC which I use to move around large files throughout my network. I noticed a huge difference when I upgraded to 2.5Gbps when it came to that.Setup was easy and they have been working without issue for about 6 months so far.I've used MokerLink products in other situations, too, and have been thrilled.No complaints!

Within 5 minutes of plugging it in, it tripped the gfci on my circuit breaker, smelled like burning electronics and never powered on again. I have never had modern electronics fail so quickly. This was for the 24 port 2.5g managed switch and 6 spf+ ports.