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TP-Link

TP-Link

Brand Publisher · Routers, mesh Wi-Fi & networking · 105 mentions · 7 subreddits · discussed in r/HomeNetworking, r/smarthome, r/homelab, r/homeautomation

Reddit take

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Pros

  • Unlike 10G or 100G, gigabit switch is kinda pedestrian. So my selection will be based on cost…. drum roll pls ….. TP-link!!!
  • You can get any cheap smart switch from TP-Link or Netgear or Zyxel to play around with.
  • TP link for plugs or power bars, they have some good local control for working without WiFi.
  • when I can get products from brands like Tp-Link that perform better for cheaper.
  • Most consumer grade stuff (Ubiquiti, TP-Link, Netgear etc.) is pretty open and widely compatible with generic transceivers.

Cons

  • You need a model that can connect to the LAN using Ethernet, I’ve seen random TP-link documentation that doesn’t mention the possibility.
  • TP-link is the best bang for the buck, however they are currently being investigated for China hacking through their devices. I am avoiding them, myself.
  • Of course, the correct fix is to not use TP-Link LOL
  • TP-Link: The prices are nice but the whole "might be banned in the USA" thing really throws a wrench in things.
  • Tp link, treatlife, and some other cheaper companies are all known to fail like this at around the 2 year mark. It's like the switch can be turned on and off around 1000 times and then they kaput 😂

Sentiment

51 positive (49%) · 17 mixed (16%) · 37 negative (35%)

Trust + time weighted score: +14% · raw score 13%

What redditors said (10 of 105)

Unlike 10G or 100G, gigabit switch is kinda pedestrian. So my selection will be based on cost…. drum roll pls ….. TP-link!!!
positive · u/d****q · r/HomeNetworking · comment · Feb 23, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
You need a model that can connect to the LAN using Ethernet, I’ve seen random TP-link documentation that doesn’t mention the possibility.
negative · u/L****5 · r/HomeNetworking · comment · Jul 2, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
TP-link is the best bang for the buck, however they are currently being investigated for China hacking through their devices. I am avoiding them, myself.
mixed · u/b****r · r/HomeNetworking · comment · Jan 22, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
You can get any cheap smart switch from TP-Link or Netgear or Zyxel to play around with.
positive · u/Y***T · r/HomeNetworking · comment · Aug 11, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Of course, the correct fix is to not use TP-Link LOL
negative · u/S****n · r/HomeNetworking · comment · Nov 29, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
TP-Link: The prices are nice but the whole "might be banned in the USA" thing really throws a wrench in things.
mixed · u/S****8 · r/HomeNetworking · Dec 31, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Tp link, treatlife, and some other cheaper companies are all known to fail like this at around the 2 year mark. It's like the switch can be turned on and off around 1000 times and then they kaput 😂
negative · u/O****e · r/smarthome · comment · Dec 30, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
This switch won’t stop turning off and on. It’s a TP Link.
negative · u/T****e · r/smarthome · Dec 30, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
but TP Link isnt very clear on the differences in CPU here.
mixed · u/e****e · r/HomeNetworking · comment · Dec 29, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
TP link for plugs or power bars, they have some good local control for working without WiFi.
positive · u/M****R · r/smarthome · comment · Dec 25, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗

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