BrosTrend 5 Port 2.5Gb Network Switch, Multi-Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Switch, Ethernet Splitter for Gaming Office Home NAS PC w/ Fanless Design, Desktop Wall-Mount, Plug & Play, Lifetime Protection

I recently purchased the BrosTrend 5-Port 2.5Gb Ethernet Switch to upgrade my home network setup. While I couldn’t test the full 2.5Gb speed capabilities due to my current hardware limitations, the switch has impressed me in other areas.Setup was incredibly easy true to its plug-and-play promise. Within minutes, I had connected my Xbox and PC, all of which worked seamlessly without any additional configuration. The fanless design is another big plus, keeping the operation silent, which is ideal for a home office or living room setup.The device feels well-built despite its lightweight plastic casing, and its compact size makes it easy to place on a desk or wall-mount.Even with my current 150Mbps internet, the switch maintained stable and reliable connectivity across all devices. I’ve experienced no drops or slowdowns in performance. The LEDs provide a clear status for each port, which is helpful for troubleshooting.For the price, this switch is an excellent value for anyone looking to expand their wired connections or prepare for future upgrades to 2.5Gb networking. Highly recommended for ease of use and practicality.

Bad bits first - it’s made of plastic, it feels plasticky as a result, in practical terms this might mean some people need to think whether this is practical for the location they intend to put the switch, if there’s any chance of damage, do think carefully about placing this as it won’t take much to crack.The good bits - everything else! I’ve got the 8 port and 5 port version of these, as you’d expect they work perfectly well together and my 50 device network is working flawlessly, packet loss is non existent, speed tests ran from wired clients are consistent and rock solid, pings are perfect (we have many gamers at home) I’m incredibly focused on network performance and would have noticed quickly if they had anything but a positive impact.In fact I’d go as far to say they’ve been more stable than the 1Gbe TP Links they replaced, which had various built in features that seemed to cause more issues than anything else.Both switches are cool to the touch, ones housed in a closed area with little air flow.Overall I’m really pleased with these and so glad I didn’t fork out £100+ for the over priced netgear or tplink 2.5gbe switches.Buy with confidence!

The Brostech 2.5Gbps switch is a solid choice for upgrading your home or small office network. Its plug-and-play setup, fast data transfer speeds, and compact design make it ideal for seamless connectivity. It handles multiple devices without any noticeable lag, perfect for gaming, streaming, or file sharing. With durable build quality and efficient performance at a competitive price, it’s a reliable solution for anyone looking to boost their network speed without breaking the bank. Highly recommended!

Like many switch configurations, the five Ethernet ports are one input, and four output. On the top of the case are tiny green LEDs signifying: 1 x power on, and 4 x network status. Unlike many switches, the network LEDs do not change colour for 2.5 Gbps and 1 Gbps. Total switching capacity is 25 Gbps. The case is plastic though I haven't tested for earth continuity between ports, and I don't know if the interior is screened. As it's plastic, it might be a good idea to wall mount it to reduce the risk of damage.That said it's working well so far, and the 2.5 Gbps, them 1 Gbps from the router was at that speed when connected to the computer.

So the switch does what it says on the tin and gives the 2.5gb network capacity but to supply a black power adapter with a black cable for a white switch is just daft. Surely a white switch needs to be supplied with a white power brick.

Good basic switch for connecting a NAS. Fairly cheap and reliable so far

Good product, remains consistently operational.

Simple, easy and plug & plays. I purchased two of these and connected them via a 75 metre cat 8 network cable.Very pleased with the speeds.