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TP-Link 8-Port 2.5G Switch Hits $50, Halving Home Network Upgrade Cost

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Tom's Hardware ·

TP-Link's TL-SG108S-M2 unmanaged switch offers eight 2.5 GbE ports for under $50, down from typical $100+ prices. It provides a cost-effective way to upgrade home networks for faster file transfers and streaming. The switch targets users with multi-gig internet or NAS devices seeking higher throughput.

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The price drop makes 2.5G networking accessible for mainstream home users, but unmanaged switches lack features like VLANs for advanced setups.
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TP-Link's 8-port 2.5G unmanaged Ethernet switch is a smokin' bargain at $50 — upgrade your home network for half price →
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