What are the top-rated power over ethernet switches currently available?
This page compares 3 power over ethernet switches currentlies with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Zyxel GS1200-8HP v2, TRENDnet TPE-TG83, NETGEAR GS308EP. Prices range from £42 to £80. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Zyxel GS1200-8HP v2
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£42.35 ≈ | 8 | 30 W | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at | 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports | Web-based GUI | — |
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The Zyxel GS1200-8HP v2 is an 8-port Gigabit web-managed switch with four PoE ports, supporting up to 30 W per PoE port and a 60 W total PoE budget. It suits small offices and home networks powering access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones while providing VLAN, QoS, IGMP snooping, and link aggregation features. ★ Ideal forIt suits buyers seeking a highly rated PoE switch because it combines four 802.3af/at PoE ports, 30 W per-port output, a 60 W total budget, and straightforward web management for small-network deployment.
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TRENDnet TPE-TG83
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£80.02 ≈ | 8 | — | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at | — | Unmanaged | — |
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The TRENDnet TPE-TG83 is an 8-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with a 65W total PoE budget, fanless operation, and a compact wall-mountable metal housing. It suits homes and small businesses connecting devices such as wireless access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and access-control systems. ★ Ideal forThis model suits buyers seeking a top-rated power over Ethernet switch because it provides eight Gigabit PoE+ ports, a 65W PoE budget, IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at support, fanless operation, and a lifetime warranty.
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NETGEAR GS308EP
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£44.36 ≈ | 8 | 30 W | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at | 0 dedicated uplink ports | Web browser-based management GUI | — |
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The NETGEAR GS308EP is an 8-port Gigabit smart-managed switch with PoE+ on all ports and a 62 W total PoE budget. Its fanless design, VLAN and QoS support, and web-based management make it suitable for small businesses, offices, VoIP phones, IP cameras, and wireless access points. ★ Ideal forIt suits buyers seeking a top-rated PoE switch because it combines eight Gigabit PoE+ ports delivering up to 30 W per port with web management, VLAN, QoS, and a 62 W power budget. |
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