The TP-Link TL-SG1005P is a compact 5-port Gigabit unmanaged switch equipped with 4 PoE+ ports that enable data transmission and power delivery to compatible devices over the same network cable. It supports the IEEE 802.3af/at standards and provides up to 30 W per PoE port or up to 65 W of total PoE budget. This makes it suitable for IP cameras, Wi-Fi access points, IP phones, and other PoE devices.

The Extend Mode feature is particularly useful, as it allows for data transmission and power delivery up to 250 meters. In this mode, port speeds are reduced to 10 Mb/s, so the feature is primarily intended for scenarios such as installing IP cameras in remote locations. For normal use, the switch provides full Gigabit connectivity up to 100 meters.

PoE Auto Recovery ensures more reliable operation of connected PoE devices by automatically detecting an unresponsive device—such as an IP camera or access point—and restarting it. Intelligent Power Management ensures efficient allocation of the available 65-W power budget and protection against overload.

Key Benefits:

• 5 × 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit RJ45
• 4 × PoE+ ports
• IEEE 802.3af/at
• Up to 30 W PoE per port
• Total PoE budget of 65 W
• Up to 250 m transmission distance in Extend Mode
• Gigabit connection up to 100 m in normal mode
• PoE Auto Recovery for automatic restart of unresponsive devices
• Intelligent Power Management
• 802.1p/DSCP QoS for prioritizing important traffic
• IGMP Snooping for optimizing multicast traffic, e.g., IPTV
• Plug & Play—no configuration required
• Fanless design for quiet operation
• Robust metal housing
• Desktop or wall-mounted installation
• Switching capacity: 10 Gb/s
• Forwarding rate : 7.44 Mpps
• 2K MAC address table
• Jumbo frames up to 16 KB
• Dimensions: approximately 100 × 98 × 25 mm

From a commercial standpoint, the TL-SG1005P is a very practical entry-level PoE switch for video surveillance, small networks, and Wi-Fi infrastructure. Four PoE+ ports and a total power budget of 65 W allow you to connect multiple cameras or access points without separate power supplies, while the compact metal housing and fanless operation make it suitable for installation right next to user equipment. Extend Mode further addresses situations where a PoE device needs to be installed significantly farther from the network switch.