I have a large house with a lot of computer equipment. We have six computers, three servers, one NAS hub, six tablets and 3 satellight network hubs tied to the primary internet hub. That doesn’t include a whole house full of smart light switches, and video cameras for security. As you can imagine there are hundreds and hundreds of feet of ethernet cable and multiple hubs to allow devices to be plugged into. I have two locations that have 16 port switches including the use of this SoDola 16 Port switch. I have been using 16 port hub‘s to take two exidting port switches and convert them to one 16 port switch. Using this switch was simple and easy as it was it really was plug-and-play. I did have to check a couple of Network addresses but that was a simple process. I like this device because it was solidly made and looked professional and high-quality. It is also sold at a good price level. So far, after weeks of use, it is working fine and I rated it at five stars.

This switch has a premium feel to and setup was completely painless. Just plug in and go. I am using this switch to power two Ubiquiti access points and one added PC without and issues. The bandwidth and connection are solid so far. Two thing I really like about this device are the metal chassis and built in power supply. When you plug in, you do not have to deal with another big bully plug, just a simple two prong. Its a great design and the added POE at this price is a great deal.

For the money, this little PoE switch is a great deal, especially with all ports being Gigabit capable. It is compact and seems to work well. I was able to power up and access one of my security cameras through it with no problems at all. I am also pleased that the switch seems to run very cool and, even with two PoE cameras connected to it, is still not even noticeably warmer than ambient after 30 minutes of use. Unlike some other PoE switches I have looked at recently that had no uplink at all, this one having two is great and makes it perfectly suited for being able to daisy chain multiple PoE switches together. As my existing PoE switch only has a single uplink and is full and I am planning to add some additional security cameras around my house, having the dual uplinks on this one should really simplify my wiring. The extend and VLAN modes are interesting features but not ones that I am sure I will ever use. I still may investigate the VLAN option to see if it reduces network contention to the cameras at all (unlikely, but still worth checking out). The extend option I shouldnt ever need as my house simply isnt that big. For use with security cameras and similar devices, this little switch is fantastic and the price is nice.

For home networking or a hobbyist level server rack, I dont see any issue with this. It works well and does everything its supposed to.

The SODOLA 16 Port Gigabit switch is an unmanaged ethernet networking switch with excellent features for it’s design and price range. Firstly, the unit is constructed of metal, giving it the sturdiness customary of business and prosumer networking equipment. This helps not only with rigidity, but with heat dissipation, as the design is fanless. It comes with the needed brackets and screws to attach it to either a network rack or to wall-mount it. It also comes with the requisite power cable, and instruction manual. I was delighted to see that it includes more screws than are strictly necessary, giving you suitable spares if one of the tiny buggers goes missing. The instructions are sparse, but more than sufficient for the type of device in question. For an unmanaged switch, this unit has some handy features. Firstly, it has loop detection, allowing you to recognize certain types of network misconfiguration. It also has a passive QoS (Quality of Service) feature, which processes the network traffic of devices connected to the first 8 ports on the unit over other ports. The allows you to connect your VoIP phones, PCs, servers, or other time-critical devices to these prioritized ports, leaving the others for less sensitive uses, such as game consoles. The switch also has a VLAN function, allowing you to isolate devices from one another on the first 14 ports. Lastly, the switch features an “extended mode” function. This allows you to sacrifice speed to allow a cable run of much longer than would ordinarily be possible while maintaining stability. The VLAN and Extend functions are easily toggled via a physical switch on the front of the unit. Beyond that, you have the traditional ethernet port arrangement and a single power connector. After several days of use, I can report that the unit is completely silent, and cool to the touch. This is with the switch loaded to 1/2 capacity. Speeds are reliably snappy and at the reported gigabit rates. SODOLA is a new name to me in the networking space, but they’ve designed a switch that offers 16 ports and additional features seldom seen on unmanaged equipment at a price typically reserved for smaller 5 or 8 port switches. This makes it a fantastic value for the price. The only remaining question would be one of longevity, but given the relatively cool running temperatures, I don’t expect any issues. While it would have been nice to have some smaller brackets included specifically for wall-mounting (the included rack-mount brackets are unnecessarily long when wall-mounting, I’m extremely pleased with this device.

This is an interesting POE switch at this price point. The Speeds to seem to be inline with a gigabit switch and it powered up POE devices with no issue. The VLAN switch is interesting but I dont know how much use it will be. I did not see anything on this in the documentation so I am assuming that if you flip the switch then it assigns VLAN number 1 through 4 to the respective ports, in theory you could have 4 camera plugged into this switch, have a another switch capable of VLAN tagging and be able to isolate the cameras so that the traffic can only be between the cameras and the NVR, of course the switch would need to be managed. You could configure other scenarios with more advanced VLAN configuration. This unit is a fanless design with is nice, is wall mountable and has a fairly small footprint, all I like the fact there is no wall wort, the power supply is built into the unit which is better for POE. The Power indicator is a Red LED, more established companies tend to reserve RED for a fault condition. I thought about taking a star off but did not because the LED is not that bright unlike another switch I have that practically lights up the room making me thing something is very wrong when I walk in. Overall this switch is a good value and and good start to a small network if you have a POE need.

The SODOLA 8 Port Gigabit PoE Switch has truly impressed me with its performance and robust features. This switch is a powerhouse for expanding my network, offering 8 Gigabit PoE ports and 2 Gigabit Uplink ports, ease of set up. I connected my devices using Ethernet cables, and the switch immediately powered them up without any hassle. Its truly a time-saver, eliminating the need for complex configurations or separate power supplies great for bench testing devices as well as being a part. of your home or business network! The switchs compliance with 802.3af/at standards ensures seamless compatibility with a wide range of PoE devices. It provides ample power with its built-in 120W power supply, delivering reliable power to my devices without any issues. I can confidently connect my IP cameras, access points, and other PoE-enabled devices, knowing they will receive the power they need. The AI Watchdog feature is a standout addition to this switch. It provides an extra layer of protection and reliability by automatically detecting and recovering from network disruptions. This ensures uninterrupted connectivity and minimizes downtime, making it perfect for critical applications or security systems. The sturdy metal housing adds durability to the switch, protecting it from accidental damage and ensuring a long lifespan. It dissipates heat efficiently, keeping the switch cool during operation. This is especially important for devices that require continuous usage or are located in environments with varying temperature conditions. Overall, the SODOLA 8 Port Gigabit PoE Switch is a powerful and reliable networking solution. Its plug and play setup, compliance with PoE standards, AI Watchdog feature, and sturdy metal housing make it a top choice for expanding networks with PoE devices. Whether for home or business use, this switch delivers exceptional performance and reliability.

Very simple to setup as an unmanaged switch to add POE devices to your network. I used this to add to my home network and setup a simple poe network. It works great and requires no additional setup other than the switches on it.

I know that most people view technology like switches as old, well established, technology that is hard to mess up. But trust me, I have tried some really bad PoE switches recently. The one this switch is replacing was advertised as a 10/100/1000 but I could never get anything to connect to it faster than 100mbps. This one, connected at full duplex 1gbps without any issues. My whole network feels completely fresh and my headless server that I remote into is finally able to be used with the full gui versus just ssh. Recommended for an advanced home network or a small business.

This Sodola gigabit ethernet switch was a breeze to set up. Took me all of 2 to 3 minutes and my wired system was up and running. No hitches whatsoever. This 16 port model may have been overkill for my particular needs but in our house we are moving totally away from wifi since we find our streaming speeds are far superior when hard wired. So we are adding to our LAN network all the time and the spare ports will be welcome down the line. We have been streaming through the Sodola switch on multiple computers without any hiccups or buffering since the installation. Thumbs up on this switch.