A bad network connection at home or in your office doesn't have to be permanent, because you can grab a wired upgrade for less than $10 right now. This gigabit TP-Link switch is down to $9.98, but only for a limited time.

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This TP-Link switch does often vary in price, according to Camelcamelcamel's data, but under $10 is a good deal price for this model. A network switch like this will unlock extra Ethernet ports on your wired network and will plug straight into your existing router. There isn't a better alternative to a wired LAN connection for maxing out the bandwidth on your internet connection, especially if you want to play games or stream 4K video.

Speed is the ultimate value of this TP-Link Litewave 5-Port LS1005G switch, too. You're getting gigabit Ethernet speeds, meaning you don't have to worry about lag or slowdowns if your internet connection is fast enough. This is an unmanaged switch, so there's no need for you to configure it or navigate a difficult setup process. Just switch it on, plug it in using your router or modem's WAN port, and you'll be able to use the four remaining ports.

Measuring just 2.8 x 3.5 x 0.9 inches in size, you won't need a lot of space for this TP-Link switch, and you should be able to place it in a convenient location near your router or around your home with a long enough cable. It's silent, with no fans, so it won't interrupt you while you're gaming or streaming, either.

You won't find a better plug-and-play solution for a beginner than an unmanaged wired network switch like this one. The downside is that it won't offer the same level of customization, with managed switches offering more features and configuration settings at a higher price. This TP-Link Litewave LS1005G is going to be fine for most users, though, and it'll work with almost any Ethernet-capable device you own without any issue, including PCs, laptops, NAS drives, games consoles, IP cameras, and even another router or Wi-Fi extender.

Rather than deal with a slow, laggy connection, paying $9.98 for this TP-Link Litewave 5-port LS1005G switch can be a quick and immediate upgrade to your wired network. The limited-time deal won't last for long, so if you want to grab it for under $10, you'll need to be quick.

A Power-over-Ethernet switch is a must-have addition for a home network if you're thinking about seriously kitting it out with cameras, WiFi extenders, and other smart home tech. Luckily, a budget-friendly Ugreen 10-port PoE+ switch is on sale for just $37.97 on Amazon right now. That's a new record low for this model, giving you eight extra PoE+ ports (and 10 total) for your network at a lower cost than many of its rivals.

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Ugreen is a brand that feels ubiquitous on Amazon these days, with decently priced and well-designed hardware on sale, from wall chargers to peripherals, including network switches like this one. This 10-port switch offers the PoE+ standard (IEEE 802.3at) that offers up to 30W of power per port.

That means faster, newer devices can connect to this switch, delivering both power and data over a single Ethernet cable. The switch supports 60W in total, but it works in a cascade system. If power draw exceeds 60W, it'll shut down ports to prevent overload, from port 8 down to port 1. It auto-detects PoE devices, too, so it won't inadvertently short out a normal network device like your PC or laptop. It also supports an extended power delivery mode that lets you connect devices up to 820 feet away.

This is the ultimate device for supporting a smart home network. PoE switches are useful for network-attached cameras, additional WiFi extenders, and smart home hubs and sensors. This Ugreen switch is unmanaged, so a huge setup process isn't required here, and it should work immediately with your existing kit. That means it lacks the extra customization that a more expensive managed switch can offer, but for most users, that won't be a problem.

It'll work with almost any Ethernet-ready device you own, too, even those that don't take advantage of the power delivery provided by this switch. That includes laptops and PCs, NAS drives, game consoles, printers, and TVs.

Another important feature here, too, is speed. This switch offers gigabit speeds across your network, meaning you can banish lag and WiFi latency issues while you're gaming and streaming. An Ethernet connection using this switch will help you to max out the bandwidth provided by your internet provider, with the switch offering two uplink ports that you can use to connect to your existing network.

Fanless, with built-in lightning protection, and compressed into a compact chassis just 6.6 x 3.7 x 1.3 inches in size, this Ugreen PoE+ switch is the ultimate home network upgrade. The $37.97 sale price for this 10-port Ugreen switch is available for a limited time only, however, so if you're interested, you'll need to order it soon.

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The TP-Link TL-SG108S-M2 is an unmanaged 8-port 2.5 GbE switch, which would make an excellent addition for your home network or small office. The TL-SG108S-M2 carries an MSRP of $79.99, but there’s a Prime Day sale at Amazon that drops the price to just $49.99.

The sub-$50 price tag is definitely eye-catching, and it caught my attention. I bought a UGREEN 6-port 2.5 GbE unmanaged switch back in October for $59.97, and here we have an 8-port unmanaged switch for $10 less.

The TL-SG108S-M2 offers 40 Gbps of switching capacity and supports devices at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 2.5 Gbps speeds. In other words, it’ll be well-suited to handle just about any of your networking needs, from plugging in a wired desktop PC to connecting a NAS, to wiring up a workgroup printer, to even extending your network wirelessly with an access point. And you can do all of this using Cat5e cabling.

You won’t have to worry about the switch taking up a lot of space, as it only measures 6.22 x 3.98 x 1 inches. So you should easily be able to tuck it away behind your monitor on a desk, or banish it to a corner under your desk. Or, if you prefer, it has mounting points on the bottom for attaching it to the wall. The casing is all-metal and passively cooled, so you don’t have to worry about introducing any additional noise into your tranquil home office.

Amazon’s $49.99 sale price on the TL-SG108S-M2 likely won’t last long, so get it w

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