TP-Link EH210 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Gigabit: TP-Link EH210 is a compact, unmanaged Ethernet switch listed with two ports and a 1000Mbps transfer rate. It is intended to add a wired connection option, with plug-and-play operation and a USB power cable in the stated package.

At a glance

The listing describes a two-port unmanaged Gigabit switch with an RJ45 interface.
Plug-and-play setup is claimed, with no drivers or software needed.
The manufacturer says it is compatible with 1000Mbps, 100Mbps and 10Mbps networks.
Compact dimensions may suit a desk or entertainment-centre installation.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£12.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes a Cat 5e Ethernet cable and USB power cable according to the stated contents list.
Unmanaged operation and plug-and-play setup avoid a configuration step, according to the listing.
A compact body is suited to installations with limited space.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Identity
Brand	TP-Link
Model	EH210
Switch type	Unmanaged

Network
Port count	2
Interface	RJ45
Data transfer rate	1000 Megabits Per Second
Platform	Not Machine Specific

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	5.8L x 5.3W x 1.8H centimetres
Weight listed	0.05 Kilograms
Colour	Space Grey

Compatibility
Compatible devices	Desktop, Laptop

What to know before buying

The listing uses both “Ethernet splitter” and “network switch” language. It claims two devices can connect simultaneously, but buyers should confirm the intended network arrangement and compatibility with their setup. The aluminium-case claim is not confirmed by the explicit contents list, which names the splitter and cables only. The 1000Mbps figure is a claimed link rate, not a guarantee of internet speed.

What’s in the box

Cat 5e Ethernet cableIncluded
Ethernet splitter (EH210)Included
USB power cableIncluded
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Who is it for?

A good fit for

People needing a small, basic wired network switch for a desktop or laptop setup.
Buyers who want an unmanaged device and the listed Ethernet and USB power cables.

Less suited to

Buyers who need more than two network ports or managed switching features.
Anyone who needs confirmed internet throughput beyond the listing’s stated transfer-rate claim.

TP-Link EH210 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 17,191 ratings

5 stars81%81%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars0%0%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback is favourable on setup, connectivity, compactness, build quality and perceived speed. Some customers say wired use works better than wireless or avoids dropouts, but those reports are individual perceptions rather than guaranteed results. The reported compactness is relevant to the small listed dimensions, while actual network performance depends on the rest of the connection. Feedback is mostly positive, though a small share of ratings are low and the supplied information does not explain why.

Positive themes

Customers describe the switch as easy to set up and use.
Feedback praises its compact form, build quality, connectivity and perceived speed.

Frequently asked questions

How many ports does the TP-Link EH210 have?

The listing specifies two ports and an RJ45 interface.

What speed does the listing claim?

It lists a data transfer rate of 1000 Megabits Per Second and says it is compatible with 100Mbps and 10Mbps networks. This is not a guarantee of internet speed.

What is listed in the box?

The stated contents are a Cat 5e Ethernet cable, the EH210 Ethernet splitter and a USB power cable. The aluminium-case wording is not corroborated by that contents list.