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THE TPE-S44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Although our sample features a blue color enclosure TRENDnet has switched to a black enclosure just recently. Both devices measure 171mm in width, 98mm in depth and 29mm in height while weighing 430g.

 

 

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Several activity LEDs placed at the front inform you on everything you need to know about the current status of all the connected devices.

 

 

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The first 2 LEDs indicate the current on/off status of the device and whether or not it has reached its maximum supported PoE output.

 

 

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The remaining 20 LEDs inform you about the current connection state of all the attached devices and more specifically the current speed of each device (10/100Mbps), the type state of each device and whether or not PoE is active.

 

 

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TRENDnet has engraved their logo at the top of the enclosure.

 

 

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Several exhaust holes are present on each side.

 

 

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The TPE-S44 PoE switch features 8 10/100Mbps ports.

 

 

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Only 4 however feature the PoE standard and can be used with IP Cameras.

 

 

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The model name, serial number, barcode and version are placed on a sticker at the base of the unit. As you can see here with us we have the A2.0R version but right now TRENDnet only sells the A2.1R version which is exactly the same model only with a black exterior.

 

 

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Since this review is all about the functionality of a PoE switch and not its performance i thought it would be nice if we took a look a bit deeper and see what makes it tick.

 

 

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The FMQ-608SLF LAN transformer is manufactured by BI-TEK TONYO Technologies and is used for a wide range of tasks (including auto negotiation, isolation etc.).

 

 

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We also see the HN4802CG 10/100Base-T magnetic module manufactured by MINGTEK Technologies.

 

 

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TRENDnet has used the Realtek RTL8309SB 10/100Mbps switch controller featuring support for up to 9 ports.