4 Port 2.5G Web Managed Ethernet Switch with 2X 10G SFP+, 2.5Gb Network Homelab Switch Support LACP/VLAN/QoS/STP/IGMP, Fanless 2.5 Gigabit Managed Switch, Metal Housing, Desktop/Wall-Mount

The POE 2.5G version of this switch DOES SAVE SETTINGS, EVEN AFTER POWERING OFF! You have your typical save button when making changes to your PID/VLAN/etc. etc settings, but to save it permanently (from what i've seen), is to go to Tools > Save > Save. That will save your settings permanently, which I guess saves it to the nvram. I've tested this on both of my switches (I bought 2 of them).This POE managed switch works perfectly, and have had no issues. As managed switches can be a bit complex, if there are any issues, it's more than likely user error.I've had no issues... stable, fast, solid, boots quickly, provides power to multiple cameras, hardly any heat buildup. GUI frontend is a bit basic looking, but functionally... solid.

With a lot of tinkering, it works as specified. Not much documentation, and it loses its configuration sometimes. don't use a browser stored password to login. It took me hours to figure out if i didn't type in the username and password, it would fail to login in Firefox. will update as needed if I find more usable information. Also no firmware update or even a product listing on XikeStor website for this model with POE.

I got the 9-port managed switch (8x 2.5GbE + 1x 10Gb SFP+) recently because it was on sale for about $62. This has got to be one of the best value switches I've ever seen. Normally I stick to Netgear's prosumer/business stuff because their consumer grade web management interfaces are straight up trash, but you just can't pass up $62 when a switch with similar specs from any major manufacturer runs $150 to $200. The funny thing is, this switch is no harder to manage than a GS108Ev3, they both have an equally bare bones but functional management UI.Anyway, the interface by default is on 192.168.10.12. Some users dinged the switch in their review for not having a management UI, or for the difficulty in finding it. I mean, it's clearly printed on the sticker on the bottom of the device, along with the default user/password combo. First thing you should do is connect a computer/phone/tablet to it, assign yourself a manual IP in the 192.168.10.0 subnet, and connect to the switch interface so you can change its IP to your desired subnet so it's accessible from any computer on your LAN.From the UI, you've got access to VLAN port mapping, QoS, loop detection, port mirroring, isolation, MAC filtering, bandwidth controls, etc. All the usual stuff. When I received mine, it had firmware version 1.3 on it, and a quick search of the model number brought up a page stating that the latest was 1.9, so I downloaded that and did the upgrade pretty painlessly. If I remember correctly, I think it factory reset everything in the process, so maybe do that first before you bother changing the IP address and setting it up. I'm pretty sure it went back to 192.168.10.12 after the update.Otherwise? Everything has been fine with it. Solid feeling metal case, doesn't get too warm. The only annoying thing (and it's super minor, hardly even worth mentioning) is that on the rare occasion that I need to log into the management UI, it never remembers my language preferences, always reverting to Chinese. So whenever I log in I have to click the radio button for English. But I will happily do that on the rare occasion that I need to, in exchange for saving over $100 on the cost of an 8x 2.5GbE managed switch!

The positive here is the switch will work and give you both POE+ and 2.5 GB. The speed and throughput appear to be good. It does auto-detect devices as well as an uplink switch connected via multi-mode fiber. The first time on, the web UI was accessible and the device was easy to configure. It comes with the usual, low-cost device interface. The box itself is metallic except the plastic front. All the ports connect firmly and hold tight. The power brick has plenty of length on the barrel end with a relatively short outlet plug on the other end. It's hard to find a better 2.5G POE switch at this price range. It does look good with the unique white front panel.That said, this switch is no where near perfect. The web interface is only available via HTTP. The web UI is not stable. I've had times where when logging in, it sends you back to the login page. This happens despite confirming the correct username/password was used. Then later, after the browser is closed and reopened, the web ui suddenly becomes available without even logging in. I've read online where some people had the same problem and got around it by telneting into the switch. Telnet? Really!?It worked well for about four months. Then the strange WebUI behavior started. Now, I cannot find a way to get into the switch reliably to make changes. This hurts because I recently had a network problem that required me to login to the switch to make a change, but I couldn't. Not a very happy experience.Overall, I would recommend you save your money and buy a better POE switch if you really need 2.5G POE. Unfortunately, I'm outside the return period and the support material on Amazon and XikeStor doesn't cover this issue.

There is ZERO documentation included on how to access the management. In face it's not mentioned anywhere in the single sheet of paper instructions included.I tried a few random addresses I saw used for other similar configuration managed switches, and none worked.THANK YOU to the Japanese reviewer who provided the IP address and userid/password!It's 192.168.10.12, and the userid/password is admin/admin.Switch works fine, management is fairly limited but a nice feature considering I only paid $45 for this switch after the $15 off coupon.