UGREEN CM933 5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Managed Ethernet Switch with VLAN, QoS and Link Aggregation, 65956

Overview

The UGREEN CM933 (65956) is a five-port Gigabit switch with a simple web page for settings. Out of the box it works like any plug-and-play switch, connecting PCs, a NAS, printers, smart TVs, consoles and IP cameras to one wired network. When you need more, the web interface lets a small office, shop or home lab separate traffic into virtual networks (VLANs), give video calls or CCTV priority (QoS) and bond two links to a NAS.

Is it right for you?

• Suits a small office, shop or home lab that wants to split guest, CCTV and work traffic or prioritise calls without a full enterprise switch.
• If you only need extra ports and never plan to touch settings, an unmanaged switch does the same job with less to learn.
• It does not supply Power over Ethernet (PoE): cameras and access points need their own power or a PoE injector.
• Each device is still limited to 1 Gbps; the 10 Gbps figure is the total the switch can move between ports.

Key features

• Five RJ45 ports at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps with auto MDI/MDIX; 10 Gbps switching capacity, full and half duplex.
• VLAN support to segment the network.
• Quality of Service (QoS) and bandwidth control to prioritise traffic.
• Link aggregation with compatible equipment, for a faster path to a NAS.
• Port monitoring through the web interface.
• Fanless metal case in grey for desk or wall mounting, with power and link/activity LEDs and surge protection.
• Runs from 5 V DC (5 V, 1 A).

What else you need

Any RJ45 Ethernet equipment connects directly. Use Cat 5e or better cables for Gigabit speeds. A browser on a connected computer is needed to reach the management page.

Installation

Place it on a desk or fix it to a wall, connect power and cables, and it switches traffic straight away. VLANs, QoS and link aggregation are set up afterwards from the web interface on a connected computer.

Software and licences

Management is through the built-in Easy Smart web interface. No driver, app or licence is needed, and normal switching works without a computer.

Before you buy

• Jumbo frame capacity varies by firmware and regional revision; check the management interface of the unit you receive.
• Link aggregation needs compatible equipment at the other end, such as a NAS with two ports that supports it.
• Regional packaging uses a suffix after the core item number 65956.