Monoprice 115793 16 Port Desktop Fast Ethernet Switch

The Monoprice 115793 is a 16-port unmanaged desktop switch built for users who need to add more wired connections to a home or small office network without complexity. Each of its 16 RJ45 ports supports 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet, and the switch handles traffic with a 3.2Gbps switching capacity and an 8K MAC address table. Setup is entirely plug-and-play: auto-learning MAC addresses and auto MDI/MDIX mean you simply connect your cables and power on the unit.

The fanless enclosure keeps the switch completely silent during operation, a practical advantage when it sits on a desktop or shelf in a quiet workspace. Monoprice has also incorporated IEEE 802.3az green Ethernet technology, which scales power usage down when ports are idle or carrying light traffic. While the 10/100Mbps speed is a generation behind gigabit networking and the 2KB jumbo frame support is minimal, this switch remains a cost-effective solution for environments where basic connectivity matters more than raw throughput — think printer networks, IoT devices, or legacy equipment that doesn't need gigabit speeds.