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Small white plastic box with five RJ45 ports and status LEDs

Amer Networks

Amer Networks SG5 5-port Gigabit network switch

SKU CH-FKPF-R444X MPN SG5

A five-port Gigabit desktop switch with fanless, plug-and-play operation and auto-negotiating RJ45 ports

  • FormatDesktop
  • StandardsIEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE802.3u and IEEE802.3ab, IE
  • Network Management TypeUnmanaged
  • Uplink Ports5
  • Uplink InterfaceRJ45
  • Primary Ports5 x RJ45
  • Five Gigabit ports expand wired bandwidth instantly
  • Fanless operation keeps the switch silent in any room
  • Plug-and-play setup adds networking without configuration
  • Desktop or wall-mount design fits tight spaces easily
  • 3X flow control protects data during heavy traffic

Five-port desktop switch

The Amer Networks SG5 is an unmanaged Gigabit switch with five RJ45 ports that auto-negotiate at 10/100/1000Mbps. It is built for home offices or small businesses that need a simple way to add wired connections for PCs, laptops, printers and other peripherals. The plastic casing supports desktop or wall-mount placement. No configuration is required to start expanding a local area network.

Plug-and-play installation

Setup consists of connecting power and Ethernet cables; the switch automatically handles MDI/MDIX crossover on every port. LED indicators show link activity, port speed and power status for quick verification. The fanless design means silent operation with no moving parts to fail. The only common issue is exceeding the 100-metre cable limit for twisted-pair runs, which will cause link loss or errors.

Sustained load behaviour

IEEE 802.3x flow control helps maintain reliable data transfer when all five ports are active continuously. The unit operates within a temperature range of 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit without active cooling. Because it is unmanaged, there is no traffic prioritisation or storm control, so heavy multicast or broadcast streams can consume bandwidth across all ports. Performance remains steady as long as the aggregate throughput stays within the 1000Mbps per-port ceiling.

Highlights

  • Five Gigabit ports expand wired bandwidth instantly
  • Fanless operation keeps the switch silent in any room
  • Plug-and-play setup adds networking without configuration
  • Desktop or wall-mount design fits tight spaces easily
  • 3X flow control protects data during heavy traffic

Specifications

BrandAmer Networks
ModelSG5 v2
FormatDesktop
StandardsIEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE802.3u and IEEE802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x
Network Management TypeUnmanaged
Uplink Ports5
Uplink InterfaceRJ45
Primary Ports5 x RJ45
Primary Port Speed10/100/1000Mbps
LEDsPort link activity; Port transmission speed; Power
Dimensions6.42 x 5.67 x 2.64 inch
Weight0.65
TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32 ~ 104 degree Fahrenheit
Features802.3X Flow Control
Shipping weight1.86 kg
Package size559 × 315 × 94 mm

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the switch is operating correctly after plugging in devices?

Check the front-panel LEDs — power should stay on, each connected port shows link activity and its transmission speed.

What comes in the box and what must I supply myself?

The unit includes the desktop switch and its power adapter; you provide the RJ45 Ethernet cables for each device.

Which port count should I choose for a small office needing wired connections for a PC, laptop, printer and two extra devices?

The SG5 has five 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports, so one switch covers all five devices without adding another unit.

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