Gigabit Ethernet Switch ROLINE Pocket 4 Ports

The ROLINE Gigabit Ethernet Switch Pocket 4 Ports is a compact, metal-cased unmanaged switch designed to expand wired network connectivity in small office and home environments. It provides four 10/100/1000Base-TX ports with full-duplex operation and supports a MAC address table of 1K entries. The device can be powered by the included 5 V DC, 1.2 A adapter or via USB power from a PC, making it suitable for locations with limited space and flexible power options.

Advantages

This pocket-sized switch offers gigabit speeds on all four ports, auto-negotiation and Auto-MDI/MDIX for simple plug-and-play setup, and store-and-forward switching with non-blocking architecture to maintain stable throughput. The metal casing increases durability while the small footprint allows easy placement on a desk or in a compact SOHO environment.

Suitable for

• Small home networks
• SOHO (small office / home office) setups
• Expanding wired connections for laptops, NAS, printers or IP cameras
• Temporary or travel workstations where compact equipment is required

Key specifications

• Ports: 4 × 10/100/1000Base-TX
• MAC address table: 1K entries
• Switching method: Store-and-forward, non-blocking
• Features: Auto-negotiation, Auto-MDI/MDIX, full-duplex support
• Power supply: 5 V DC, 1.2 A adapter included; USB power from PC supported
• Housing: Compact metal pocket-size casing
• Weight: 0.2 kg

How to use

Place the ROLINE Pocket 4 Ports switch on a stable surface near your network devices. Connect Ethernet cables from devices to the four Gigabit ports. Power the unit using the included 5 V DC, 1.2 A adapter or connect the USB power cable to a PC USB port if available. The switch is unmanaged and requires no configuration; devices will negotiate link speed and duplex automatically.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use good-quality Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables and avoid connecting more bandwidth-intensive devices than the combined uplink can support. Position the switch in a ventilated area and use the DC adapter for stable long-term power when possible.