TP-Link TL-SL1218P 18-Port Fast Ethernet PoE+ Switch with 2 Gigabit and 1 SFP

Running out of PoE ports to power your IP cameras, phones, and access points? The TP-Link TL-SL1218P is an 18-port unmanaged PoE+ switch that delivers reliable power and data over a single cable. With 16 Fast Ethernet PoE+ ports, two Gigabit uplinks, and one SFP slot, it supports a total PoE budget of 150W — enough to drive mid-range cameras and Wi-Fi access points.

Who is it for

Ideal for small offices, retail spaces, and surveillance systems that need a straightforward way to expand network capacity. If you're setting up IP cameras, VoIP phones, or wireless access points, this switch puts power and data where you need it — without tangled power cables at each device.

Main features

• 16 PoE+ ports (10/100 Mbps) with 150W total power budget and up to 30W per port
• Two Gigabit RJ45 uplink ports and one Gigabit SFP slot for high-speed backbone connections
• Unmanaged design: just plug in, no configuration required
• Rackmountable metal housing with two built-in fans for heat dissipation
• Jumbo frame support up to 10KB for improved throughput
• Plug-and-play operation, no setup software needed

Specifications

• Ports: 16× 10/100M PoE+ RJ45, 2× Gigabit RJ45, 1× Gigabit SFP
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE/PoE+)
• PoE Power Budget: 150W / per port up to 30W
• Switching Capacity: 7.2 Gbps
• Packet Forwarding Rate: 5.357 Mpps
• MAC Address Table: 8K
• Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3x
• Power Supply: Internal 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Operating Temperature: 0–50°C (32–122°F)
• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS

Tips

Position the switch in a well-ventilated rack and ensure proper airflow around the fans. For best performance, use Cat5e or higher cabling for your Gigabit uplinks and PoE+ connections. Since this is an unmanaged switch, it's designed for plug-and-play — no SNMP or web interface, perfect for simple deployments.