Unmanaged Ethernet Switch ASUS QG-U1080 — 8 × 2.5G RJ-45 ports, MAC 16K, White, 12V

The ASUS QG-U1080 is an unmanaged Ethernet switch with eight 2.5G RJ-45 ports (100/1000/2500 Mbps) and a 10G SFP+ option, designed for small offices, home networks and SOHO environments. The compact white unit supports IEEE 802.3ab/bz/u/x/az standards, a 16,000-entry MAC address table and uses a 12 V DC input. It offers plug-and-play connectivity to easily expand wired networks and to fully utilize high-speed WiFi 6/7 access points without the bottleneck of traditional Gigabit switches.

Advantages

The QG-U1080 delivers multi-gigabit performance over standard Cat5e cables, allowing faster wired links for NAS, APs, gaming PCs and 4K streaming devices. As an unmanaged switch it requires no configuration for basic deployment while providing useful functions such as priority handling, Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), port isolation and static trunk support to improve network reliability and traffic handling. Its modest size and white finish suit home and small office installations.

Suitable for

• Small offices and SOHO networks that need multi-gigabit wired connections
• Home networks with WiFi 6/7 access points to avoid Ethernet bottlenecks
• Connecting NAS, gaming PCs, 4K streaming devices and media servers
• Simple plug-and-play network expansion without managed switch complexity

Key specifications

• Switch type: Unmanaged
• RJ-45 ports: 8 × 2.5G Ethernet (100/1000/2500 Mbps)
• 10G support: Yes (10G SFP+)
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• Networking standards: IEEE 802.3ab, 802.3bz, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3az
• Power input: 12 V DC
• Color: White
• Weight: 0.42 kg

How to use

Place the switch on a stable surface near your router or network devices and connect its 12 V DC power adapter. Use standard Cat5e (or better) Ethernet cables to connect WiFi access points, NAS units, gaming PCs or other devices to the 2.5G RJ-45 ports. For higher-speed uplinks or compatible devices, use the 10G SFP+ port with a suitable transceiver. The device is unmanaged and supports plug-and-play operation, so devices should obtain network connectivity immediately after cabling.

Recommendations

To maximize performance with WiFi 6/7 APs and multi-gig capable devices, use quality Cat5e or Cat6 cables and place the switch where uplink runs are shortest. Enable device-side features such as link aggregation or QoS on connected equipment when supported to further optimize throughput and latency.