Zyxel GS1005HP Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Silver

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £34.90 ex-VAT, the Zyxel GS1005HP is the sort of unmanaged 5‑port PoE switch that’s actually good value in the real world—especially if you’re powering a small set of business devices like IP phones, a couple of Wi‑Fi access points, or basic surveillance cameras. Zyxel tends to be sensible and stable rather than flashy, and with PoE built in you avoid the “cheap switch + separate injectors” tax and cabling mess. If you need a quick, low-drama upgrade to get devices online without configuring anything, it fits nicely.

That said, it’s not the right choice if you’re looking for manageability or growth. Being unmanaged means you won’t get traffic controls, VLAN management, or any troubleshooting features beyond basic expectations—so if your network is messy or you need segmentation, you’ll want something managed instead. Also worth checking PoE demand: don’t assume every combo of devices will be happily supported at the full performance you might expect from higher-end PoE models—match it to your specific camera/AP power needs and you’ll be fine. Overall: a solid buy for small, straightforward PoE deployments where “it just works” matters more than features.