Zyxel GS1100-24E Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

The Zyxel GS1100-24E is one of those “it just works” unmanaged gigabit switches. For £73.61 ex-VAT, it’s decent value if you want a reliable 24‑port workplace box and you’re not trying to wring out advanced features like VLANs or managed monitoring. In day-to-day use—PCs, printers, access points, basic server links—unmanaged means zero messing about, and Zyxel generally plays nice for this kind of budget networking: solid enough for an office, small warehouse, or any setup where simplicity matters more than tinkering.

I’d buy it for teams that don’t need configuration, have a straightforward network, and just need extra ports without spending time or money on something smarter. I’d avoid it if you’re thinking you’ll “grow into” network segmentation or want visibility into traffic—because you’ll hit the wall fast and end up replacing it with a managed model. Also, check your physical needs: if you expect lots of high-bandwidth devices or you’re building something with growth, spending a bit more on managed/stackable options can save pain later. But purely as a cost-effective gigabit expansion for a quiet network? This one’s a sensible, no-drama choice.