Zyxel GS1350-12HP Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Grey

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

The Zyxel GS1350-12HP is the kind of managed PoE switch I like for small offices: enough control to do the basics properly, without the “enterprise complexity” tax. Twelve Gigabit PoE ports at ~£186 ex-VAT is decent value if you’re powering typical kit like access points, IP phones, a couple of CCTV/NVR endpoints, or wireless bridges. The built-in management means you’re not just buying a dumb power brick—you can segment and tidy up your network, and generally behave better when things start to get busy (or misbehave).

That said, I’d only buy it if 12 ports is truly enough and your PoE needs match what you’re planning to run. If you need lots of high-draw devices or you’re building toward expansion, you may regret not sizing up. Also, because it’s a Zyxel L2 managed model, it’s ideal for “get it working cleanly” rather than fancy routing or advanced enterprise features—so don’t choose it if you expect to do complex network design on the switch itself. Overall: good, sensible buy for a UK SMB that wants managed PoE at a reasonable price.