A cheap way to add wired ports to a home network is back at its lowest recorded price. The TP-Link Litewave LS1005G, a five-port unmanaged Gigabit switch, is selling for $7.99 on Amazon, down from its usual $9.99. The deal also applies to a comparable Ugreen five-port model, giving shoppers a second option at the same price.
The switch connects to an existing router through one port, leaving four for devices like gaming PCs, consoles, TVs, or NAS drives. Because it is unmanaged, there is no configuration software or setup process—just plug in and use. It is compact, fanless, and silent, though it cannot supply power over Ethernet, so PoE cameras and similar gear still need their own power source.
Both the TP-Link and Ugreen switches offer the same core functionality, with TP-Link carrying a more recognised brand. A reader comment on the article notes the TP-Link unit draws under 3W in operation, though one unit's power supply failed after two days and had to be returned. The deal is time-limited, so anyone interested may need to act quickly to secure the discount.