EnGenius Switch Extender EXT1106 Review

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I previously reviewed the EnGenius EXT1105P switch extender, a convenient way to extend Ethernet over 100m or add additional Ethernet ports where power sockets may not be easily accessible. The EXT1105P can only be powered by POE and can pass through up to 30W of power on port 2 (802.3at/af).

The EXT1106 is a slimmer version with five gigabit Ethernet ports and an SFP port. Like the EXT1105P, it can be powered by the first port, which is PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt). It lacks a second POE port for output but can also be powered by USB-C, allowing the use of the first port for POE out.

Functionally, the EXT1106 is the same as the EXT1105P. Priced at just $59, it offers great value for small businesses without an extensive network setup.

Features:
– 1x GE PoE port for powering other PD devices
– 4x GE ports for high-speed connections
– 1x SFP uplink port for bandwidth-intensive applications
– Zero-touch provisioning, centralized cloud configuration, and visualized monitoring
– Voice VLAN function for security and quality of VoIP traffic
– Cloud-manage switch extenders from anywhere with the EnGenius Cloud App

Specification:
– Port Standards: 802.3u 100Base-TX Ethernet, 802.3ab 1000Base-T Ethernet
– Network Port: 5x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports
– Power Source: PoE PD, Type-C (100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz)
– L2 Features: Network Management, Multicast Group, QoS, Bandwidth Control, and more

Works with EnGenius Cloud and EnGenius FitXpress, offering cost-effective management options for small businesses.

Performance-wise, the EXT1106 performed reliably with consistent gigabit throughput during testing.

Priced at $59, the EnGenius EXT1106 switch extender is a valuable addition to any network setup. While priced higher than competing products from Unifi, it offers excellent value for money.

Overall, the EnGenius EXT1106 switch extender is a versatile and useful device for various scenarios.

For more information, you can visit the EnGenius Store.