In times of home offices, NAS backups and data-intensive applications, classic gigabit networks are increasingly reaching their limits. If you want to achieve high transmission speeds without costly upgrades, you will quickly come across multi-gigabit switches. In this article, we take a closer look at the Delock 87782, a compact 8-port 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet switch, which is particularly interesting for small networks in the home or office.
What is the Delock 87782?
The Delock 87782 is an unmanaged Ethernet switch with eight RJ45 ports, each supporting a data rate of up to 2.5 Gbps. It is one of the more affordable multi-gigabit switches on the market and is aimed at users who want to raise their network to a higher performance level without having to dig deep into their pockets or make complex configurations.
The switch works according to the plug-and-play principle – connect, connect, done. Configuration via web interface or CLI is not provided, which makes it particularly attractive for beginners.
Technical highlights at a glance
Here are the most important technical specifications of the Delock 87782 in brief:
- 8 x RJ45 ports with automatic adjustment (10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s)
- IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3bz, 802.3x compatible
- Unmanaged, Layer 2, store-and-forward method
- Passively cooled – fanless and noiseless
- Metal housing, suitable for desktop or wall mounting
- Kensington Lock for theft protection
- External power supply unit (12 V / 1.8 A) included in the scope of delivery
- Dimensions: 190 × 120 × 30 mm
These features make the switch particularly attractive for small offices, gamers or technology enthusiasts who want to efficiently network NAS systems, workstations or WLAN access points, for example.
Advantages in practical use
A big advantage of the Delock 87782 is its fanless design. This means: no operating noise – perfect for quiet working environments or the living room. The metal housing also ensures good passive heat dissipation and makes the switch stable and durable.
Thanks to the 2.5 Gbit/s per port, data-intensive applications such as streaming 4K content from the NAS or large file transfers in the local network can be processed significantly faster than with conventional Gigabit Ethernet. No new cables are required: The switch works with normal Cat 5e or Cat 6 cables – as long as the connected devices are also 2.5 Gbit-capable.
The compact design is also ideal for mounting it unobtrusively on a desk or wall. The brackets included in the scope of delivery make mounting even easier.
Limits and target group
Of course, an unmanaged switch like the Delock 87782 also has its limits. It lacks VLAN features, QoS settings or port mirroring – functions that may be necessary for larger networks or certain applications. If you need these features, you should opt for a managed or smart-managed switch.
Thanks to the 2.5 Gbit/s per port, data-intensive applications such as streaming 4K content from the NAS or large file transfers in the local network can be processed significantly faster than with conventional Gigabit Ethernet. No new cables are required: The switch works with normal Cat 5e or Cat 6 cables – as long as the connected devices are also 2.5 Gbit-capable.
The compact design is also ideal for mounting it unobtrusively on a desk or wall. The brackets included in the scope of delivery make mounting even easier.
Our conclusion
If you want to increase your network speed without immediately switching to an expensive 10 Gbit infrastructure, the Delock 87782 is an efficient solution. Provided, of course, that the end devices are also 2.5 Gbit-capable – otherwise the speed advantage remains unused.
The switch is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to get more performance out of their home or office network. Easy to use, fast in operation and pleasantly quiet – a sensible investment in the future of the home network.
