At KSh 2,300, the TP-Link TL-SF1008D 8-Port 10/100Mbps Desktop Switch works out to about KSh 288 per wired connection, and Mascom International has it in stock now. Each of the eight ports runs at up to 100Mbps and adjusts itself automatically, so any device with an Ethernet socket simply plugs in. The TP-Link TL-SF1008D arrives brand new and sealed, with its 5V power adapter and installation guide. Collect it from Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery. The TP-Link TL-SF1008D needs no software, no password and no login page.
Built for small offices with four to seven desks, the TP-Link TL-SF1008D fixes a familiar wiring problem: a router with too few LAN sockets. Retail shops use it to connect a POS terminal, a receipt printer and a CCTV network video recorder to one internet line. Home offices run a smart TV, a PlayStation, an Xbox and a work desktop from the same router without Wi-Fi dropouts. Shop owners along Moi Avenue and Kirinyaga Road, accountants in two-room offices and landlords wiring a caretaker's camera system all match the TP-Link TL-SF1008D profile closely.
Five ports run out quickly once a printer and a camera recorder join the network. Sixteen ports waste money and shelf space in a small room. The TP-Link TL-SF1008D sits between those two sizes, which is why Mascom International often points small shops to it first. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, we let you see the switch powered on at our Kimathi Street counter before you pay. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the hardest part of installing the TP-Link TL-SF1008D was deciding where to put it. Order by WhatsApp and pay only when it reaches your door.
Common Questions About the TP-Link TL-SF1008D
Is the TP-Link TL-SF1008D enough for a shop running a POS, receipt printer and CCTV recorder?
Yes, the TP-Link TL-SF1008D comfortably handles a shop POS, a network receipt printer and a CCTV NVR on one internet line. A POS terminal and a printer send small bursts of data rather than a constant stream. A CCTV recorder uses more when you view cameras remotely, yet each port still has 100Mbps in each direction. That setup leaves five spare ports for an office PC, a card terminal or a Wi-Fi access point. Your till stays online for Lipa na M-Pesa confirmations and KRA eTIMS invoices throughout the trading day.
Should I choose the TL-SF1008D or a gigabit switch like the TP-Link TL-SG1008D?
Choose the TP-Link TL-SF1008D when your internet package runs at 100Mbps or less and you mainly browse, stream and print. Choose a gigabit switch such as the TP-Link TL-SG1008D when staff copy large files between computers or a NAS every day. A 100Mbps port moves roughly 12.5MB per second, so a 5GB video folder takes about seven minutes. Gigabit ports cut that same copy to under one minute. For a shop or home office on a fibre plan of 100Mbps or less, the TL-SF1008D is the sensible buy.
Will the TL-SF1008D keep working through KPLC power cuts?
The TP-Link TL-SF1008D stops when its adapter loses mains power, but it is one of the easiest devices in any office to back up. Its peak draw is only 2.05 watts, and its adapter supplies 5V at 0.6A. A mini DC UPS with a 5V output and a matching plug can keep it running on its own. Alternatively, plug it into the same UPS as your router and CCTV recorder so the whole network rides through short KPLC outages. Running around the clock at full load, it uses about 1.5 kWh in a month.
Do I need a technician to set up the TP-Link TL-SF1008D?
No technician is needed, because the TP-Link TL-SF1008D is an unmanaged plug-and-play switch with nothing to configure. Run one Ethernet cable from a LAN socket on your router to any port on the switch. Then connect your devices to the remaining seven ports. Auto-MDI/MDIX means you never worry whether a cable is straight-through or crossover. Each port has its own light showing a live link, so a loose cable is obvious at a glance. Most people finish faster than it takes to label the cables.
Can the TL-SF1008D wire a smart TV, PS5 and Xbox to a Safaricom Home Fibre or Zuku router?
Yes, the TP-Link TL-SF1008D connects a smart TV, a PS5, an Xbox and a work desktop to a Safaricom Home Fibre or Zuku router through one cable. Wired links avoid the Wi-Fi drops that interrupt online matches and video calls in brick-walled apartments. Each device gets its own 100Mbps port, so streaming and gaming run side by side without fighting for airtime. If your fibre plan runs faster than 100Mbps, large game downloads cap at 100Mbps per console, and a gigabit switch becomes the better fit.
Does the TL-SF1008D make my internet faster or add more bandwidth?
No, the TP-Link TL-SF1008D shares your existing internet connection across more wired devices; it does not add speed or bandwidth. Your internet package still sets the ceiling, and every connected device draws from that same line. What the switch improves is reliability. Cabled devices avoid Wi-Fi congestion, so a printer stays visible and a CCTV recorder keeps uploading. Traffic between two local devices, such as a PC sending a document to the printer, stays inside the switch at a full 100Mbps without touching the internet at all.
How does the TP-Link TL-SF1008D cope with heat and dust in a Kenyan shop?
The TP-Link TL-SF1008D is rated to operate between 0°C and 40°C at up to 90% non-condensing humidity, which suits a Nairobi shop or a Mombasa office. It has no fan, so it never pulls street dust through its casing, and it makes no noise at all. Place it on a shelf or behind the counter rather than on the floor, where sweeping raises dust. Keep it out of direct afternoon sun through a shop window, since closed cabinets in full sun trap heat quickly.
Who should buy the TP-Link TL-SF1008D, and who should skip it?
Buy the TP-Link TL-SF1008D if you run a small office with four to seven desks, a shop with a POS and CCTV, or a home office with a smart TV and consoles. Skip it if you need only two or three extra connections; the TL-SF1005D is the smaller, simpler choice for a single desk. Skip it too if you need more than seven device connections, because the TL-SF1016D gives you sixteen ports. Offices moving large files daily should pick a gigabit switch instead. Mascom International stocks all three TP-Link sizes.
Technical Specifications
Port Layout and Switching Capacity
- Eight RJ45 ports at 10/100Mbps connect PCs, printers, cameras and TVs using ordinary Ethernet patch cables.
- One port links to your router, leaving seven ports for devices spread across a shop or office.
- Full duplex gives each port 200Mbps, 100Mbps each way, so uploads never queue behind downloads.
- Non-blocking architecture delivers a total switching capacity of 1.6Gbps, enough for all eight ports running flat out.
- Auto-negotiation matches each port to its device, so an older 10Mbps printer shares the switch with newer PCs.
Traffic Handling and Network Standards
- IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u compliance means any standard Ethernet or Fast Ethernet device connects without adapters.
- Store-and-forward switching checks every data frame for errors before passing it on, stopping corrupted packets spreading.
- A 768Kb packet buffer absorbs short traffic bursts, such as a camera clip uploading during a busy sale.
- IEEE 802.3x flow control and back pressure slow a flooding device instead of dropping everyone else's data.
- Auto-MDI/MDIX detects cable type automatically, so any straight-through patch cable works on any port.
- Half-duplex fallback at 10Mbps and 100Mbps keeps older hubs and legacy equipment talking to the network.
Power Draw and Backup Planning
- Peak consumption of 2.05W at 220V adds up to roughly 1.5 kWh per month, even running nonstop.
- The external adapter accepts 100-240VAC at 50/60Hz, so it runs on standard mains without a transformer.
- Adapter output of 5.0VDC at 0.6A is a load small enough for compact router UPS units to carry.
- Green technology trims power on idle ports, so unused sockets add almost nothing to your electricity bill.
- A dedicated power light confirms the switch is live, making it the first thing staff check after an outage.
Build and Operating Environment
- Fanless design runs silently beside a reception desk, a bedroom TV or a quiet consulting room.
- The compact 134.5 x 79 x 22.5mm body fits on a shelf, behind a monitor or inside a small cabinet.
- An operating range of 0°C to 40°C covers typical indoor rooms without air conditioning in warm climates.
- Operating humidity from 10% to 90% non-condensing tolerates damp rainy-season conditions inside a closed room.
- A storage range of -40°C to 60°C means a spare unit survives a hot stockroom or delivery van.
- FCC, CE and RoHS certification confirms electrical safety testing and restricts hazardous materials used in manufacture.
Status Lights and Device Compatibility
- Eight link lights, one per port, show at a glance which device has dropped off the network.
- Works with any router from any internet provider, because the switch needs no login or configuration.
- Connects POS terminals, network printers, IP cameras, NVRs, smart TVs, consoles and desktop PCs equally well.
- Plug-and-play operation means staff with no IT training can add or move a device safely.
- Cabling a Wi-Fi access point to a spare port extends wireless coverage into a back room or upstairs.
- Linking a second switch to any free port expands the network later, without replacing this unit.
Real-World Capacity for Small Offices
- Seven device ports suit an office of four to seven desks sharing one network printer.
- A shop running a POS, receipt printer, NVR and card terminal still keeps three ports free.
- A home office can wire a smart TV, two consoles and a desktop with three ports spare.
- At KSh 2,300, each of the eight ports costs about KSh 288, a one-off cost with no subscription.
- Local transfers between two ports run at a full 100Mbps, so shared printing and file saving stay quick.
- A 1GB folder copies between two office PCs in about 80 seconds, fast enough for daily document backups.
Package Contents
The TP-Link TL-SF1008D arrives in its sealed TP-Link retail box with everything needed to power it on:
- TP-Link TL-SF1008D 8-port desktop switch
- 5V 0.6A external power adapter
- Installation guide
Ethernet patch cables are not part of the box, so measure the distance from your router to each device before ordering. Ask Mascom International about patch cables in the lengths you need when you place your order.
Warranty
The TP-Link TL-SF1008D carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Warranty claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street. If a port or the power light misbehaves, send us a WhatsApp photo of the lights first, so our team can diagnose the fault before you travel.
Buying the TP-Link TL-SF1008D from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the TP-Link TL-SF1008D in TP-Link's standard factory finish at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to see the TP-Link TL-SF1008D powered on before committing.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the TP-Link TL-SF1008D the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Machakos, Thika, Mombasa and every other major town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the TP-Link TL-SF1008D and pay only when it arrives.
The TP-Link TL-SF1008D comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Small shops, clinics and home offices across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest networking advice, current Kenyan pricing and direct after-sales help from our Nairobi CBD store. Tell us how many devices you need to connect, and we will confirm whether the 8-port size is right before you buy.
