The TP-Link TL-SF1024D is a 24-port 10/100Mbps unmanaged switch, brand new and sealed, in stock at Mascom International for KSh 8,500. It sits on a desk or bolts into a standard network cabinet using the rackmount kit in the box. Each port runs Fast Ethernet at up to 100Mbps, and the 4.8Gbps switching capacity lets all 24 ports work at full speed together. You can inspect the TP-Link TL-SF1024D at our store in Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.

Small offices outgrow the handful of LAN sockets on a fibre router quickly. Once the accounts desk, reception PC, network printers and a CCTV recorder all need cables, the router simply runs out of room. The TP-Link TL-SF1024D solves that with 23 free ports after one uplink. Cyber cafe operators processing KRA iTax returns and eCitizen applications all day use it to link every terminal to a single connection. School computer labs, clinic front desks, SACCO branches and small hotels get the same result: every machine wired, stable, and sharing one internet line.

Where many Nairobi electronics shops sell unboxed switches with the mounting hardware missing, Mascom International supplies the TP-Link TL-SF1024D sealed, with its rackmount kit and rubber feet intact. The fanless steel case makes no sound at all, so it can sit beside a receptionist without any hum. Network technicians who buy from us for office fit-outs tell us this is the switch they install once and then forget about. Walk in to handle the TP-Link TL-SF1024D at Kimathi Street, or WhatsApp +254 708 852 521 to have it delivered and pay when it arrives.

Yes, for any office that needs many wired connections without moving large files, the TP-Link TL-SF1024D is money well spent. KSh 8,500 across 24 ports works out to about KSh 354 per port. Every port handles printing, cloud accounting, point-of-sale terminals, VoIP phones and browsing without strain. Being unmanaged, it needs no IT contract to maintain. Where it falls short is copying big video or backup files between computers, which calls for gigabit hardware instead.

No, the TP-Link TL-SF1024D is plug-and-play, with no settings, password or software to install. Connect the power cord, run one Ethernet cable from your router to any port, then plug in your computers. Auto-negotiation matches each device's speed, and Auto MDI/MDIX means straight or crossover cables both work. Front status lights confirm which ports are live. Most installers who buy from Mascom International finish a basic setup in the time it takes to label the cables.

Choose the TP-Link TL-SF1024D for basic office connectivity on a tight budget, and the TP-Link SG2428P when your network needs speed, power and control. The SG2428P, also stocked at Mascom International, runs gigabit ports, supplies PoE+ power to cameras and access points, and adds managed features like VLANs. The TL-SF1024D offers none of those extras, but it costs far less and needs no setup. For a room of desktop PCs browsing and printing, the simpler switch is plenty.

Not on most small-business plans, because each TP-Link TL-SF1024D port carries up to 100Mbps and your internet enters through one uplink port. If your Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku or Faiba package runs below 100Mbps, the switch is never the bottleneck; the plan itself sets the ceiling. On packages above 100Mbps, traffic through this switch caps at 100Mbps. Offices on those faster plans, or running a local file server, should step up to a gigabit model instead.

The TP-Link TL-SF1024D draws no more than 3.2 watts, so even a small UPS keeps it running through a Kenya Power outage. Running around the clock, that adds up to about 2.3 kWh a month. The fanless design means there is no fan to clog with dust, a common failure point in busy offices. TP-Link rates it for 0°C to 40°C, so give it a ventilated cabinet rather than a sealed box beside a hot router.

No, the TP-Link TL-SF1024D does not provide Power over Ethernet, so cameras and access points still need their own power adapters. It will carry their data without trouble, since typical IP camera streams fit comfortably inside Fast Ethernet speeds. If you want one cable to deliver both data and power, Mascom International stocks the TP-Link SG2210P for smaller setups and the SG2428P for larger ones. An access point such as the EAP610 can then mount wherever cabling reaches.

Buy the TP-Link TL-SF1024D if you run a cyber cafe, school lab, clinic, small hotel or office where many devices need stable wired internet and shared printing. Skip it if you edit video, back up to a NAS, or move large files across the network daily; the gigabit ports on the SG2428P suit you better. Skip it too if your real problem is weak Wi-Fi in a back room, where a TP-Link RE450 or RE305 extender fixes it without cabling.

The TP-Link TL-SF1024D connects up to 23 devices once one port links to your router. Its 8K MAC address table remembers roughly 8,000 device addresses, far more than any small network uses. When you outgrow 24 ports, cable a second switch into any free port, and Auto MDI/MDIX handles the link without a special crossover cable. That lets you extend one network across several rooms or floors as the business grows, without replacing hardware you already own.

Yes, the TP-Link TL-SF1024D works with any router, computer, printer or IP phone that has a standard RJ45 Ethernet port. It follows the IEEE 802.3i and 802.3u standards, so HP, Dell, Lenovo and Apple machines connect without drivers. Any home or office router accepts it on a spare LAN port. Thin laptops without an Ethernet socket can still join the network through the TP-Link UE300 USB adapter, which Mascom International also carries.

The TP-Link TL-SF1024D ships in TP-Link factory packaging with everything needed for either desk or cabinet installation:

Ethernet patch cables are not in the box. Mention the number of cable runs and their rough lengths when you order, and our team will advise on what to add so installation can start the day it arrives.

The TP-Link TL-SF1024D carries a 12-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. If a port stops working, the unit fails to power on, or another fault appears under normal use within that period, contact us on WhatsApp or bring the switch to our Nairobi CBD service desk. Our team assesses the unit and handles the claim directly with you.

Mascom International stocks the TP-Link TL-SF1024D in its single 24-port desktop and rackmount configuration 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 handle the TP-Link TL-SF1024D before committing.

Three ways to order:

Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the TP-Link TL-SF1024D the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nyeri 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 switch and pay only when it arrives.

The TP-Link TL-SF1024D comes with the 12-month Mascom warranty stated above.

Planning a bigger fit-out? Our team can size a complete network around this switch, from gigabit and PoE switches to Wi-Fi access points and range extenders, all from one Nairobi CBD store. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for straight answers about what their network actually needs, and for support that continues long after the switch is racked and running.