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Dahua SF1005L | 5-Port Unmanaged Switch | 100Mbps Fast Ethernet | Fanless Plug and Play Design
A compact network splitter that shares one internet line across a home office, shop counter or small CCTV setup with zero configuration.
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Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Dahua SF1005L is available at Mascom International for KSh 1,200, brand new and sealed, with five 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports and a fanless plug-and-play design. Made by Dahua Technology, the Dahua SF1005L takes one cable from your router and turns it into four more wired connections for computers, printers, TV boxes, IP cameras or a recorder. It offers 1 Gbps of switching capacity, forwards 0.744 million packets per second and draws about half a watt at peak. Collect it from our shop in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery.
Built for small business owners, accountants, estate agents and home users across Kenya, the Dahua SF1005L fixes a common problem. Most fibre routers supplied by Kenyan internet providers carry only a few LAN ports, and they fill up fast once a desktop, printer and TV box are plugged in. Wi-Fi alone struggles through thick stone walls in Kilimani apartments and Industrial Area offices. The Dahua SF1005L adds wired ports in seconds: plug in the power adapter, run one cable to the router, then connect your devices. There is no software, no password and no setup screen to learn.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded switches with no spec sheet and no warranty, Mascom International stocks the Dahua SF1005L from a maker that CCTV installers across Kenya already know. At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand from shops that need a till computer and a receipt printer on one wired line. Customers across Nairobi tell us the Dahua SF1005L simply runs for months without attention. Visit us on Kimathi Street to see it working, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery to any county.
Common Questions About the Dahua SF1005L
How much is the Dahua SF1005L 5-Port switch in Kenya?
The Dahua SF1005L costs KSh 1,200 for a sealed unit at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price includes the 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties, with same-day drop-off around Nairobi. If you need more than four extra wired connections, the Dahua SF1008L eight-port model sells for KSh 1,600, just KSh 400 more. For most homes and small shops with a router, a printer and two or three computers, the five-port Dahua SF1005L is enough.
What does the Dahua SF1005L actually do in a home or small office?
The Dahua SF1005L turns one network cable into several, so more wired devices can share the same internet line. You connect one port to your router, and the other four ports feed desktops, printers, TV boxes or IP cameras. Each port runs at up to 100 Mbps, and the switch learns up to 2,000 device addresses on its own, sending each packet only where it needs to go. Wired links stay steadier than Wi-Fi for video calls, KRA eTIMS invoicing and file sharing.
Is the Dahua SF1005L fast enough for Kenyan home fibre plans?
For most home and small-office fibre plans in Kenya, the Dahua SF1005L is fast enough. Each port carries up to 100 Mbps, which covers browsing, Zoom calls, 4K streaming and M-Pesa business portals on typical Safaricom and Airtel home packages. If you pay for a plan faster than 100 Mbps, or you move large files between computers every day, a gigabit switch is the better fit. This model caps each wired link at 100 Mbps, whatever the router can deliver.
Should I buy the Dahua SF1005L or the Dahua SF1008L?
Buy the Dahua SF1005L if four extra wired devices cover your needs, and pick the Dahua SF1008L if you need seven. Both share the same 10/100 Mbps port speed, 2,000-entry address table, fanless body and 5V power input. The Dahua SF1005L costs KSh 1,200 and measures 86.4 mm wide, small enough to hide behind a router. The SF1008L costs KSh 1,600, offers 1.6 Gbps of switching capacity against 1 Gbps here, and suits a reception desk, small lab or growing CCTV setup.
Can the Dahua SF1005L connect IP cameras to an NVR?
Yes, the Dahua SF1005L can link IP cameras and a network video recorder on one wired network. A 2MP camera stream sits well inside each 100 Mbps port, so up to four cameras and a recorder fit on one unit. This switch does not supply Power over Ethernet, though, so each camera needs its own power adapter or a separate PoE injector. Customers in Westlands and Eastleigh use it to add a camera or two to an existing system without rewiring the building.
Does the Dahua SF1005L need any setup or software?
No, the Dahua SF1005L is unmanaged, so it needs no setup, app or login. Plug in the power adapter, run a cable from your router to any port, and connect your devices to the rest. Each port matches the speed of the device on the other end, and flow control eases congestion when several devices send data at once. Because there is no management screen, there is no password to forget and nothing for staff to misconfigure. You cannot create VLANs or monitor traffic.
Will the Dahua SF1005L cope with KPLC power cuts, heat and dust?
The Dahua SF1005L draws only about half a watt at peak, so a small UPS keeps it running for a long stretch when KPLC power drops. It operates from 0 to 45°C and 5 to 95% humidity, which covers a hot Mombasa shop or a damp Kisumu office. The fanless plastic body has no fan to clog with dust, a real plus in Industrial Area workshops. After a power cut it starts switching again on its own, with no settings to restore.
Who should buy the Dahua SF1005L and who should skip it?
The Dahua SF1005L suits homes, small shops, clinics and offices that need up to four more wired devices on a fibre or 4G router. University students sharing a hostel connection near JKUAT or Kenyatta University also find it handy. Skip it if your internet plan runs faster than 100 Mbps, if you move large video files across the network daily, or if you need to power cameras through the cable. A gigabit switch or a PoE switch fits those jobs better.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Switching Performance
- Five RJ-45 Fast Ethernet ports at 10/100 Mbps — one cable from the router feeds four extra wired devices.
- 1 Gbps switching capacity — all five ports can send and receive at full speed together without slowing one another.
- 0.744 Mpps forwarding rate — the switch moves 744,000 small data packets a second, so busy video calls stay smooth.
- 2,000-entry MAC address table — it remembers each device's hardware address and sends data only to the right port.
- 0.768 MB packet buffer — short-term memory that holds data during traffic bursts, so fewer packets get dropped.
- Flow control — when one device falls behind, the switch asks senders to pause briefly instead of throwing data away.
- Layer 2 switching — it handles local traffic between your devices and leaves internet access and IP addresses to your router.
Compatibility and Network Use
- Works with any home or office router that has a spare LAN port, whatever your internet provider.
- Unmanaged plug and play — no app, IP address or login is needed; it starts switching as soon as power arrives.
- Supports Cat5e and Cat6 cables — the standard network cables most installers already use, also stocked at Mascom International.
- Connects desktops, laptops, printers, NVRs, IP cameras, TV boxes and game consoles that have an Ethernet port.
- Mixed-speed devices share it happily — an older 10 Mbps printer and a 100 Mbps computer can sit side by side.
- Full-duplex Fast Ethernet links — each connected device can send and receive at the same moment, which keeps calls clear.
Build and Form Factor
- Compact 86.4 mm × 52 mm × 23 mm body — close to the size of a deck of cards, so it hides behind a router.
- 120 g weight — light enough to rest on a shelf or desk without pulling on the cables plugged into it.
- Plastic, fanless housing — completely silent in a quiet office or bedroom, with no fan to clog with dust.
- Desktop design — sits flat beside your router, printer or recorder and stays out of the way.
- Operating range of 0 to 45°C — handles a hot shop counter or a warm cabinet in the dry season.
- Operating humidity of 5 to 95% RH — copes with humid coastal air, as long as the unit stays out of rain and splashes.
Power Supply and Inclusions
- 5V DC input at 1A — the same low voltage as a phone charger, delivered through the power adapter in the box.
- About 0.1 W typical draw — running it all day, every day uses less than one kilowatt-hour of power a year.
- 0.5 W peak draw — even with all five ports busy, it uses far less power than a phone on charge.
- Low draw suits backup power — a small UPS keeps the switch and your router online through short outages.
- No Power over Ethernet output — IP cameras and desk phones connected to it need their own power supplies.
- Automatic restart — once power returns, it resumes switching with no settings to restore or buttons to press.
Package Contents
Inside the sealed Dahua retail box you get the Dahua SF1005L switch and its 5V DC power adapter, ready to place beside your router. Patch cables for the router link and each device come from your own stock or from Mascom International, which also stocks Cat5e and Cat6 patch cables. Our team can open the box at the Kimathi Street counter so you can check every item and watch the switch pass data before you pay.
Warranty
The Dahua SF1005L ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. If a port stops linking or the unit stops passing data because of a factory fault, bring it with your receipt to our service desk in Nairobi CBD and our team will handle the claim.
Where to Buy the Dahua SF1005L in Kenya
The Dahua SF1005L is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring a laptop and we will connect it to a working Dahua SF1005L at the counter, so you see it pass data before paying. The housing finish can vary by batch, so confirm the unit in stock on WhatsApp.
Reach our team directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa and other major towns receive delivery within one business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your switch is backed by the 12-month warranty above. You get honest specifications, accurate pricing and real after-sales support from a walk-in shop in the heart of Nairobi.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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