Grandstream GWN7700MP Unmanaged 2.5 MultiGigabit Switch with 5 x 2.5 GigE (4 x PoE), 1 x SFP+

This unmanaged switch is a practical fit for small offices or home offices that need to move beyond standard gigabit speeds, particularly where a few devices—such as a high-performance workstation, a NAS, or a Wi-Fi 6 access point—can benefit from 2.5 GbE connections. It also includes a 10 G SFP+ uplink port, making it a cost-effective way to connect to a faster backbone or a single 10 Gbps device without upgrading the entire network. The four PoE ports support both 802.3af and 802.3at, so you can power devices like IP phones, cameras, or access points directly from the switch, which simplifies cabling in a tight space. However, this is an unmanaged switch with no web interface or VLAN support, so it is best suited for simple networks where plug-and-play operation is sufficient—if you need traffic segmentation, link aggregation, or remote management, you should look at a managed switch instead. For a small Canadian business deployment, such as a GTA office with a handful of VoIP phones and a local file server, the GWN7700MP can deliver a noticeable performance boost over a legacy 1 Gbps switch, but its limited PoE budget (30–70 W total) means you should plan your powered devices carefully to avoid overloading the power supply.