Description

Overview

The TP-Link LS1210P is a compact PoE+ switch for a very common job: powering and connecting up to eight IP cameras, access points or IP phones over a single network cable each. It gives you eight 10/100 Mbps PoE+ ports with a total PoE budget of 96 W, plus two Gigabit uplink ports for your router or NVR. One Ethernet cable carries both power and data to each device, so installation stays simple.

The LS1210P belongs to TP-Link’s LiteWave LS1 series, the PoE branch of the same budget-friendly family as the LS1005 and LS1008. It is unmanaged and plug-and-play: connect the included 53.5 V power adapter, plug in your cameras or access points, and the switch supplies the power each device needs automatically. There is no configuration to learn.

Ports 1 to 8 are 10/100 Mbps PoE+ ports — fast enough for IP cameras, which typically stream at well under 10 Mbps each. The two Gigabit ports are uplinks, not PoE ports, and there is no SFP fibre port on this model.

Key Benefits

One cable per camera. Each PoE+ port delivers up to 30 W alongside the data, so an IP camera, a Wi-Fi access point or an IP phone needs only its Ethernet cable. No power sockets near the ceiling, no extra adapters, no cable mess.

A 96 W budget that covers a real system. With 96 W to share across eight ports, you can run eight typical IP cameras at once, or a mix of cameras and access points — a TP-Link EAP225-Wall access point draws only a fraction of the budget.

Reach cameras up to 250 metres away. Extend Mode pushes PoE and data up to 250 m on ports 1 to 8 — two and a half times the normal 100 m limit. Ports drop to 10 Mbps in this mode, still enough for a camera stream.

Silent and maintenance-free. The switch is fanless, so it makes no noise in an office or shop. PoE Auto Recovery restarts any powered device that stops responding, and Isolation Mode keeps the ports from talking to each other — a sensible security default for a camera network.

Features and Advantages

Each of the eight PoE+ ports follows the IEEE 802.3af/at standards and can supply up to 30 W, with the 96 W total budget shared across the ports. The switch negotiates power with each device, so a small camera draws only what it needs, and overload protection steps in if a device draws too much.

The two Gigabit uplink ports run at 10/100/1000 Mbps and connect to your router, NVR or a larger switch. With a 5.6 Gbps switching capacity and a 4.17 Mpps forwarding rate, it moves the combined traffic of eight cameras without dropping frames.

Three features suit camera work in particular. Extend Mode stretches reach to 250 m. Isolation Mode stops devices on ports 1 to 8 from communicating with each other, so a compromised camera cannot reach the rest of the network directly. And PoE Auto Recovery power-cycles any device that stops answering — often fixing a frozen camera without anyone climbing a ladder.

The hardware is practical for small installations: a 171 × 98 × 27 mm case for desk or wall mounting (holes 105 mm apart), a fanless design, and LEDs for power, link/activity and PoE status. The included 53.5 VDC / 1.92 A adapter supplies the full 99.52 W the switch can draw at maximum load.

Ideal Users

The LS1210P is made for small CCTV setups: a shop, a home, a small office or a warehouse with up to eight IP cameras. One switch, one power adapter and eight cables replace a tangle of individual camera power supplies, and Extend Mode covers cameras at the gate or the far end of a building.

It also suits small offices and hotels that need to power a handful of Wi-Fi access points. A ceiling access point such as the TP-Link EAP225 AC1350 runs directly from a PoE+ port, so the installer only pulls one cable per room.

This is not the switch for a big installation. Eight PoE ports and a 96 W budget will not cover a 16-camera system, and the 10/100 Mbps camera ports are not meant for Gigabit devices such as a NAS. For those jobs, step up to a larger PoE switch.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	TP-Link LS1210P (LiteWave LS1 series)
Ports	8 × 10/100 Mbps PoE+ RJ45 (ports 1–8) + 2 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 (uplink, non-PoE)
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at (PoE+)
PoE Per Port	Up to 30 W
Total PoE Budget	96 W
Switching Capacity	5.6 Gbps
Packet Forwarding Rate	4.17 Mpps
MAC Address Table	2K
Packet Buffer	2 Mbit
Jumbo Frame	2 KB
Transmission	Store and Forward
Standards	IEEE 802.3, 802.3i, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.3af, 802.3at
Features	Extend Mode (up to 250 m, ports drop to 10 Mbps), Isolation Mode, PoE Auto Recovery — all for ports 1–8
Fan	Fanless (silent)
Power	External power adapter 53.5 VDC / 1.92 A (included)
Max Power Consumption	99.52 W
Dimensions	171 × 98 × 27 mm
Mounting	Desktop / wall-mount (mounting holes 105 mm apart)
LEDs	Power, Link/Act, PoE Status
Operating Temperature	0–40 °C
Storage Temperature	−40–70 °C
Operating Humidity	10–90% RH, non-condensing
Certifications	CE, RoHS
MTBF	323,718 hours at 25 °C
In the Box	Switch, power adapter, rubber feet, installation guide

FAQs

How many PoE devices can the LS1210P power?
Up to eight — one per PoE+ port, each up to 30 W, within the 96 W total budget.

What are the two Gigabit ports for?
They are uplinks to your router, NVR or larger switch. They run at Gigabit speed but do not supply PoE.

Does it have an SFP fibre port?
No. The LS1210P has no SFP slot. Do not confuse it with the LS1210GP or TL-SG1210P, which are different models with a fibre port.

What is Extend Mode?
Extend Mode lets ports 1 to 8 reach up to 250 m instead of the usual 100 m. The port speed drops to 10 Mbps, still enough for a camera stream.

Is the switch managed?
No. It is unmanaged and plug-and-play. Extend Mode, Isolation Mode and PoE Auto Recovery work automatically.

What does PoE Auto Recovery do?
It restarts power to any device on ports 1 to 8 that stops responding — often fixing a frozen camera without a site visit.

What comes in the box?
The switch, a 53.5 VDC / 1.92 A power adapter, rubber feet and an installation guide.

Why Buy From NexGenShop.pk?

NexGenShop.pk stocks genuine TP-Link networking gear at fair prices across Pakistan, and the LS1210P at Rs 8,499 powers a small camera or access-point setup without the price of a large managed switch. You get a sealed, genuine unit with local support and delivery across the country, and you can reach the team on Facebook or Instagram with any question. The same store carries the devices that pair with it — PoE-powered access points like the EAP225-Wall and EAP655-Wall.

Final Conclusion

The TP-Link LS1210P is the switch to buy when you have up to eight cameras or access points and want them powered and connected with one cable each. A 96 W PoE+ budget, two Gigabit uplinks, Extend Mode up to 250 m and silent fanless operation cover the real needs of a small CCTV or Wi-Fi setup.