Teltonika Expands into Managed Switching
Teltonika Networks, a leader in industrial IoT connectivity, has unveiled its first managed switch series: the SWM28 range. These devices deliver enterprise-grade performance, PoE+ power delivery, and industrial protocol support, extending Teltonika’s ecosystem from cellular routers and gateways into wired backbone infrastructure.
Why Managed Switches Are Essential
As IoT, smart cities, and enterprise networks scale, unmanaged switches can’t keep up. Managed switches provide:
- Traffic prioritisation (QoS) for mission-critical applications
- VLAN segmentation for isolating CCTV, VoIP, or IoT traffic
- Industrial protocol support for factory and automation systems
- PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) to power cameras, access points, and gateways
- Cloud management for remote updates and troubleshooting
The SWM series delivers all of this with Layer 2+ switching and Layer 3 routing features.
The SWM28 Series Line-Up
SWM280 – Power and Performance
- 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, including 12 PoE+ (30 W per port, 300 W total)
- 4 × SFP uplinks for fibre connectivity
- Advanced L2+ and L3 features: VLAN, QoS, DHCP, static & dynamic routing (BGP, OSPFv2, RIP, EIGRP)
- Supports Profinet Class B, EtherNet/IP, MRP, SNMP v2/v3, LLDP
- RMS compatible for remote management
Best suited for CCTV networks, enterprise Wi-Fi, and IoT edge deployments where mixed PoE and non-PoE ports are required.
SWM281 – High-Density Non-PoE Switch
- 24 Gigabit ports + 4 SFP uplinks
- Low power consumption (20 W max)
- Full managed feature set (VLAN, QoS, DHCP, routing, diagnostics)
- Industrial protocol support including Profinet (optional)
Ideal for enterprise backbones or automation networks where devices are powered separately.
SWM282 – Full PoE+ Capability
- 24 PoE+ Gigabit ports, all up to 30 W per port (300 W total)
- 4 × SFP uplinks for fibre
- L2+ and L3 routing features, RMS management, full industrial protocol support
Designed for large-scale PoE deployments such as smart cities, enterprise Wi-Fi, and industrial IoT.
Industrial Protocols and Standards
The SWM series stands out with its protocol compatibility:
- Profinet (Class B) – enables seamless integration into industrial automation networks
- EtherNet/IP – widely used for controllers, sensors, and robotics
- MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol) – ring topologies with fast failover for resilience
- SNMP & LLDP – standard monitoring and discovery tools
These make the SWM switches equally valuable for IT departments and OT environments.
Applications Across Industries
- CCTV & Security – PoE+ powers cameras, VLANs isolate traffic
- Enterprise Wi-Fi – high PoE budget supports multiple APs
- Industrial Automation – Profinet and EtherNet/IP integration
- Smart Cities – powering IoT sensors, gateways, and connectivity nodes
- Telecom & Edge Computing – ideal as aggregation switches for Teltonika routers
Advances in Managed PoE Switching
The SWM28 range reflects the latest in switching technology:
- PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at): up to 30 W per port for APs, IP cameras, and IoT gateways
- Cloud management: integrated with Teltonika RMS for remote control
- Security: 802.1x, RADIUS, TACACS+, MAC filtering, VLAN isolation
- Diagnostics: cable testing, PoE reboot, ping, traceroute
- High throughput: 56 Gbps switching capacity with 83.3 Mpps forwarding
Completing the Teltonika Ecosystem
Teltonika already leads in:
- Industrial routers (RUT series)
- IoT gateways and modems (TRB series)
- RMS cloud management
The SWM range adds the missing piece: wired distribution with intelligent PoE delivery and industrial protocol support. Together, routers + switches + RMS form a comprehensive IoT networking solution.
Conclusion
The Teltonika SWM280, SWM281, and SWM282 managed switches mark a major step for Teltonika Networks, bridging the gap between cellular WAN and LAN switching.
Whether you need a non-PoE enterprise switch (SWM281), a mixed PoE/non-PoE model (SWM280), or a fully PoE+ powered solution (SWM282), the new SWM28 range offers scalable, secure, and future-ready network control.
✅ IoT Portal Takeaway: Teltonika’s SWM series represents a bold move into the managed switching market, reinforcing its status as a complete end-to-end IoT connectivity provider.