The Cisco Business 250 Series Switches, including the SG250-26P, offer an ideal combination of features and affordability for small businesses looking to build a reliable and secure network. This smart switch provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and two additional Gigabit Ethernet combo ports (RJ45/SFP) for high-speed connectivity. The SG250-26P is a PoE-enabled switch, with 24 ports supporting Power over Ethernet to power devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras directly from the switch, simplifying installation and reducing the need for separate power outlets. The Cisco SG250-26P is a smart switch that provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+, offering both high-speed data transfer and power for connected devices. It also includes two additional Gigabit Ethernet combo ports (RJ45/SFP) for flexible uplink options. With a generous 185W PoE budget, the switch can power multiple devices like IP phones and wireless access points. Its robust performance is highlighted by a switching capacity of 52 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 38.69 Mpps, ensuring smooth and efficient network traffic. The switch features an 8,000-entry MAC address table for effective routing and can be managed through a user-friendly web interface, a command-line interface (CLI), SNMP, and the Cisco Find IT Network Discovery Utility.