The best replacement for unmanaged switch is hub.

The best alternatives to unmanaged switch are rated as following:
★★★★★  hub
★★★  managed switch
★★  managed
★  smart switch

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Speaking about unmanaged switch, one probably shouldn't forget about vlan.

Other search terms related to unmanaged switch and their ratings are:
★★★★★ vlan
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