D-Link Ethernet Switches Reviews

My major use case is the distribution of LAN connections; that is the main purpose.

The biggest advantage of D-Link Ethernet Switches for me is the cost.

On the technical side, since the majority of switches that I am using are unmanaged switches, I haven't found any problem implementing those in a live environment; it's just a plug-and-play device, so I never felt the need to go for technical support for D-Link Ethernet Switches.

I say the best part of the product is first its price and the second part is implementing, but I will say that if I had a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, probably this would lead to a valid question for me to answer about some drawbacks.

The primary aspect regarding ROI, return on investment, is about the cost and savings in terms of time and money for the switches.

To capture the critical traffic to prioritize is not something I work with in advanced QoS features.

Regarding VLAN support in bandwidth management, we are not utilizing VLAN for the infrastructure as we have a minimal requirement for VLAN, so we have not yet implemented any of the features relevant to the virtual LANs.

It's very hard to answer the question about minor improvements D-Link Ethernet Switches could do with their products because the products I'm dealing with are just plug-and-play, unmanaged switches. It would be more appropriate to comment on features if I had been using Layer 2 or Layer 3 switches for at least a couple of months.

I don't think there are any disadvantages I can point out for the product.

For stability, I give ten out of ten.

The scalability of the product is easy.

The primary aspect regarding ROI, return on investment, is about the cost and savings in terms of time and money for the switches.

I cannot evaluate the comparison of D-Link Ethernet Switches to TP-Link because we are not using high-end switches. When talking about products from TP-Link or D-Link Ethernet Switches, it would be unfair for me to rate either of the products since the products we are using are unmanaged switches, just plug-and-play devices.

My job title is Head for IT and Information Security. I work with TP-Link access points and TP-Link switches.

I have one Layer 2 switch; the rest of the switches I am using are unmanaged switches, so I do not work with Layer 3 functionalities in D-Link Ethernet Switches.

I do not work with PoE support in D-Link Ethernet Switches. Maximum of the services I am using are hosted on cloud, and for the distribution of the LAN, it's on-premises.

The type of cloud I use is a private cloud from Microsoft. I purchase D-Link Ethernet Switches products directly from Microsoft; when I talk about the cloud services, it's completely relying on the vendors.

On a scale of one to ten, I rate D-Link Ethernet Switches a nine.

We are working on a government project in UP, Lucknow, where we are using D-Link Ethernet Switches. While I cannot divulge specific details due to the nature of the project, I can share that the installation is working effectively.

D-Link Ethernet Switches have assisted us in numerous ways, particularly with security implementations through firewalls and integrations. There have been no security breaches or network disturbances for the past one and a half years.

Since we are working for a government company, we are satisfied with the features available with D-Link Ethernet Switches. Our company also maintains a partnership with Airtel in some capacities.

We utilize the advanced Quality of Service feature in the D-Link Ethernet Switches.

The security protocols provided by D-Link Ethernet Switches are satisfactory for our government work requirements.

The switches have supported our security measures through firewall integration. We have experienced no breaches or network disturbances in the past one and a half years.

Security enhancement would be beneficial as security challenges constantly emerge. New challenges will arise with 6G implementation, including threats from ethical hackers. D-Link Ethernet Switches currently maintain pace with technological changes, offering some of the best security features, and they should continue this improvement trajectory.

I have been working with D-Link Ethernet Switches for the past one and a half years.

We did not face any challenges during the initial setup of the D-Link Ethernet Switches.

In the past one and a half years, we have not experienced any problems while using D-Link Ethernet Switches.

The integration has been successful with no security breaches or network disturbances.

While some sites have reported network issues, we have not encountered any to date.

We have not needed to scale up with growing network demands. We currently serve almost 25 clients and five private networks with 10 to 12 PCs. Our current requirement is modest, but we may need to scale in the future if demands increase.

Our company has not reported any flaws with D-Link Ethernet Switches to date. The vendor is located in Delhi, and our procurement team has not encountered any service issues. We have implemented these switches in 25 to 30 sites without significant problems. Any minor issues have been resolved within one or two days according to our procurement team.

D-Link Ethernet Switches and Cisco are both high-quality solutions with minimal differences between them. During our evaluation, we considered both options. Based on our market research, both service providers offer comparable services and features.

The initial setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches proceeded smoothly. Our network specialist from Delhi handled the configuration efficiently.

The initial setup was straightforward with our network specialist from Delhi managing the configuration process efficiently.

As someone without extensive network expertise, I cannot provide detailed technical information. I am uncertain about whether we have implemented Layer 2 or Layer 3 switches, as this would require network specialist knowledge.

I cannot provide specific details about SD-WAN capabilities, unified consoles, or AI functionality due to my limited technical knowledge.

From an overview perspective, D-Link Ethernet Switches have performed excellently, earning a rating of 9 out of 10.

D-Link Internet switches are primarily used for CCTVs and access eight switches. Additionally, they are sometimes used as a gateway, depending on the model. Sometimes, they are used for edge switches, the main switches, as a core switch.

There are no specific organizational improvements mentioned.

The most valuable feature is VLAN. People use it for VLAN and sometimes for routing. It's especially valuable because Cisco and other products function similarly, but for smaller networks where high transfer rates aren't necessary.

For high-end switches, the price could be 5% to 10% cheaper. Improvements in the voltage facility, like increasing from 360 watts to 400 or 450 watts, would make them more competitive with other vendors.

We have been working with D-Link Internet switches for the last ten to 12 years.

There are no stability issues with D-Link Ethernet switches. Some networks implemented ten years ago are still operational without any need for upgrades.

There are no scalability issues. The pricing is competitive in the market, making D-Link Ethernet switches a good option for both middle-end and high-end brands.

D-Link's technical support is good. Whenever there is an issue, the local technical team supports us, whether through physical presence or remotely.

Positive

There are comparisons with Cisco. D-Link is more budget-friendly and does not require extra purchases like SMBs for support and warranty.

The setup is very easy, and we have no issues with it. Mostly, clients can handle it themselves, especially if they refer to the manual.

Pricing is competitive. High-end switches should be slightly cheaper. Overall, D-Link offers a good option.

There was a comparison with Cisco and Ubiquiti for wireless solutions.

I would rate the overall solution as seven to eight out of ten. I would recommend D-Link to other users, as it's a preferred choice for many designs, and I primarily work with D-Link switches.

The primary use case for D-Link Ethernet Switches is their cost-effectiveness in small data centers. I use them as access switches for access points, which can accommodate more than one hundred users. D-Link Ethernet Switches serve as access from one system to another or from one system to other background switches.

The features of D-Link Ethernet Switches that have proven most beneficial in managing network traffic include their cost-effectiveness, which is suitable for small data centers. 

The switches have a graphical user interface that makes configuration good, easy, and straightforward. The solution is stable; it serves as access from one system to another background switch. It is a cost-effective stage, making it a preferable choice in low-cost environments.

Areas of the solution that have room for improvement include scalability, as it should improve both scaling and security. Currently, D-Link Ethernet Switches are often not used in large data centers due to issues with performance and scalability. Large companies tend to use switches from Cisco, Juniper, or HP instead of D-Link for these reasons.

I have more than ten years of experience working with D-Link Ethernet Switches.

The stability of D-Link Ethernet Switches is good. They are not as intelligent as Cisco switches. However, for access within a system or with background switches, they are satisfactory.

There is not much scalability. As far as I am concerned, the scalability is low.

I did not face any technical support issues, but D-Link's support is good from what I know.

I have used HP switches, Cisco switches, and D-Link switches.

The initial setup was easy, as the configuration is graphical and straightforward.

I completed the deployment with the help of an integrator.

The pricing of D-Link Ethernet Switches is cost-effective. For small data centers, it is good to have D-Link switches as the cost is less compared to other features.

I can recommend D-Link Ethernet Switches to others. The overall solution is best for any low-cost environment because of its cost-effectiveness. 

My overall rating is eight out of ten.

Users can use D-Link switches to install a big network for government or learning institutions. D-Link even has chassis switches that can support a large number of users.

I like the ones that support gigabit, it's called DGS. D-Link Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Series (DGS-1210) is the most valuable for network management. 

D-Link Ethernet Switches are good. They fit well in networks and integrate well. For example, if I use a Cisco core switch, and then at the edge, you use D-Link access switches. The VLAN technology integrates well with other technologies. We've had no issues integrating with other vendors.

The management interface makes network management very easy. For D-Link, it's quite elaborate.

In future releases, I would like to see improved security, an improved CLI (Command-Line Interface), and switches that have support for PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ (Power over Ethernet). I'd also like to see advanced VLAN technologies.

I have installed them in, like, four or five sites. Maybe in the last ten years.

The preference depends on the customer. In Kenya, the government buys Cisco. In most tenders, the government will put Cisco specifications. 

So, in that case, we give them Cisco because the specifications clearly point to a Cisco device. They don't want to keep on losing. 

We can still offer D-Link. We can propose D-Link to them. But chances are that 70% of the time we may lose because this client is specifically clear that they want Cisco.

I did not face any major challenges, but the only thing is that D-Link has to invest in training technicians or engineers who install their products. They have to keep training them.  

D-Link can offer free training, or maybe even if they are charged, it's some fair charge. That way,  D-Link encourages many technicians to take that training. And when the team has trained technicians or trained engineers, then it becomes very easy to install the devices and put them in the network.

The solution integrates very well with our existing network infrastructure.

The initial setup is straightforward. But, again, I will insist: If it is handled by trained personnel, then you find that the integration and installation are easy. 

But when people try to install the switches or the solutions and they do not have the technical know-how, then it becomes a challenge. People start saying that it's not a good solution, that they are not working. Yet, it is the technician who does not know how to handle them.

D-Link switches, especially when I compare them to the competitors in the country, Cisco and Huawei, are still below them cost-wise. That's a good thing because when I compare the features and functionality, I find that a D-Link switch will basically give me the same functions as Cisco switches offer.

People do not like paying for licenses on such a device. I don't know what the tech world thinks around the world, but it's good to have a perpetual license. People like that, especially on switches. Because a switch is not a security device. 

For firewalls, people have agreed to a subscription service, maybe yearly, two-year, or three-year, because of the ever-changing virus and attack landscape. But as for switches, I don't know if we will be charged, but it's good that we can have a perpetual license. Buy your device once, and with some software, it's working.

Instead of putting up a license or introducing licenses, it's good to have a service contract. Someone pays some amount for the devices so they can continue getting software updates, support, and maybe device replacement.

Overall, I would rate it a seven out of ten. 

Neutral

These are switches for networking.

D-Link switches improved our network efficiency in many ways. Number one is that they have 10 Gigabit D-Link with three ports. That increases the connectivity between the switches and the network cabinet with a backbone speed of 10 Gigabit. Then, there's the availability of segmentation of the network.

We also have the ones that do DHCP, then we have access switches. So, we have core switches and access switches. We use them for tool access switching and core switching.

There are many good points about this product. 

Number one, they are very stable and easy to configure and manage. The pricing for the same features is reasonable, and there's the availability of local support and warranty.

Access control feature has been most beneficial for our networking needs. It also has a user-friendly graphical interface. It is easy to manage.

One of the issues is the range of their products. They need to increase it.

For example, if I want a 12-port switch that is fully managed, it's not easy to find. So, I have to opt for a 24-port switch that is fully managed, which might not be necessary as I only need 12 ports. 

So if they could increase the range of the switches in regards to the features, and the number of ports, that would be beneficial.

So, that's the only potential improvement. The switches are perfect otherwise.

Ideally, I'd like to see a central management system included as part of their license, not as a separate purchase. Currently, we have to manage switches independently. A central portal for managing all switches and providing visibility would be great.

I have been using this solution for three years. 

The downtime is very minimal. We haven't had any downtime. They have such protection built in, so we haven't had any issues with malfunctioning for the last two years. 

It's managed well.

I used UniFi Switches. I can't directly compare it with this solution because they serve different purposes. 

For our business needs, we have to work with enterprise switches, so I can't provide a comprehensive difference between the two.

The setup is straightforward. We just use the graphical interface. We don't have to use a lot of commands.

The installation and deployment process is very easy, requiring minimal effort.

It has a good return on investment. It has indeed saved us resources significantly.

For example, it could be up to 90% in terms of resource savings. It has contributed to our goals.

When it comes to pricing, D-Link is actually better compared to others in the same range within the marketplace.

Overall, I would rate this solution nine out of ten. 

Our primary use case is networking within our company.

The best part about these switches is that they are cost-effective.

The throughput on D-Link Switches is pretty low.

The interface is not very user-friendly. This is unlike Meraki switches, for example, which have a graphical-based interface (GUI).

I have been working with D-Link Ethernet Switches for approximately eight years.

These switches tend to heat up and occasionally hang. Overall, however, this is a stable product. I would rate this stability a four out of five.

We are a very large company with approximately 12,000 employees. Perhaps 1,500 of them use this product. They work in a variety of roles in all categories from the top to the bottom of the organizational hierarchy.

The technical support needs a lot of improvement.

I would rate the technical support a three out of five.

Neutral

I also work with Cisco Ethernet Switches.

The data throughput is low on D-Link Ethernet switches but they are more affordable than Cisco.

Originally, we primarily used the Cisco 9000 series. However, with a lower budget, we switched to using D-Link Ethernet Switches.

I also have experience with Meraki switches. They are more user-friendly and have a GUI.

The initial setup is straightforward.

It took more than two months to complete our deployment, as we have a large organization.

My team was responsible for the deployment.

Only one or two people are required for maintenance.

We were able to achieve ROI within four years.

This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco. One a scale of one to five, I would rate the cost a five.

This is a one-time purchase with no recurring licensing fees. Technical support and all of the features are included.

My advice for anybody who is considering this product is that for companies on a budget, this is a good ethernet switch.

I would rate this solution a six out of ten.

The solution is user-friendly. 

D-Link Ethernet Switches' switching capacity is low. The solution should improve stability and not support Cisco or Juniper networks. 

I have been using the product for seven years. 

I haven't contacted technical support yet. 

I have used Huawei before D-Link Ethernet Switches.

The tool's deployment is easy and takes five minutes to complete. 

D-Link Ethernet Switches are cheap products for homes and small offices. 

I rate the overall product a six out of ten. 

We primarily use the solution for the distribution of the network. 

We have unmanaged switches that are just plug-and-play.

The solution has been issue-free. They have been stable. 

We've made a one-time investment and have used it for ten to twelve years. 

The pricing is reasonable. 

It is very stable and reliable.

There is no maintenance necessary.

I do not have any notes for improvement. 

This is an older product. I'm not sure if newer products have more features. 

It could be easier to scale on managed devices. 

I've been using the solution for more than a decade. 

The solution is stable. We haven't had issues even for a single second. It's 100% stable. There are no bugs or glitches. 

The solution can scale. However, we went for a limited number of cores in the switch. We'd have to add on additional switches if we wanted to scale. 

We have 80 to 90 users per location.

It is used extensively in our organization.

We do not have plans to increase usage. 

We haven't taken any technical support. 

We did not use a different solution in the past. I've always used D-Link.

The initial setup is straightforward. It's plug-and-play and ready to go out of the box. There is no staff required for maintenance. 

I have witnessed an ROI while using the solution. It's worth the price.

It is not overly expensive. I'd rate the affordability at a five out of ten. It's moderately priced. 

I haven't used a licensed version of the solution. I just pay for the switches outright. 

I've compared this solution to Juniper and Cisco. They are more scalable and have more advanced features. 

I'm using the latest version of the solution. 

I'd recommend the solution, depending on the requirement. I wouldn't recommend D-Link for managed switches. However, if a company requires something that is plug-and-play, D-Link is a great option.

I'd rate the solution ten out of ten