D-Link Ethernet Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches comparison

D-Link and Juniper are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. D-Link is ranked #12 with an average rating of 7.8, while Juniper is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.4. D-Link holds a 5.3% mindshare in ES, compared to Juniper’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 82% of D-Link users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Juniper users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 15, 2025

D-Link and Juniper compete in the Ethernet switches category. D-Link is perceived as more cost-effective with simpler management, whereas Juniper is favored for its advanced features and flexibility.

Features: D-Link Ethernet Switches offer plug-and-play functionality, easy management through a user-friendly interface, and LED signals for troubleshooting. They come with various port numbers and power-saving features that integrate well within existing networks. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches are known for advanced security features, a flexible Junos operating system, and integration with AI via Mist. They provide high switching capacity and versatile configurations for network needs.

Room for Improvement: D-Link's limitations include scalability and stability issues, challenges in higher-end models, and limited cloud integration. They lack advanced security features and centralized management tools. Juniper EX Series faces complex setup processes, inconsistent technical support quality, and high pricing, which may deter smaller setups. Their coding, microservices integration, and user interface need enhancement.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: D-Link Switches are easy to manage on-premises, often without extensive tech support, although local support quality can vary. Users rely on self-troubleshooting. Juniper EX Series offers more deployment flexibility in hybrid and cloud environments but faces mixed reviews on tech support availability. User experience varies with setup challenges and a lack of localized support being common concerns.

Pricing and ROI: D-Link is cost-effective, offering features at competitive prices without needing licenses, making them attractive for budget-conscious buyers. ROI is reported to be achieved quickly due to low costs. Juniper EX Series, despite its robust features, is more expensive than competitors like Cisco and HP. While they are considered cost-effective in some contexts, high pricing and necessary support licenses can affect ROI negatively.

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Categories and Ranking

D-Link Ethernet Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

12th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

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Ranking in Ethernet Switches

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of D-Link Ethernet Switches is 5.3%, down from 5.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is 2.8%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Daniel Kivuthi

Pre-Sales Engineer at Pluton ICT LTD

Fits well in networks, integrate well but initial setup needs trained people

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.

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FauzanRahmanto

Network Engineer at DCI Indonesia

Have achieved lower costs and gained reliability with some room for better scalability

The security capabilities of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches are comparable to other brands, so there are no additional points for Juniper regarding the security systems. I would rate the price of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten. Regarding stability, I would rate Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten. I would recommend Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches to other organizations because it is easy to use, the command is easy to learn, and it is very stable. I chose Juniper as my primary vendor because it is very stable, reliable, and the price is lower than competitors. I am the person who usually does the maintenance alone. In my office, my two colleagues and I are the network engineers directly responsible for the operation of the EX devices. The number of users in my organization who have access to Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is around 17 people. Overall, I would rate Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.

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Pros

"It is a stable solution."

"I have no complaints about the stability or reliability of D-Link Ethernet Switches."

"These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration."

"The switches have a graphical user interface that makes configuration good, easy, and straightforward."

"The solution is user-friendly."

"The management interface makes network management very easy."

"It is very stable and reliable."

"The initial setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches is very easy."

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"Juniper switches are very good with MPLS."

"Juniper Ethernet Switches are high-end solutions."

"The thing that sets Juniper apart from most switches is that when you're in the command line and you make a configuration change, you just write the command and then say "commit confirmed minutes". For example, I'm configuring a switch here in my office, which is five miles away, and I say, "commit confirmed 5". If I can't get back to the interface within five minutes to be able to make sure the switch came up, it rolls back to the previous configuration. This way I do not get locked out, or the switch doesn't get messed up because of the incorrect configuration. That's an automatic feature, which is pretty slick. I haven't seen that feature with other vendors that I've worked with. That's probably my most favorite feature."

"The main benefits that solutions such as the Juniper products provide are their reliability."

"I find Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches to be flexible and desirable."

"I like the VLAN capabilities, and the Junos interface is easy to use."

"The tool's most valuable feature is stability."

"In terms of performance, Juniper switches have a more user-friendly interface and more features than Cisco products."

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Cons

"Currently, D-Link Ethernet Switches are often not used in large data centers due to issues with performance and scalability."

"The technical support needs a lot of improvement."

"This solution is not good for distribution at the core."

"We have issues with the stability."

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

"There is room for improvement in terms of stability."

"In a future release, the solution could improve by being more secure and allowing the configuration of each port."

"It could be easier to scale on managed devices."

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"Juniper Ethernet Switches would be improved by upgrading the uplink port in EX2300 categories service from 10G to 25G."

"I would rate Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches a seven in terms of scalability as it could be more scalable and requires some improvement."

"The protocols can be tunneled, but on a global basis, not on an interface, and this is a feature that should be added."

"The pricing for the Juniper product is expensive. It is rated high on the scale, and I would say it is definitely on the high side, confirming a rating of one, which means it is very expensive."

"They could improve the code, as there are some issues with it."

"All Juniper documentation is terrible."

"Has a steep learning curve."

"Support could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."

"The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco."

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

"The price of D-Link Ethernet Switches is in the 4,000 to 5,000 rupees or 65 to 100 USD range. The price of the solution is not expensive."

"These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"D-Link Ethernet Switches' price is good."

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"We don't need to pay for the solution's features."

"We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros."

"They offer a more competitive pricing structure compared to one of the competitors."

"The price could be cheaper."

"There is a subscription payment model or you can purchase licenses on a one, two, and five-year basis. If you want decent support, the solution is not expensive."

"Juniper Ethernet Switches could be less expensive. There is not a license needed to use the solution."

"Their prices are competitive and not bad. It is cheaper than Cisco. We have a yearly license."

"You require the Junos Management Platform in order to manage the switches and you need to purchase the Juniper Ethernet Switches."

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it_user82779

Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Jan 29, 2014

Benefits of Juniper vs Cisco

Both are decent products. I prefer Juniper for the following reasons: 1) Cleaner separation of data plane from control plane. Higher end Cisco devices are better at this but most of the lower end products still seem to be more integrated than I like. 2) The Hierarchical config design means I can…

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Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?

Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...

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What do you like most about D-Link Ethernet Switches?

D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Ethernet Switches?

D-Link Ethernet Switches are 30% cheaper than Cisco switches. Pricing has not been a concern since it is already included in the capex.

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In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?

Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...

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What advice do you have for others considering Juniper Ethernet Switches?

Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horri...

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What is your primary use case for Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches?

We deal mostly with Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches products, as we are partners with Juniper products. We work with Juniper wireless. We deal with all the Juniper products and also Cisco and H...

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Overview

Typically managed using a browser-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), D-Link Ethernet Switches are attractively priced and support an essential set of Layer 2/2+ switching functions including VLAN, Link Aggregation, QoS, Bandwidth Limiting, Access Control Lists, and more.

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Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

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George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School

BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.

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