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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 #14 with an average rating of 7.7, while Juniper is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.3. D-Link holds a 5.4% 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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91% willing to recommend
 

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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
14th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Juniper EX Series Ethernet ...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
71
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of D-Link Ethernet Switches is 5.4%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is 2.8%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Daniel Kivuthi - PeerSpot reviewer
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 - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The solution is easy to use."
"Its integration is the most valuable."
"The main selling point for me was the pricing. Moreover, the performance is good. I haven't had any issues so far."
"The management interface makes network management very easy."
"We use the solution for the network and ethernet connection."
"The overall solution is best for any low-cost environment because of its cost-effectiveness."
"It's plug-and-play. There is no configuration necessary."
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"The main benefits that solutions such as the Juniper products provide are their reliability."
"Juniper supports all our connectivity infrastructure in our datacenter, supporting optimal availability and performance for services.​"
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the Junos operating system."
"We have multiple cases of the customers trying to upgrade their network from Cisco, Aruba and Huawei to Juniper. They do this basically because they want to modernise their network and have an increased capacity. This shift improves their functionality because the Juniper Ethernet switches are more advanced. We provide them with assistance to configure switches, access points and Wi-Fi."
"Juniper switches are very good with MPLS."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper Ethernet Switches is the public remote configuration option. If you make a mistake in the configuration you can roll it back to the previous configuration automatically after a set time frame increment, such as five or more minutes. In all the other competitors once you press to enter the new configuration is already written in. You cannot roll it back automatically."
"I would rate this solution a 10 out of 10 for scalability."
"The ease of management through the command line interface is very good."
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Cons

"The technical support needs a lot of improvement."
"They could be more stable. They were not as resistant as Cisco. After some time, some of them failed. This could be because we import quite a lot of products from different horizons, so there is no guarantee of quality. In Africa, these products don't always directly come from the manufacturer. We get these products from the Middle East or Asia. Therefore, you cannot be sure that the quality is exactly similar to what you have in Europe or America."
"This solution is not good for distribution at the core."
"The availability could be improved."
"The solution could be cheaper."
"The solution needs to improve layer 2 switches."
"For high-end switches, the price could be 5% to 10% cheaper."
"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."
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"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 management platforms for the network need improvement."
"Steep learning curve for newcomers."
"The upgrading of the system should be simplified and made faster."
"Has a steep learning curve."
"Juniper Ethernet Switches would be improved by upgrading the uplink port in EX2300 categories service from 10G to 25G."
"The initial setup for Juniper switches is complex. Juniper has a new program that solves that problem a little bit, but it is expensive, so I don't use it. It is Juniper Mesh, Juniper Wire, or something like that where you plug in a switch, and it goes out to their cloud, finds a config, and brings it down. So, you can do everything cloud-based, but there is a fee for that. It is expensive, so I've never used it. If we were starting, we would try to do something like that. It is more for a large enterprise for managing hundreds of switches versus what we're doing. They should make its price more cost-effective or include it for new or smaller companies."
"The durability of the devices could be better."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
"It is an affordable solution."
"D-Link Ethernet Switches' price is good."
"The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco."
"The solution is budget-friendly"
"It has a good return on investment. It has indeed saved us resources significantly."
"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."
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"Juniper Ethernet Switches are a less expensive solution than Cisco Ethernet Switches. There is only a one-time purchase for Juniper Ethernet Switches."
"This solution is cheaper than Cisco or HP switches."
"The price of the Juniper EX Series is reasonable. Cisco is a lot more expensive."
"We had a leakage in the support process and decided to end the product's life in order to purchase a new product with support. We did not renew product support as a result."
"The price could be cheaper."
"The Juniper switches are less expensive than competing brands."
"They offer a more competitive pricing structure compared to one of the competitors."
"Juniper Ethernet Switches' pricing is high, but that's reflected across the market."
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Comparison Review

it_user82779 - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
8%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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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Sample Customers

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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