D-Link Wireless vs NETGEAR Insight Access Points comparison

D-Link and Netgear are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. D-Link is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.0, while Netgear is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.0. D-Link holds a 2.1% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Netgear’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of D-Link users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Netgear users who would recommend it.

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83% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

D-Link Wireless and NETGEAR Insight Access Points are products in the wireless networking space, with NETGEAR having a slight edge due to its advanced features and cloud management capabilities.

Features: D-Link Wireless offers robust security protocols, seamless integration capabilities, and affordability, making it attractive to businesses focused on security. NETGEAR Insight provides advanced cloud management, scalability, and comprehensive network management features, suitable for enterprises looking for flexibility and easy remote management.

Room for Improvement: D-Link Wireless could enhance its cloud management features and scalability options. Additionally, its interface could be improved for more intuitive use. NETGEAR Insight could benefit from a smoother learning curve, lower initial setup costs, and more accessible support options for new users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: D-Link ensures a streamlined installation process with accessible customer support, making deployment straightforward. NETGEAR Insight offers a cloud-based deployment model, which simplifies management but may require users to acclimate to its system. NETGEAR's customer service is well-regarded for handling complex inquiries effectively.

Pricing and ROI: D-Link Wireless provides a cost-effective solution with quick ROI, appealing to budget-minded buyers. Its pricing is advantageous for those seeking immediate returns. NETGEAR Insight's higher setup cost is balanced by its potential for longer-term ROI through enhanced management efficiency, appealing to those looking for comprehensive features and scalability.

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Categories and Ranking

D-Link Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

16th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

NETGEAR Insight Access Points

Ranking in Wireless LAN

22nd

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of D-Link Wireless is 2.1%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NETGEAR Insight Access Points is 1.6%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
D-Link Wireless	2.1%
NETGEAR Insight Access Points	1.6%
Other	96.3%

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NadirShahzad

System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Wireless projects run smoothly with more access point support and competitive pricing

D-Link Wireless offers more supported APs to the WLC with the default license compared to other brands like Cisco. With Cisco, only four to five APs are connected with the default license, but D-Link Wireless provides more flexibility. Local support in Pakistan is necessary for those with limited budgets, creating a reach in the market.

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Denis Gillet

Owner at ERIM S.A.

Centralized management has simplified our home Wi‑Fi setup and supports multiple users reliably

Given my experience with NETGEAR Insight Access Points, my piece of advice for other organizations considering it is that they have to look at the rest of their system because NETGEAR Insight Access Points is quite useless with anything but the Wi-Fi system. I rate this product an 8 out of 10.

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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

"I like the product's signal continuity and range. We can receive the signal up to 20-30 meters from the wireless antenna."

"D-Link is a good product that is quite affordable and I recommend it."

"The solution is extremely easy to install. You just add them and in a few clicks, they are ready to go."

"D-Link Wireless is a tool that is used since it is an easy and user-friendly product."

"The most valuable feature of D-Link Wireless is its durability."

"This product is user-friendly and we can manage it as per the requirements of the user."

"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

"The connectivity is good."

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"The internet connectivity is good."

"I now have the ability to remote access my network. That works extremely well. I can access it from any place. I don't need to be physically at the device. This saves me on time and travel."

"Our company sometimes uses the solution's technical support, and we have seen that they sort out our general problems quickly."

"The meshing capabilities are the most valuable feature. When I am going in-between buildings, my phone doesn't have to pick up different WiFi. They are all the same. Even in-between the buildings, I stay connected."

"The metrics demonstrate that NETGEAR really does a good job of balancing the load between the various access points on the networks and this results in an elimination of downtime."

"I'm able to do a lot of things, because the GUI is designed very well. I'm able to remotely make certain changes via my phone and apply them right away. It makes life easier when it comes to managing the equipment. The Insight management solution phone app is very good. It enables me to do what I want to do."

"[Being] able to configure the WiFi devices and to see utilization remotely, or from the cloud."

"We use NETGEAR's Insight management solution to do off-property controls. It is user-friendly and provides network management, monitoring, and service deployment across multiple remote and local sites. That means I don't have to be physically at a location to do things if I want to make any changes to the network. It saves time and money."

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Cons

"The solution's performance could be improved."

"Password restriction: Sometimes we set a password and it uses that password but, after some days/months, the password gets changed and a few laptops still use old the password while a few use the new password. The password restriction option needs to improve."

"It would definitely help if we had more advanced features for distributing bandwidth."

"The solution doesn't have hotspots. Users can't set it up so that visitors can log in via Facebook or social media as they can at, for example, airports. D-Link should include hotspots that offer integration with social media. That way, visitors don't need to be asking people for passwords. They can just use Facebook."

"Sometimes we configure the SSID with a password but the same AP shows two WiFi connections with the same SSID name (one is protected by a password and another one give access without a password)."

"The tool's technical support can get difficult sometimes. We got a technician only after complaining for 10-15 days. The tool's technicians need to be made available everywhere."

"D-Link has some catching up to do in terms of advancing and improving its technology."

"Its interface and support system need much improvement. Sometimes, when we use the interface to reset the password and configure SSIDs, or some other changes, the "Save" option does not show and we have to go to some internal setting and then we can "save" the setting. The “Save” option should be in front of or below of the settings."

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"My major problem is right now, the area which I need to cover is around 7,000 to 10,000 square feet...I would like NETGEAR Insight Access Points to extend the area coverage they provide."

"While the data throughput does provide us with full insight into data being used, we find that it's not very accurate."

"Software-wise, they need to provide the ability to kick users out. If multiple users are abusing the system or the network, I should be able to block them for a time and, when I need to unblock them, I should be able to do so by using their MAC ID. That feature might already be there and I just don't know about it."

"I have some frustrations with the ease of use. It tends to be sluggish. The graphical interface is pretty, but not useful. They have this tree that shows connected devices, which makes no sense whatsoever because the labeling field of the tree truncates all the items to the point that it's almost useless. You can't even tell what it is. I would prefer a spreadsheet list of the gear as opposed to a graphical representation."

"Managing users could be improved as it is quite difficult to block someone, and it is impossible to block someone on one specific access point."

"The registration is annoying. I have to go back to NETGEAR and log tickets. Access points and router registration are something that they need to address in Insight. They need to fix the bug of getting the devices activated and enrolled in Insight without fighting with them. I have probably done about six of these in the last month. You get to see patterns."

"Ubiquiti is a very good company. NETGEAR should look at that model and expand on its remote capabilities. Ubiquiti seems to have a better product."

"The biggest issue I've had is that it works very well with the WiFi, but it does not offer any assistance at all with the routers. You can't control them or manage them at all. As soon as you want to use anything on the network side—because I have multiple 28-port switches—you can't manage them using this app."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"D-Link Wireless is cheaper than Ruckus or Cisco."

"The cost can range from $100 to $400."

"The product is affordable."

"This solution is more affordable than others on the market."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"D-Link Wireless' price is the same as Aruba's. You need to pay one-time costs for the product."

"There is no licensing fee for the solution."

"D-Link pricing is very competitive when you consider other OEMs."

"I think that the price of the product is reasonable."

"Their pricing is perfect for smaller businesses who are money and budget conscious. There are a lot of other solutions out there that are two to three times more expensive."

"I can source the stuff pretty quickly wherever I go through the distributor. There is pricing available at NETGEAR if you can spend between $2,000 and $5,000 on a solution. So, there is special pricing that they can help with. The vendor's reps are very responsive. They have a good channel system."

"It is an expensive solution."

"We have some basic models they give without a license."

"It wasn't much more than 100 dollars a year. For the devices that we have, the pricing was pretty fair."

"The pricing seems to be reasonable."

"For what you get, the price of Insight access points is very reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Educational Organization

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Comms Service Provider

Retailer

Outsourcing Company

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?

Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

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What do you like most about D-Link Wireless?

The tool supports new technologies.

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

D-Link Wireless is notably more affordable than Cisco and Juniper. It suits SMB needs without the financial burden of purchasing additional licenses for extended APs.

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What do you like most about NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

The product's deployment is straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

We have some basic models they give without a license.

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What needs improvement with NETGEAR Insight Access Points?

The pricing and standard connectivity can be further improved.

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Overview

D-Link Wireless offers a wide range of robust wireless Access Points (APs) operating in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, supporting the latest wireless standards including 802.11ac and 802.11n. These access points can be managed independently as standalone devices, or collectively by using Central Wi-Fi Manager, a free centralized controller software that can be installed on a Windows server or PC.

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Sample Customers

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