#1 most frequent
India
31.4%11 installations of 35
What is D-Link Ethernet Switches?
D-Link offers Ethernet switches.
Categories & Use Cases
Who Buys & Uses D-Link Ethernet Switches
#2 most frequent
United States of America
31.4%11 installations of 35
#3 most frequent
France
8.6%3 installations of 35
These switches are not for enterprises
Pros
- Easy to use GUI
- Inexpensive
- Available in a different number of ports.
- Support for copper as well as fiber ports.
- Available in gigabit ethernet and above speeds as well.
Cons
- Hangs under heavy traffic load.
- Spanning-tree is disabled by default, which can cause loops.
- D-link loop detection feature is disabled by default as well.
- NTP is not available in smaller models.
Return on Investment
- It has low impact on budget.
- It has caused loops in the network.
- Sometimes the GUI hangs and switch becomes unavailable.
Alternatives Considered
Cisco Catalyst 2960-X/XR Series Switches and Cisco Catalyst Switches
Usability
Other Software Used
Nagios Network Analyzer, Nagios XI, Microsoft Teams, AnyDesk, Cisco 3504 WLAN Controller
D-link Ethernet Switches are an amazing solution
Pros
- It's a secure, manageable, smooth solution for small- and large-scale organizations.
- Port range of FA, 1G, and 10G in both fiber and copper.
- Energy saving, very low power devices, amazing on UPS backup (at remote locations).
- Excellent reliability--we used D link in open environment without an IP ratted rack and have no performance issues at all.
Cons
- VLAN's management could be easier if POS for management were available.
- Configuration in CMD mode like Cisco.
- There are issues when configurations are complex. A little network monitoring tool (GUI based) must be used.
Return on Investment
- My network requirements/objectives are fulfilled by D-Link Ethernet Switches.
- ROI impact is positive.
- Best for small- and large-scale networks as a very cost effective solution.
Usability
Other Software Used
Nagios XI, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, VNC Connect, D-Link Wireless
D-Link Ethernet Switches: High functionality, low investment!
Pros
- Access control via VLANs
- Relatively easy configurations
- Application of functional QoS
Cons
- Poor Graphical Interface
- Switching between PoE and direct power does not work well, causing several reboots on the device
- Slightly poor equipment housing quality
Most Important Features
- Its installation is incredibly simple, even a layman on the subject is able to operate it.
- Equipment compatible with several other makes and models.
- Possibility to work with IPv6 is a feature that is extremely important for us, and the equipment has it.
Return on Investment
- Reduction of oscillations in the network caused by repeater equipment (which was replaced by D-links).
- Low cost of implementation and acquisition, making it possible to acquire a sufficient quantity to meet the entire park and demand.
- Due to its low price, we have no losses with maintenance, and can simply purchase other equipment for replacement.
Alternatives Considered
Extreme Ethernet Switches, Dell PowerConnect Switches, Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch and Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System (ENCS 5000)
Other Software Used
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch, Dell PowerConnect Switches
K12 Dlink Network Solutions SAVES YOU MONEY
Pros
- Pricing for sure. You get leading industry equipment but affordable prices.
- Warranty. Even tho it is affordable Dlink does not skimp on your warranty.
- Performance. Again even tho it is affordable you are getting a top performing network.
Cons
- Web interfaces. Really need to work on easier web interfacing for less "program savvy" users.
- Needs a WAY BETTER management solution. This is where you can take one piece of software and manage every switch.
- Maybe and this is stretching, an easier way to keep up with firmware and uploading them.
Return on Investment
- Positive: Better and reliable network
- Positive: Up time has been GREAT. Don't have to restart switches almost at all.
- Positive: Saved us large amount of money.
Alternatives Considered
HP Switches, 3Com Switches and Cisco Switches
Other Software Used
D-Link Wireless, Ubiquiti Networks UniFi, 3Com H3C Switches
D-Link: low cost with more features
Pros
- Cheapest of all.
- Durable in all aspects.
- More functionalities in less price.
- Reliability of network.
Cons
- Updates frequently
- End of life cycle and end of support cycle.
- As D-Link frequently changes its products and customer have to switch very often.
Return on Investment
- Cheap as compared to other brands, so great ROI
- More functionalities in less budget, so great ROI.
- Products frequently change and end support, so poor ROI.
Alternatives Considered
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Usability
Other Software Used
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches