D-Link Ethernet Switches Reviews

We use the solution for networking purposes.

The solution's most valuable features are routing, VLAN configuration, and affordable pricing.

The solution’s security features need improvement. There should be more parameters for enhanced cybersecurity, including traffic inspection, SSL offloading, etc.

We have been using the solution for two years.

It is a stable solution.

We have deployed the solution for 100 users. It is scalable, and we might consider increasing the usage.

It is a simple solution. Thus, we can address and resolve the technical issues ourselves. For queries, we refer to online support portals, including blogs and websites.

The solution’s initial setup process is straightforward. It has a simpler user interface that makes the process easier. Although, it requires assistance from a professional if you don’t have prior experience working with it. In the case of a proper network design, deployment takes a day. However, it largely depends on network size. It took a week for us to complete it.

We deployed the solution in-house with the help of a network engineer who could execute it fast enough.

The solution's cost is affordable.

The solution is suitable for small and medium enterprises. It is scalable, user-friendly, and has enough functionality and fair pricing. I rate it an eight out of ten.

These switches are simple and easy to configure.

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.

We used these switches for a couple of years. 

We had small switches, and they didn't give us much trouble. After some time, some of them failed, but this could be because we import quite a lot of products from different places, so there is no guarantee of quality.

We had 50 users of this solution.

We don't always have a direct representative of these brands in Africa. We have a few companies that import the equipment and sell them, but we don't have the same kind of technical support that you get in Europe, America, or Asia. We rely more on our own technical staff when there are problems.  When we cannot solve a problem, we have to put them aside and buy new equipment.

We are now using Cisco switches. We used the small models of D-Link Ethernet Switches, but they were replaced with Cisco switches. D-Link Ethernet Switches are not as sophisticated and resistant as Cisco switches.

They are easy to install. It takes less than 20 minutes.

They were cheap. We were not paying for any license.

I would recommend these switches. We choose solutions based on what we have in the market. We don't focus on any specific brand. It depends on factors like the funds available, the trend in the market, and the availability of the product. We don't always have Cisco available in this market, and when that's the case, we may go for some other brand. This is mainly due to the situation of our own computer equipment market. It has been quite some time since I last saw D-Link in the market because we have not been buying switches.

I would rate D-Link Ethernet Switches a seven out of ten.

We use D-Link switches for our surveillance cameras, Wi-Fi, and local LAN connectivity in retail stores. 

D-Link has a graphical interface that is easy to use.  It is simple enough that our junior technicians can configure the switches. 

The availability could be improved. 

I have used D-Link switches for six or seven years.

I rate D-Link switches nine out of 10. They've proven to be highly reliable over the years. 

I rate D-Link switches eight out of 10 for scalability. 

Deploying D-Link switches is straightforward. You can install and configure a switch in around 15 minutes. There are two ways you can configure a switch. You can use the default interface on each switch or you can configure the switches with a management tool from one computer. It's much easier to use a utility because you don't have to configure each switch separately. 

You don't need a consultant or integrator. It's easy to set up the switches yourself. The technical team lays the cable and mounts the hardware, and I handle the deployment and configuration alone. 

D-Link switches are cost-effective.

I rate D-Link Ethernet switches nine out of 10. I recommend D-Link. Cisco equipment is much more expensive. All of my companies in this country are already using D-Link.

It's mainly for our internal network.

The main selling point for me was the pricing. Moreover, the performance is good. I haven't had any issues so far.

There is room for improvement in terms of stability.

I have been using it for a couple of months. 

I would rate the stability an eight out of ten. There might be some room for improvement.

I haven't encountered any issues scaling them so far, so it is scalable for us. We have over a hundred end users using this solution. 

We plan to expand its further usage. We use it on a daily basis. 

We used NETGEAR. It was all about pricing, so we switched to D-Link. 

D-Link was simply much more affordable.

The initial setup was quite straightforward. It took two days at most.

We took a consultant's help. We had a team of four people for deployment.

I would recommend using this solution. From my experience, D-Link is a great choice if you're looking for value for money. The features seem comparable to other solutions in my use case.  

Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

We use the solution to simplify ease of use. It includes both managed and unmanaged switches. It simplifies interface configuration and setup.

I deployed the switches about two years ago for a client to network segmentation, including VLANs and other features. The clients are still using it, but there are complaints about its current features.

D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service. It has a great GUI. You can easily see how our network is handling traffic and other metrics. This makes network management much easier.

The solution could be cheaper.

I have been using D-Link Ethernet Switches as an integrator for 17 years. I've used it for various installations.

The product is stable. I've never experienced any freeze.

I rate the solution's stability an eight out of ten.

The solution scales well. My last deployment had 50 users using this solution.

The initial setup is straightforward. It has good documentation that is easy to read and understand. To deploy, we have to configure the solution.

The product is cheaper than Cisco.

I rate the solution’s pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.

I recommend this solution.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

I am a network administrator and D-Link Ethernet Switches make up part of the network that I manage. These switches connect the workstations to the servers and then through the firewall to the internet.

These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration. Rather, they are just plug-and-play.

D-Link switches are not as robust as Cisco.

I would like an option to create different networks within the switch.

I have been working with D-Link Ethernet switches since 2014.

We have not had any trouble with stability. We moved offices two years ago and went to bigger cabinets with more switches, and there haven't been any problems.

This solution is pretty flexible. It has room for growth.

I have never had a problem that required calling technical support. I have had some of these same switches for more than five years without trouble. If I did have an issue now then I would just replace them because they are not expensive.

I used to work a lot with Cisco routers and switches but have not used them since 2011. In comparing them, Cisco routers are more expensive but they are also more robust.

Feature-wise, for the same level of switch model, I don't think that there is much of a difference other than Cisco being more expensive.

The initial setup is very easy and I've had no issues with it at all. Once all of the cables were in place and we turned it on, it worked right away. I had one core switch, to which all of the other switches and the firewall were connected.

I did the deployment myself. All of the configurations were done on the firewall side, which is the hardest part. With a small office like we have, it is not complicated.

The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco.

This is a product that I would recommend without any reservation. That said, there are some improvements that can be made.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

We use an older model, but they've been good as they've lasted all of these years.

We use them for general use. There is nothing specific about them. They're suitable for small to medium-sized businesses. From my experience, big corporations don't use them. 

The ones we currently use are unmanaged. We plan to migrate to managed switches in the near future. Security is the biggest thing I'm looking at.

The best features are the ease of configuration, how easy they are to play with, and the security features, as well.

I would say they do exactly what they're supposed to do. The two models that I've got are just fantastic. Amongst the others, some others were decommissioned just because we went to newer stuff, but I can't find anything wrong with our D-Link Ethernet Switches.

D-Link has been part of our business structure for at least five to ten years.

Stability-wise, I would give them a rating of 10 out of 10.

I would say so they are scalable. We used and purchased channels according to our needs. They are reliable. Even though we have more channels than we need, more ports, we can substitute them on a smaller setup. Although we don't use all the ports, we can move these to a tougher setup. So scalability-wise, I think it's great.

I did use TRENDnet and Netgear, but because of the availability of the product, the price, and the fact that they have a great history surrounding reliability, we chose to go with D-Link.

The initial setup is very easy — plug and play and it works all the time.

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

They're very competitive. I think they have an array of products that meet any price range. They have cheaper ones, and they have more expensive ones. I believe the unmanaged ones are very affordable.

D-Link Ethernet Switches are worth it. The easier the configuration is the better it'll be. Just make sure they meet security best practices and standards.

Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give D-Link Ethernet Switches a rating of nine — they're top picks.

We primarily use it for Switches and Access points/Routers , and it's often chosen due to its general affordability.

We have a lot of options now against single requirements, options such as smart managed and fully managed Switches. Also, prices are comparatively on the lower side.

The solution's pricing is very reasonable.

The product has the capability of connecting switches and also 10 gig ports, which is very economical for any kind of business. If you find, say, a model in Cisco, the price would be double for the same features.

The solution is stable.

It's easy to set up.

The solution can scale if necessary.

It's easy for us to provide a demo to clients for a couple of weeks if they would like to try out the product.

The product is simple to manage.

The solution needs better local support. The SLA needs to be better.

I work with the solution from time to time. Sometimes we continuously work on D-Lonk, and sometimes there is a pause for three or four months. In total, it's likely been a few years at this point.

The stability has been pretty good so far. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. it's very reliable and the performance is good.

Typically the solution is used in medium-sized companies. Hotels, for example, are typical clients, as they have a limited budget for this type of technology.

The solution can scale if the company needs it to.

As service providers, we are able to provide support to our clients.

The local support needs to be better. If we have expert engineers in the local market, it would be helpful. For example, while I cannot disclose any sales details when Cisco gave us our switch, there was a little bit of end customer to support from them at that particular time. During that particular time, if the customer sees any problem, Cisco would mitigate that problem. I don't know if D-Link has the same SLA type or not. Right now, it seems that the support just isn't as good as Cisco and what they offer upfront.

I haven't required any technical support from D-Link as it's easy to manage as a technical person. It wouldn't be easy for a typical end-user, however, we can provide support. 

Neutral

We also work with Cisco or Juniper switches. Typically the solution we go with is chosen by the client.

The initial setup is better than other switches as it has a multiple-degree interface. The CLI is just one. Not all the switches have a degree interface, whereas most of the D-Link switches do, at least, in terms of the managed switches.

We provide maintenance and support to our clients as needed.

We help our clients implement the switches. We do the initial setups for them as needed.

I am working on the technical side. 

D-Link switches are better priced as compared to other brands. This is its edge in the market. The affordability is great.

We evaluated ASUS and TP-Link.

Our company does not have a business relationship with D-Link.

I have a model in D-Link and DGST6C0S, and this is a 48-volt switch.

The version of the switches depends on the customer. We don't always work with the latest version. It depends on the customer's requirements.

This is the best solution as compared to other options - and that includes Juniper, Cisco, and NETGEAR. Out of those, D-Link is the best.

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.