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Deputy Manager - Radio Frequency Planning at RF-SMART
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
An user-friendly solution with low switching capacity
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is user-friendly."
  • "D-Link Ethernet Switches' switching capacity is low. The solution should improve stability and not support Cisco or Juniper networks."

What is most valuable?

The solution is user-friendly. 

What needs improvement?

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

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for seven years. 

How are customer service and support?

I haven't contacted technical support yet. 

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Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Huawei before D-Link Ethernet Switches.

How was the initial setup?

The tool's deployment is easy and takes five minutes to complete. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

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

What other advice do I have?

I rate the overall product a six out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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IT head at Ficobank
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A stable solution that has a simple plug-and-play deployment procedure
Pros and Cons
  • "We use the solution for the network and ethernet connection."
  • "The solution's web filtering feature could be improved."

What is most valuable?

We use the solution for the network and ethernet connection.

What needs improvement?

The solution's web filtering feature could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using D-Link Ethernet Switches for more than ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Brand new D-Link Ethernet Switches are very stable, but the performance eventually depreciates with time.

I rate D-Link Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

D-Link Ethernet Switches is a scalable solution. The solution is deployed in our branch, which has five to eight users.

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup is very easy.

What about the implementation team?

Deploying the solution is just a plug-and-play procedure, and it doesn't take much time. We do on-site installation for the solution. I deployed my technical team to install the solution on the remote site.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution's pricing is reasonable. There's no subscription when it comes to switches, so we're not paying for a subscription.

What other advice do I have?

Only one person is needed for the solution's deployment and maintenance.

I would recommend the solution to other users.

Overall, I rate D-Link Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Network Administrator at Chase Up
Real User
Top 5
They're easy to use and cost-effective
Pros and Cons
  • "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."

What is our primary use case?

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

What is most valuable?

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

What needs improvement?

The availability could be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

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

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

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

How was the initial setup?

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. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

D-Link switches are cost-effective.

What other advice do I have?

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.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Scalable, simple setup, but stability could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches is very easy."
  • "The D-Link Ethernet Switches have to be replaced because they are difficult to manage and security is poor. They should add centralized manageability to make the solution better, it will allow administrators to better know what is happening on the network."

What is our primary use case?

D-Link Ethernet Switches are used for connecting LAN devices for conductivity. In our organization, we have each LAN having approximately 20 PCs attached.

What needs improvement?

The D-Link Ethernet Switches have to be replaced because they are difficult to manage and security is poor. They should add centralized manageability to make the solution better, it will allow administrators to better know what is happening on the network.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using D-Link Ethernet Switches for approximately 15 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of D-Link Ethernet Switches has decreased over 10 years. There can be some hanging and restarting issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

D-Link Ethernet Switches are a scalable solution. 

We have approximately 500 to 600 users using the solution. The users are from all engineering departments, including the administration department.

How are customer service and support?

After using D-Link Ethernet Switches for a substantial amount of time we had to replace the power supply unit and if they were not able to be replaced we throw out the unit. However, we did not contact the support.

How was the initial setup?

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

I rate the setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches a five out of five.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

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.

I rate the price of D-Link Ethernet Switches a three out of five.

What other advice do I have?

I am looking for another solution to better protect us against both security and DDoS attacks. Huawei and Cisco devices are better.

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

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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BrianPope - PeerSpot reviewer
IT everything ! at Abbey Machinery
Real User
Top 20
Is cost-effective with easy management

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for networking for internal computers and VPN.

What is most valuable?

The solution is cost-effective with easy management.

What needs improvement?

The solution could add extra ports.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using D-Link Ethernet Switches for a decade

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the solution’s stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is easy to scale.

100 users are using the solution.

I rate the solution’s scalability a seven out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy and takes less than a day to complete. One person is enough for the solution’s installation.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The product is cheap.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

D-Link is not unified, whereas the Ubiquiti switches are unified.

What other advice do I have?

D-Link is stable and cheap.

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

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Manager/S&T at NHSRCL
Real User
Has lower fault frequency and works with Wi-Fi networks
Pros and Cons
  • "The tool's fault frequency is very less."
  • "The solution needs to improve layer 2 switches."

What is most valuable?

The tool's fault frequency is very less. 

What needs improvement?

The solution needs to improve layer 2 switches. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for three years. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

D-Link Ethernet Switches' scalability is good. We use it in 10 of our offices. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I use Juniper switches as well. Compared to Juniper, the solution is easy to access and maintain. Juniper is complex. We use Juniper in the backbone network since its sustainability is good. Juniper is good for heavy networks and D-Link is for Wi-Fi networks. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool is easy to implement. 

What about the implementation team?

D-Link's team helped us with the implementation. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

D-Link Ethernet Switches' price is good. 

What other advice do I have?

Users need to have some training to use the tool. I would rate it a ten out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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IT operations manager at Jambojet
Real User
User-friendly solution with good scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a stable solution."
  • "Its security features need improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for networking purposes.

What is most valuable?

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

What needs improvement?

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

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using the solution for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

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

How are customer service and support?

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.

How was the initial setup?

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.

What about the implementation team?

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

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution's cost is affordable.

What other advice do I have?

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.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Kadhirvelu V - PeerSpot reviewer
Hardware Networking Engineer at Vaeso
Real User
reasonably priced and plug-and-play but needs to better meet our industry standards
Pros and Cons
  • "It's plug-and-play. There is no configuration necessary."
  • "They need to enhance stability."

What is our primary use case?

I'm both using the solution and offing it to clients. We're using it as a hub. We use it in the main office area. 

What is most valuable?

The solution is industry-standard for the most part. 

Connecting with smart ports is easy. It's plug-and-play. There is no configuration necessary. 

It is stable. 

What needs improvement?

We can't use it in a manufacturing context as there is no in-built fan that can handle the heat.

They need to make a product that would support the industrial side. We need them to support a minimum of 350 watts. 

We need them to meet our industry standard, which they do not do.

They need to enhance stability. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for about ten years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is mostly stable. I'd rate it six out of ten. It's okay. Everything is available in a smaller size, so you have to prepare the rack size. It would help if they gave us the proper mounting for this particular device. Only one CPU size is available. We need more power supply.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution can scale. I would rate its ability to scale seven out of ten.

We have different clients across the globe using the solution. They are enterprise-level companies. 

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is pretty good. They aren't too bad.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is pretty good. It's not overly expensive. We find it affordable. We pay around $150. That's a one-time payment. There are no other additional costs. 

What other advice do I have?

We are customers and end-users. 

We'd like to have some smart switches and a good management port with a different control panel. 

I'd rate the solution six out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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