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Head, IT Division at USTTB
Real User
Simple, cheap, and easy to configure, but should be more stable
Pros and Cons
  • "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."

What is most valuable?

These switches are simple and easy to configure.

What needs 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.

For how long have I used the solution?

We used these switches for a couple of years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We had 50 users of this solution.

How are customer service and support?

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.

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

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.

How was the initial setup?

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

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

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

What other advice do I have?

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.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Information Technology Manager at Itechsolutions
Real User
Top 5
Simplifies interface configuration and setup but could be cheaper
Pros and Cons
  • "D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service."
  • "The solution could be cheaper."

What is our primary use case?

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

How has it helped my organization?

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.

What is most valuable?

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.

What needs improvement?

The solution could be cheaper.

For how long have I used the solution?

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

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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

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

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

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

How was the initial setup?

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

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

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.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend this solution.

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

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Director Of Operations at a retailer with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 5
Easy to setup, scalable and good pricing point
Pros and Cons
  • "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."

What is our primary use case?

It's mainly for our internal network.

What is most valuable?

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

What needs improvement?

There is room for improvement in terms of stability.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for a couple of months. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

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. 

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

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

D-Link was simply much more affordable.

How was the initial setup?

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

What about the implementation team?

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

What other advice do I have?

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. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Projects Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Reseller
Easy to set up with fair pricing and good performance
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is straightforward."
  • "They need to have some more high-end switches."

What is our primary use case?

We are selling this solution to our clients. They use it for switches and WiFi. 

What is most valuable?

The product just works and it is fairly cost-effective. They have good stability and they're also good on the pocket. On the switches, for the application that we deploy them for, we find they're okay. For the simple networks, they just work fine.

The initial setup is straightforward. 

What needs improvement?

The solution doesn't really have any weak points. 

They need to have some more high-end switches. It would be great to have a few different options. If they can introduce a line that is almost equivalent to the Cisco 9300 or thereabouts. I'm talking about that type of class.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've used the solution for a very long time. We've dealt with it since the beginning of our company.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and the performance is quite good. For all the deployments that we've done, we've not had any issues in terms of performance. They work well. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have more than ten clients using the solution. 

How are customer service and support?

Most of the time, we are able to support our clients just fine on our own. It's only occasionally when we need to get down to firmware from their website and in most cases, we're able to get help as we need it.

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

We've also used Cisco in the past. We've used both products for quite a while. 

We've used some HP switches, however, we haven't used them very much. We've only dealt with a few. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very straightforward and simple. We didn't find the process to be overly complex or difficult. 

Usually, the deployment doesn't take very long. It's a quick implementation.

What about the implementation team?

We've done deployments in the past for our clients. 

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

The price of the product is quite reasonable. 

Most of the solutions we have do not have any licensing requirements. You just buy the product.

What other advice do I have?

We are resellers. 

I normally recommend the solution to any user who wants a good switch which is not very expensive. Like Cisco, I always recommend it.

I'd rate the product at an eight out of ten.

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reviewer1042635 - PeerSpot reviewer
Science Technician at a government with 201-500 employees
Real User
Easy to use, straightforward installation, but could be more secure
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to use."
  • "In a future release, the solution could improve by being more secure and allowing the configuration of each port."

What is our primary use case?

We are using this solution to expand our network from different departments and we use fiber to make this connection.

What is most valuable?

The solution is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

In a future release, the solution could improve by being more secure and allowing the configuration of each port.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using D-Link Ethernet Switches for approximately 10 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and I have not had an issue since using it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

D-Link Ethernet Switches is scalable.

We have approximately 400 users using this solution in my organization.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is simple, it takes approximately 10 minutes. All you need to do is install the equipment, connect the power, and network cable. It is mostly plug and play, you do not need to configure it. 

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation myself. We have a team of eight that does the maintenance.

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

There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have evaluated Cisco Switches.

What other advice do I have?

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

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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IT Technician at a consumer goods company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Cost effective and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is scalable."
  • "We have issues with the stability."

What needs improvement?

We Plan to switch from D-Link Ethernet Switch to Cisco products. While we have so far been satisfied with the former and consider it to be more cost-effective, we do have issues with its stability.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using D-Link Ethernet Switch for upwards of 10 years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not opened any support tickets involving the solution, as we have not made use of technical support. 

How was the initial setup?

We have been using the solution for upwards of 10 years and so far so good. However, the majority of our switches are 100 Mbps, so we're looking to upgrade to one gigabit.

What other advice do I have?

While the solution is budget-friendly and reliable, someone who can afford it should go with a different brand.

When comparing D-Link Ethernet switches with those of Cisco, the port switch is the way to go.

I rate D-Link Ethernet Switch as a nine out of ten.

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CEO & Co-Founder at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Provide great security and ease of configuration
Pros and Cons
  • "I can't find anything wrong with our D-Link Ethernet Switches."

    What is our primary use case?

    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.

    What is most valuable?

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

    What needs improvement?

    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.

    For how long have I used the solution?

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


    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    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.

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

    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.

    How was the initial setup?

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

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

    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.

    What other advice do I have?

    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.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Jorge Costa Neves - PeerSpot reviewer
    IT Advisor at Silopor SA
    Real User
    Its integration is the most valuable
    Pros and Cons
    • "Its integration is the most valuable."
    • "It should be more stable, and it should have good integration with the cloud. It should support configuration, supervision, and control through the cloud."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use it to connect to some servers in our network. We also use a firewall from Sophos.

    What is most valuable?

    Its integration is the most valuable.

    What needs improvement?

    It should be more stable, and it should have good integration with the cloud. It should support configuration, supervision, and control through the cloud.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using this solution for the last one year.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is not stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We have around 100 users of this solution.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    We try to resolve issues by ourselves.

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

    We used a switch from Nortel.

    How was the initial setup?

    We don't install it ourselves.

    What about the implementation team?

    The supplier did the installation.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would not recommend this solution. We might not keep on using it in the future. I would rate D-Link Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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