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D-Link Ethernet Switches vs Meraki MS Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

D-Link Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
12th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Meraki MS Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
95
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of D-Link Ethernet Switches is 6.2%, up from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Meraki MS Switches is 4.0%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

MichaelNdwiga - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced network efficiency through features and demonstrate minimal downtime
One of the issues is the range of their products. They need to increase it. For example, if I want a 12-port switch that is fully managed, it's not easy to find. So, I have to opt for a 24-port switch that is fully managed, which might not be necessary as I only need 12 ports. So if they could increase the range of the switches in regards to the features, and the number of ports, that would be beneficial. So, that's the only potential improvement. The switches are perfect otherwise. Ideally, I'd like to see a central management system included as part of their license, not as a separate purchase. Currently, we have to manage switches independently. A central portal for managing all switches and providing visibility would be great.
MajidKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Remote access enhances troubleshooting with potential for more intuitive interface
We are working with Citrix and router, but in Cisco for Cisco vendor only. We are taking from them since 2015.  The main use case involves some small business customers needing one router, one switch, and two to three access points. It is easy to handle the devices with just a small knowledge of…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The initial setup was very easy and user-friendly."
"It is a stable solution."
"The switches have a graphical user interface that makes configuration good, easy, and straightforward."
"Its integration is the most valuable."
"It is very stable and reliable."
"These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration."
"I can't find anything wrong with our D-Link Ethernet Switches."
"There are many good points about this product. Number one, they are very stable, and easy to configure and manage."
"Easily installable, with good scalability, stability and technical support."
"I like that I can patch and manage them remotely from the user portal."
"Support has been very good."
"The most valuable features of Meraki MS Switches are simple deployment and administration. You can have all your switches in one place and manage them."
"This is a sophisticated product with easy configuration that can save time and effort."
"This is an OK solution for small to medium-sized businesses with no IT staff."
"The management is cloud-based so you do not have to be on-premises to work with it."
"The reliability and ease of configuration are good."
 

Cons

"They need to have some more high-end switches."
"The solution could be cheaper."
"The solution needs better local support."
"It should be more stable, and it should have good integration with the cloud. It should support configuration, supervision, and control through the cloud."
"Currently, D-Link Ethernet Switches are often not used in large data centers due to issues with performance and scalability."
"For high-end switches, the price could be 5% to 10% cheaper."
"Areas of the solution that have room for improvement include scalability, as it should improve both scaling and security."
"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."
"Meraki MS Switches do not offer as many features as their competitors, so we are quite limited in what we can configure on the switches and firewalls."
"It would be good to include the command-line access someday."
"In reference to an area of improvement sometimes the switch does not connect to the internet initially."
"There are compatibility issues with certain Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices, which we would like to see resolved."
"I've had some hardware failure issues on the POE side on several switches across the years. There seems to be a problem with the POE ports of their unit system."
"They tend to have some weird issues with fiber uplinks."
"It would be helpful to have more features like an iOS interface."
"Technical support hold times seem to be getting longer."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
"These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."
"The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco."
"It has a good return on investment. It has indeed saved us resources significantly."
"This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"D-Link Ethernet Switches' price is good."
"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
"The price of Meraki MS Switches is less expensive than other similar solutions."
"It would be better if they had a one-time purchase option instead of a subscription model."
"I don't have an issue with the price of this solution."
"We paid for our switches outright, at a cost of between $15,000 USD and $18,000 USD."
"Meraki is not an expensive switch, like Cisco."
"We have an annual subscription for licensing and it is expensive."
"The Layer 3 switch is the most expensive switch."
"The pricing is very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Healthcare Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
What do you like most about D-Link Ethernet Switches?
D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Ethernet Switches?
The pricing of D-Link Ethernet Switches is cost-effective. For small data centers, it is good to have D-Link switches as the cost is less compared to other features.
What do you like most about Meraki MS Switches?
The most valuable features of Meraki MS Switches are their reliability and simplicity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki MS Switches?
Meraki MS Switches, including their licensing, are somewhat expensive, particularly when compared with competitor solutions like HP.
What needs improvement with Meraki MS Switches?
The prices are a little higher than other vendors. However, within the Cisco customer segment, customers mostly recommend it because they are existing users, and they are satisfied with their curre...
 

Also Known As

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MS220, MS320, MS420
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School
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