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D-Link Ethernet Switches pros and cons

Vendor: D-Link
3.9 out of 5
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PROS

D-Link Ethernet Switches are easy and straightforward to install with no configuration needed.
They are highly stable and reliable, showing few fault frequencies.
The setup process is user-friendly and suitable for all levels of expertise.
D-Link Ethernet Switches are scalable and cost-effective for low-cost environments.
The switches have valuable features like VLAN and a reliable VPN.

CONS

D-Link Ethernet Switches need improvements in stability, scalability, and overall performance to compete with other vendors.
The switching capacity is considered low, and they could benefit from enhanced resilience akin to Cisco devices.
Security features are inadequate and require significant development, including better support for configuring each port.
There is a demand for centralized management for ease of administration and better visibility across networks.
Pricing for high-end switches could be more competitive, potentially lowering costs by 5% to 10%.
 

D-Link Ethernet Switches Pros review quotes

NadirShahzad - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 7, 2022
The product is simple to manage.
Daniel Kivuthi - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 22, 2024
The management interface makes network management very easy.
MichaelNdwiga - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 20, 2024
There are many good points about this product. Number one, they are very stable, and easy to configure and manage.
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reviewer1798977 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 14, 2022
The initial setup is straightforward.
PC
Apr 19, 2021
These switches are simple and easy to configure.
PB
Dec 17, 2024
The switches have a graphical user interface that makes configuration good, easy, and straightforward.
reviewer1505349 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 3, 2021
I can't find anything wrong with our D-Link Ethernet Switches.
Syed Taha - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 12, 2023
It is very stable and reliable.
CL
May 14, 2020
These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration.
DivyeshDesai - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 6, 2022
The initial setup is straightforward.
 

D-Link Ethernet Switches Cons review quotes

NadirShahzad - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 7, 2022
The solution needs better local support.
Daniel Kivuthi - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 22, 2024
In future releases, I would like to see improved security and an improved CLI (Command-Line Interface).
MichaelNdwiga - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 20, 2024
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.
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reviewer1798977 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 14, 2022
They need to have some more high-end switches.
PC
Apr 19, 2021
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.
PB
Dec 17, 2024
Areas of the solution that have room for improvement include scalability, as it should improve both scaling and security.
Syed Taha - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 12, 2023
It could be easier to scale on managed devices.
CL
May 14, 2020
I would like an option to create different networks within the switch.
DivyeshDesai - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 6, 2022
The technical support needs a lot of improvement.
GM
Nov 12, 2024
For high-end switches, the price could be 5% to 10% cheaper.