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Manager/S&T at NHSRCL
Real User
Top 5
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. 

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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. 

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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.

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Kadhirvelu V - PeerSpot reviewer
Hardware Networking Engineer at Vaeso
Real User
Top 10
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. 

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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. 

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Elvis Osagiede - PeerSpot reviewer
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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IT operations manager at Jambojet
Real User
Top 20
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.

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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.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We had 50 users of this solution.

How are customer service and technical 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.

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IT Manager at Concretemastersinc
Real User
A cost-effective switch that is easy to set up and has room for growth
Pros and Cons
  • "These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration."
  • "I would like an option to create different networks within the switch."

What is our primary use case?

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.

What is most valuable?

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

What needs improvement?

D-Link switches are not as robust as Cisco.

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

For how long have I used the solution?

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

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

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

How are customer service and technical support?

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.

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

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.

How was the initial setup?

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.

What about the implementation team?

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.

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

The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco.

What other advice do I have?

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.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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