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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.

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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 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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reviewer1505349 - PeerSpot reviewer
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: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    reviewer1798977 - PeerSpot reviewer
    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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    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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    NadirShahzad - PeerSpot reviewer
    System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
    Real User
    Top 10
    Easy to set up, stable, and offers reasonable pricing
    Pros and Cons
    • "The product is simple to manage."
    • "The solution needs better local support."

    What is our primary use case?

    We primarily use it for Switches and Access points/Routers , and it's often chosen due to its general affordability.

    How has it helped my organization?

    We have a lot of options now against single requirements, options such as smart managed and fully managed Switches. Also, prices are comparatively on the lower side.

    What is most valuable?

    The solution's pricing is very reasonable.

    The product has the capability of connecting switches and also 10 gig ports, which is very economical for any kind of business. If you find, say, a model in Cisco, the price would be double for the same features.

    The solution is stable.

    It's easy to set up.

    The solution can scale if necessary.

    It's easy for us to provide a demo to clients for a couple of weeks if they would like to try out the product.

    The product is simple to manage.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution needs better local support. The SLA needs to be better.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I work with the solution from time to time. Sometimes we continuously work on D-Lonk, and sometimes there is a pause for three or four months. In total, it's likely been a few years at this point.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability has been pretty good so far. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. it's very reliable and the performance is good.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Typically the solution is used in medium-sized companies. Hotels, for example, are typical clients, as they have a limited budget for this type of technology.

    The solution can scale if the company needs it to.

    How are customer service and support?

    As service providers, we are able to provide support to our clients.

    The local support needs to be better. If we have expert engineers in the local market, it would be helpful. For example, while I cannot disclose any sales details when Cisco gave us our switch, there was a little bit of end customer to support from them at that particular time. During that particular time, if the customer sees any problem, Cisco would mitigate that problem. I don't know if D-Link has the same SLA type or not. Right now, it seems that the support just isn't as good as Cisco and what they offer upfront.

    I haven't required any technical support from D-Link as it's easy to manage as a technical person. It wouldn't be easy for a typical end-user, however, we can provide support. 

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

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

    We also work with Cisco or Juniper switches. Typically the solution we go with is chosen by the client.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is better than other switches as it has a multiple-degree interface. The CLI is just one. Not all the switches have a degree interface, whereas most of the D-Link switches do, at least, in terms of the managed switches.

    We provide maintenance and support to our clients as needed.

    What about the implementation team?

    We help our clients implement the switches. We do the initial setups for them as needed.

    What was our ROI?

    I am working on the technical side. 

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

    D-Link switches are better priced as compared to other brands. This is its edge in the market. The affordability is great.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We evaluated ASUS and TP-Link.

    What other advice do I have?

    Our company does not have a business relationship with D-Link.

    I have a model in D-Link and DGST6C0S, and this is a 48-volt switch.

    The version of the switches depends on the customer. We don't always work with the latest version. It depends on the customer's requirements.

    This is the best solution as compared to other options - and that includes Juniper, Cisco, and NETGEAR. Out of those, D-Link is the best.

    I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    System Administrative Engineer at Orbit Techsol
    Real User
    Stability is poor, and distribution at the core is not good
    Pros and Cons
    • "The initial setup was very easy and user-friendly."
    • "This solution is not good for distribution at the core."

    What is our primary use case?

    If we want to use an E-switch traffic flow, we use the leaf-spine architecture with 9300 Nexus switches. On the other hand, if we need normal data for a campus network enterprise level, we use the 6500, 4000 or 6000 series. We use these switches for only the access layer.

    What needs improvement?

    This solution is not good for distribution at the core.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using this solution for 25 years. We use layer three and two architecture. It includes all kinds of solutions. We also use the leaf-spine architecture, where we use the Nexus. It is deployed on-premises.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The scalability is not good and could be better.

    How are customer service and support?

    The technical support could be faster.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was very easy and user-friendly. Because we use it for only the access layer, it takes about 30 to 40 minutes to deploy.

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

    The pricing is good. Most enterprise customers prefer Cisco or Juniper switches because they have better scalability and reliability. But most customers use D-Link Ethernet Switches because it is cheaper. The licensing cost is also very low.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate this solution a three out of ten. I would recommend this solution to a company with a small budget, but if they have extra funds, there are better solutions like Cisco, Juniper or Aruba.

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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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