In future releases, I would like to see improved security, an improved CLI (Command-Line Interface), and switches that have support for PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ (Power over Ethernet). I'd also like to see advanced VLAN technologies.
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.
The solution’s security features need improvement. There should be more parameters for enhanced cybersecurity, including traffic inspection, SSL offloading, etc.
I do not have any notes for improvement. This is an older product. I'm not sure if newer products have more features. It could be easier to scale on managed devices.
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.
The throughput on D-Link Switches is pretty low. The interface is not very user-friendly. This is unlike Meraki switches, for example, which have a graphical-based interface (GUI).
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
2022-08-02T11:09:16Z
Aug 2, 2022
The D-Link Ethernet Switches have to be replaced because they are difficult to manage and security is poor. They should add centralized manageability to make the solution better, it will allow administrators to better know what is happening on the network.
Projects Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Reseller
2022-03-14T13:22:00Z
Mar 14, 2022
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.
IT Technician at a consumer goods company with 11-50 employees
Real User
2021-05-25T07:12:00Z
May 25, 2021
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.
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.
CEO & Co-Founder at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
2021-03-03T05:47:22Z
Mar 3, 2021
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.
It should be more stable, and it should have good integration with the cloud. It should support configuration, supervision, and control through the cloud.
Typically managed using a browser-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), D-Link Ethernet Switches are attractively priced and support an essential set of Layer 2/2+ switching functions including VLAN, Link Aggregation, QoS, Bandwidth Limiting, Access Control Lists, and more.
In future releases, I would like to see improved security, an improved CLI (Command-Line Interface), and switches that have support for PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ (Power over Ethernet). I'd also like to see advanced VLAN technologies.
D-Link Ethernet Switches' switching capacity is low. The solution should improve stability and not support Cisco or Juniper networks.
The solution could be cheaper.
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.
There is room for improvement in terms of stability.
The solution's web filtering feature could be improved.
The solution needs to improve layer 2 switches.
The solution’s security features need improvement. There should be more parameters for enhanced cybersecurity, including traffic inspection, SSL offloading, etc.
I do not have any notes for improvement. This is an older product. I'm not sure if newer products have more features. It could be easier to scale on managed devices.
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.
The solution needs better local support. The SLA needs to be better.
The throughput on D-Link Switches is pretty low. The interface is not very user-friendly. This is unlike Meraki switches, for example, which have a graphical-based interface (GUI).
The D-Link Ethernet Switches have to be replaced because they are difficult to manage and security is poor. They should add centralized manageability to make the solution better, it will allow administrators to better know what is happening on the network.
This solution is not good for distribution at the core.
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.
In a future release, the solution could improve by being more secure and allowing the configuration of each port.
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.
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.
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.
It should be more stable, and it should have good integration with the cloud. It should support configuration, supervision, and control through the cloud.
D-Link switches are not as robust as Cisco. I would like an option to create different networks within the switch.