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(More customer reviews)Let me start by saying this is another quality product from D-Link. I mounted it to the wall behind my wife's desk so her laptop and network printer can both share the network instead of the laptop having to go over wireless when it's docked.
The main things I like about this switch are:
1) It's a switch - not a hub. That means it will run in full duplex mode and each connected device doesn't have to deal with as much network overhead. A switch will typically give more than double the performance than a hub in the same situation.
2) I ran some performance tests through this switch and verified that it really is capable of sustaining 100Mb/s in each direction.
3) This switch looks great - it has a clean design with the lights in front and the ports/power plug in the back.
4) It comes with a couple of screws and wall anchors to mount it to the wall (which I did).There are some downsides that may impact some people:
1) Even though this is made to mount to the wall, it hangs with the D-Link logo upside down and all the ports facing down. This seems backwards and I think D-Link should have at least made it possible for it to hang in either orientation.
2) This probably won't impact many users of a product like this, but you should be aware that it is NOT stackable.
3) By now we should all be used to this; but, this switch does NOT come with a network cable.Overall, I'd have to say this is one of those devices that works great - but I just don't think it will appeal to many people. The main reason I say that is because it is only a 10/100 switch in a world where 1Gb is very cheaply available (even from the same manufacturer). I suspect most people who need 8 ports are probably willing to spend just a few more bucks to pick up a 1Gb switch; and people who can live with 5 ports will find 1Gb switches costing less than the DES-1008E.
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D-Link DES-1005E 5-Port 10/100 Desktop SwitchExpand your wired home network with the D-Link 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch (DES-1005E). This Desktop Switch fits virtually anywhere because of its compact size. Its power connector and ports are conveniently located in the rear to avoid messy cables on the desk. This Desktop Switch can also be mounted on a wall or underneath a desk with the included wall mounting kit. By connecting the DES-1005E to your router, you can add up to four more computers to your home network. A game console, printer, print server, Network-Attached Storage (NAS) or network camera can also be added.
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