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We performed a comparison between Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and D-Link Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. D-Link Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is it is easy to manage.""Linksys switches are easy to use. You can pull the switch out of the box, plug it in, and it's going to work.""The deployment of the solution is quite fast.""Cisco's product is excellent and highly stable with decades of experience in switching and technology. It's a top-notch solution when your entire network operates within the Cisco ecosystem, allowing for a wide range of capabilities. However, the challenge with Cisco lies in its prioritization. When integrating with third-party solutions, like Juniper, it can be somewhat challenging, but it still performs reasonably well. Setting up Cisco switches is not a straightforward process; it's complex and requires more than simply powering them on and figuring things out as you go. You need a solid understanding of switch and stack configuration because Cisco has its unique software features. Cisco excels in vendor lock-in, meaning that if you want to combine Cisco switches with non-Cisco functionality, it can be both time-consuming and costly. While Cisco offers the most extensive capabilities, it can also be less flexible and more challenging when you want to deviate from the Cisco ecosystem.""The most valuable feature of this solution is the support.""Overall, they have a good quality product.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable since no issues have been reported.""It is easy to use and stable."

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"The initial setup is straightforward.""It is a stable solution.""These switches are simple and easy to configure.""The solution is easy to use.""These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration.""The product is simple to manage.""The initial setup was very easy and user-friendly.""The tool's fault frequency is very less."

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Cons
"They need to develop better UI. Other products have a nice GUI.""The product must be made cloud-based.""Integration is not easy since the device component is separate.""We are using an old version of this solution and it could be more stable.""Some experts say that the price may be lower or that the ethernet switches are complex to set up and manage, maybe because of limited port density, supports, and quality of service, like capabilities.""The Cisco user interfaces can be difficult to use and maintain.""This product does not generate reports, so I would like to see something with better reporting.""Make them tougher and more ruggedized for warmer and Industrial types of environments, and HumiSeal the main boards and internal components."

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"They need to have some more high-end switches.""It could be easier to scale on managed devices.""The availability could be improved.""There is room for improvement in terms of stability.""The solution needs to improve layer 2 switches.""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.""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.""They need to enhance stability."

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  • "It's an affordable price for small companies using on-premises networks where cloud services are too expensive for them."
  • "If you look at the product portfolio from Cisco, it's quite expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
  • "I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
  • "Cisco switches are a little expensive when it comes to the price."
  • "The price of Linksys products is pretty reasonable."
  • "The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
  • "Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
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  • "The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco."
  • "These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."
  • "They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
  • "The solution is budget-friendly"
  • "There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
  • "The price of D-Link Ethernet Switches is in the 4,000 to 5,000 rupees or 65 to 100 USD range. The price of the solution is not expensive."
  • "This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco."
  • "It is an affordable solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product is reasonably priced. It is flexible. We can pay for it monthly or annually.
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    Top Answer:D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service.
    Top Answer: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.
    Ranking
    9th
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    379
    Rating
    8.4
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    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
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    Average Words per Review
    356
    Rating
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    Linksys Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    Linksys Ethernet Switches bring greater reliability and coverage to your home network.
    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.
    Sample Customers
    Linz AG
    George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School
    Top Industries
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    Manufacturing Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
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    University14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Retailer14%
    Transportation Company14%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise52%
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    Small Business61%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise22%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise49%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. D-Link Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. D-Link Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while D-Link Ethernet Switches is ranked 11th in Ethernet Switches with 24 reviews. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0, while D-Link Ethernet Switches is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". On the other hand, the top reviewer of D-Link Ethernet Switches writes "Plug-and-play, zero maintenance, and reasonably priced". Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Aruba Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches, whereas D-Link Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. D-Link Ethernet Switches report.

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