We performed a comparison between D-Link Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS 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."We use the solution for the network and ethernet connection."
"D-Link has a graphical interface that is easy to use. It is simple enough that our junior technicians can configure the switches."
"Its integration is the most valuable."
"There are many good points about this product. Number one, they are very stable, and easy to configure and manage."
"These switches are simple and easy to configure."
"These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration."
"The solution is easy to use."
"D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service."
"Its cloud feature and cloud management are great. They are the most valuable aspects."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to orchestrate the network from the cloud."
"The most valuable features of Meraki MS Switches are the GUI mode which is helpful for access and good dashboards."
"We find value in its ability to enable cloud management and visibility. They are also easy to deploy. It's very convenient because you can see who is accessing, what type of UI system they're using, what applications they're using, the bandwidth, and more."
"The most valuable feature about Meraki is the console. The second most valuable feature, to me, is the technical support and the infrastructure behind the console."
"The solution is very stable."
"The interface is great. It's easy to understand for the customer."
"It helps manage multiple switches deployed in different locations with a single console on the cloud."
"The solution's web filtering feature could be improved."
"It should be more stable, and it should have good integration with the cloud. It should support configuration, supervision, and control through the cloud."
"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 availability could be improved."
"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."
"Its security features need improvement."
"The technical support needs a lot of improvement."
"The lead time for delivery can be a challenge, and there is room for improvement in this area."
"I don't think that the cost is a problem, but sometimes the price requires convincing the customer of the value."
"The scalability and integrative abilities with on-premises systems could stand improvement."
"This is quite an expensive solution."
"They're definitely missing some of the higher end data center Cisco features."
"The pricing can be made cheaper."
"Sometimes the controller in the cloud that controls the access points does not have the most accurate information. There is sometimes a glitch in keeping the management controller that is in the cloud up to date."
"Some people would have some reservations about the yearly subscription. Maybe they could offer an option of having a one-off or perpetual license to let people test it and see how it goes."
D-Link Ethernet Switches is ranked 11th in Ethernet Switches with 24 reviews while Meraki MS Switches is ranked 5th in Ethernet Switches with 87 reviews. D-Link Ethernet Switches is rated 7.8, while Meraki MS Switches is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of D-Link Ethernet Switches writes "Plug-and-play, zero maintenance, and reasonably priced". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Meraki MS Switches writes "They're not expensive and configuration is very easy". D-Link Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, whereas Meraki MS Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center. See our D-Link Ethernet Switches vs. Meraki MS Switches report.
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