Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs D-Link Ethernet Switches comparison

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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
"It is very stable. Performance is very good.""The solution is stable and reliable.""The most valuable features are uptime and stability.""Manageable features, which we heavily used like web GUI and SNMP.""The solution is stable.""What matters most to me is the security of the product, and Cisco does a pretty good job.""It is a stable and good product.""The initial setup is easy."

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"These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration.""Its integration is the most valuable.""It's plug-and-play. There is no configuration necessary.""D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service.""These switches are simple and easy to configure.""The solution is scalable.""The initial setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches is very easy.""We use the solution for the network and ethernet connection."

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Cons
"In the future, I would like to see more focus on software-defined networking solutions.""It's an old tool that needs to be more competitive with other solutions that are available on the market such as HP, or Dell.""Another area of improvement is scalability.""Cisco Linksys could be more secure. It could also add a controller to control all the devices, like the access points and so on.""Linksys support is subpar.""It would be ideal if, for private users that are not companies, the solution could be made even cheaper.""On a scale of one to ten, with one being the worst and ten being the best, I rate the tool's scalability as seven since there are some limitations.""You do need a bit of knowledge about the solution. There's a small learning curve involved when implementing the product."

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"They need to enhance stability.""It could be easier to scale on managed devices.""The technical support needs a lot of improvement.""The solution could be cheaper.""The solution's web filtering feature could be improved.""We have issues with the stability.""Its security features need improvement.""There is room for improvement in terms of stability."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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.
    Top Answer:Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the… more »
    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
    10th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,539
    Comparisons
    4,250
    Reviews
    30
    Average Words per Review
    379
    Rating
    8.4
    13th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    7,947
    Comparisons
    7,472
    Reviews
    14
    Average Words per Review
    356
    Rating
    7.6
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    Also Known As
    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
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    University14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Retailer14%
    Transportation Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    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.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while D-Link Ethernet Switches is ranked 13th 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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