D-Link 8-port 10/100 Desktop Switch with 4 PoE Ports

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If you’re looking for a cheap, simple way to get a handful more wired ports (and power a couple of small devices), this D-Link 8‑port desktop switch is the kind of no-drama buy that often just works. The built-in PoE is the real hook at this price: it’s a handy fit for basic office setups like powering a couple of IP cameras or a couple of VoIP phones/APs without needing extra power bricks cluttering the desk. For £51 ex‑VAT, it’s good value *if* your devices are within its intended workload and you’re not trying to run anything “power-hungry” at the same time.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it as a “main switch” for anything even moderately busy or mission-critical. At 10/100 speeds, it’s fine for typical office traffic and small camera feeds, but it’ll feel limiting if you’re pushing larger file transfers, backups, or anything approaching modern throughput. Also, if you need predictable performance under load or a longer-term scalable network plan, spending a bit more on a gigabit PoE option (even if it costs more upfront) usually pays back in fewer headaches later. Overall: buy it for small, steady deployments and light PoE needs—avoid it for fast networks and anything where downtime or performance constraints matter.