D-Link 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Desktop Switch

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

At £13.54 ex-VAT, this is exactly the kind of “just works” office switch you buy when you don’t want to think about it. A 5‑port gigabit unmanaged desktop model like this is ideal for small desks, meeting rooms, or temporary expansions—think adding a couple more wired devices to an existing router or patch point without any setup hassle. For most everyday B2B use (PCs, printers, NASes on the LAN), you’ll hardly notice anything different from pricier options because unmanaged switches don’t get in your way.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for networks that need more than basics. If you’re trying to run something with heavy internal traffic, require smarter traffic handling, or need VLANs/managed control for tighter network management, this won’t cover you. It also feels like the sort of purchase that’s great today but limiting if your needs grow—5 ports disappears fast in real offices. Overall: good value for small, low-risk setups; not the right tool if you’re building something you’ll want to manage and scale.