D-Link 5-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Desktop Switch

Product Overview

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For £15.30 ex-VAT, this D-Link 5‑port Fast Ethernet unmanaged switch is the kind of boring, reliable “IT plumbing” you buy when you just need ports to multiply without drama. Unmanaged is exactly what it sounds like: plug it in and move on. In most small UK office setups, it’s great for things like connecting a couple of basic devices—printers, access points, or older network gear—where you don’t need VLANs, management, or fancy traffic handling.

That said, it’s not for anyone expecting modern gigabit performance or future-proofing. Fast Ethernet can feel limiting if you’re moving lots of files, doing backups, or running anything bandwidth-hungry on the same segment—especially if your existing network is already gigabit. Also, if you’re trying to tidy up network control (separating guest/office, monitoring, fixing issues via logs), unmanaged won’t help.

**Who should buy it:** small offices, home offices, and tight budgets where speed is “good enough” and simplicity matters. **Who shouldn’t:** teams with gigabit requirements, anyone building a managed network, or users who routinely copy large data across the LAN.