D-Link 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Desktop Switch

Product Overview

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At £13.36 ex-VAT, this is one of those “it just works” little 8‑port Gigabit unmanaged desktop switches. For most office setups and light IT use, unmanaged is exactly what you want: plug it in, connect your devices, and move on. There’s no fiddling with VLANs, no management headaches, and no chance of accidentally breaking someone’s network with a bad config. It’s ideal for giving extra wired ports to a desk area, small meeting rooms, spare lab/patching, or expanding behind a router/modem where you don’t need anything fancy.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it as a core network switch or where you need control. Because it’s unmanaged, you get no monitoring, no traffic rules, and no way to segment devices properly. If you’re expecting things like tighter security between departments, managed QoS for voice/video, or you need visibility into what’s happening on the network, you’ll outgrow it quickly and pay more later. In short: brilliant value for basic port expansion; not the right tool if you need governance or advanced features.