D-Link 24-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Desktop Switch

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £24 ex-VAT, this D-Link 24-port Fast Ethernet unmanaged switch is the kind of boring-but-handy kit that actually earns its keep. If you’ve got a small office where most devices are on 100Mbps anyway (typical for older PCs, printers, basic access points, and straightforward wired networks), it’ll do the job without drama. Unmanaged means there’s nothing to misconfigure, and in a lot of “just make it work” deployments, that simplicity is worth more than flashy features.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re expecting any modern “speed-up” in your network or you have bandwidth-hungry traffic. Fast Ethernet is the limiting factor: if you’re moving big files, backing up servers, or you’ve got newer gigabit equipment, you’ll feel the ceiling quickly. Also, unmanaged switches are great for day-to-day connectivity, but if you need traffic control, monitoring, VLANs, or anything remotely “managed”, this won’t cover you.

**Who should buy:** small offices, spare-port expansion, temporary rollouts, or cheap access-layer wiring where 100Mbps is acceptable. **Who shouldn’t:** anyone planning for gigabit performance, server uplinks, or needing segmentation/visibility. At this price, it’s a solid filler switch—just don’t expect it to be a long-term performance upgrade.