D-Link 5-Port Desktop Gigabit PoE+ Switch

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £31.68 ex-VAT, this D-Link 5-port Gigabit PoE+ desktop switch is the sort of “just works” buy you keep on hand for small office installs. It’s ideal when you’ve got a couple of cameras, access points, or phones that need PoE and you don’t want to faff about with managed switches or rack gear. Five ports is a sweet spot for compact setups (reception + meeting room, small warehouse corners, a basic CCTV starter bundle), and the desktop form factor makes it genuinely painless to deploy without planning a rack.

That said, I’d only buy it if your PoE needs are modest. With these budget 5-porters, the main risk is total power headroom—some devices will draw more than you expect, and then you’re troubleshooting rather than working. Also, if you need features like VLANs, traffic control, or remote monitoring, this won’t scratch that itch; it’s for straightforward “power + connectivity” rather than network sophistication. If you’re feeding a couple of PoE endpoints and want low-cost Gigabit without complexity, it’s good value. If you’re building anything bigger or power-hungry, spend a bit more on a switch designed for your load.