D-Link DGS-1005P/E network switch Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Black

Product Overview

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For £46.82 ex-VAT, the D-Link DGS-1005P/E is exactly the kind of no-fuss little workhorse you buy when you need a handful of ports and don’t want to overthink it. The big win here is PoE in an unmanaged format—ideal for basic desk/meeting-room setups where you want to power things like IP phones or small access points without adding extra power bricks. It’s also just easy to deploy: plug it in, plug in your devices, and you’re usually up and running immediately.

That said, it’s not for anyone who needs control or visibility. Since it’s unmanaged, you won’t get the “grown-up” features some teams want (port management, monitoring, VLAN control, etc.), so it’s best suited to straightforward environments rather than anything complex or security-sensitive. Also, £46.82 is low enough that you should assume it’s meant for small loads—so don’t expect it to be the backbone of a busy PoE-heavy network. If your requirement is “a simple 5-port PoE switch to tidy up a small site,” this is good value; if you want management features, look elsewhere.