D-Link 16-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch

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For £61.36 ex-VAT, this D-Link 16‑port unmanaged gigabit switch is the kind of boring, reliable add-on you buy when you just need more wired ports and don’t want to babysit a managed setup. It’s a good fit for small offices, home working setups, or a light warehouse corner where devices are mostly plug-and-play (PCs, printers, IP phones, basic security cameras). Because it’s unmanaged, setup is essentially zero—plug it in, connect your endpoints, and you’re done. In real life, that simplicity is often the real value, not fancy features.

I wouldn’t bother if you need control—like VLANs, traffic prioritisation for VoIP, monitoring, or anything security/segmentation related. Also, unmanaged switches don’t give you troubleshooting visibility when something’s off, so if your network is already messy, this won’t help you fix it. But if you’re expanding a straightforward gigabit network and want a cheap, dependable port expansion, it’s a sensible buy and good value for the price.