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How to Manage Network Certificates and PKI
18 Mar, 2026
£29.90 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
At £25 ex-VAT, the D-Link DGS 1100-08V2 is the kind of “just works” little 8‑port Gigabit switch that’s hard to beat for simple office needs. If you’re adding a few wired devices—think a couple of PCs, an office printer, a VoIP phone, or a small NAS—this is the classic budget-fit option. It’s also easy to deploy: no fussing with setup, no managed headaches, and you typically get the immediate benefit of moving from 10/100 to proper Gigabit throughput without paying enterprise money.
Where I’d be cautious is if you actually need real “smart” features beyond basic behavior, or if you’re building something where VLANs, traffic control, or advanced monitoring are part of your requirement. In that case, spending slightly more for a more fully featured smart/managed model can save you from limitations later. For small sites, home offices, spare-switch duty, and light network expansion, it’s a strong buy—particularly at this price. If your network is anything beyond straightforward, confirm what “smart” means for your use case before you commit.

TP-Link
TP-Link Omada SG2005P-PD V1.6 - Switch - smart - 1 x 10/100/1000 (PoE++) + 4 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+) - pole-mountable, wall-mountable - PoE++ (64 W)

TP-Link
TP-Link Omada SG3428XMPP V1.8 - Switch - L2+ - Managed - 16 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+) + 8 x 10/100/1000 (PoE++) + 4 x 10Gb Ethernet SFP+ - rack-mountable - PoE++ (500 W)

Netgear
NETGEAR GS108LP - Switch - 8 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+) - desktop, rack-mountable, wall-mountable - PoE+ (60 W) - DC power

Netgear
NETGEAR Plus GS108Ev4 - Switch - unmanaged - desktop, wall-mountable