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D-Link DGS-2208 8-Port 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch
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Brand | D-Link |
Number of Ports | 8 |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
Data Transfer Rate | 1000 Megabits Per Second |
About this item
- Add More Devices and Computers to the Network
- No Software or Configuration Required
- QoS Feature Helps Reduce Jitter and Lag
- Non blocking architecture with 16 Gbps total switching capacity moves data at full wire speed for maximum throughput
- Compact size makes it ideal for desktops with limited space
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Product Dimensions | 10.8 x 8.3 x 2.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
ASIN | B000FITKK8 |
Item model number | DGS-2208 |
National Stock Number | 5895-01-557-7393 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,989 in Computer Networking Switches |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 1, 2006 |
Manufacturer | D-Link Systems, Inc. |
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From the Manufacturer The first of the Green Ethernet products the DGS-2208 provides 3 key benefits to end users through its cutting edge innovative technology
- Reduces power consumption & creates less heat
- Extended product life
- Reduces Operating Costs Power Savings by Number of Connected Ports and Link Status
Computers do not require Internet access all the time; neither do switches utilize all ports at all times. When a computer or network equipment is shutdown, switches often remain on and continue to consume considerable amount of power. With Green Ethernet technology, D-Link switches can automatically detect link status and reduce power usage of ports that are idle. Computers or any connecting parties set to standby mode (not power off), however, will not provide significant power savings. Power Savings by Cable Length
The Green Ethernet switches have the ability to analyze the length of any Ethernet cable connected to them for adjustment of power usage accordingly. Shorter lengths require less power. Overall Power Savings Per Day
For a traditional switch, power consumption remains constant even when the ports are not in use. In a standard workday scenario where PCs are used for 10 hours a day and powered off 14 hours a day, and connected to the switch using 20 meter cables, D-Link's Green Ethernet can save up to 40%* power used for each system. Note: Switch uses switching power adapter. The cable length which PCs are connected to switch is 20m cables. Get the blazing speed of Gigabit Ethernet with the D-Link DGS-2208, an 8-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Switch that delivers power, performance, and reliability in one cost-effective, space-saving design. Increase the speed of your network server and backbone connections, or make Gigabit to the desktop a reality. Power users in the home, office, workgroup, or creative production environment can now move large, bandwidth-intensive files faster. Transfer graphics, CGI, CAD, or multimedia files across the network instantly. Power-Packed
The D-Link DGS-2208 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch features a non-blocking switching architecture that filters and forwards packets at full wire-speed for maximum throughput. An 8,000 MAC address table provides scalability for even the largest networks. Address learning and aging, 802.3x Flow Control for full duplex mode, and back pressure flow control for half-duplex mode alleviates traffic congestion and ensures reliable data transmission. Designed using industry standards, it is compatible with virtually all 10, 100, and 1000Mbps Ethernet devices and other vendor equipment. The D-Link DGS-2208 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch protects your existing network investments while providing you with a straightforward migration path to faster Gigabit speeds. Easy to use
The auto features of this gigabit switch make installation plug and play and hassle-free. No configuring is required. Auto MDI/MDI-X crossover on all ports eliminate the need for crossover cables or uplink ports. Auto-negotiation on each port senses the link speed of a network device (either 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and intelligently adjusts for compatibility and optimal performance. It also features diagnostic LEDs which display status and activity, allowing you to quickly detect and correct problems on the network. * Power savings may vary depending on products used. Maximum power savings when compared to a D-Link conventional switch. Uses up to 80% less energy when connected devices are powered down and up to 40% less energy when connected devices are used 10 hours and powered down 14 hours over a 24-hour period, when connected via 20 meter Ethernet cables. Green Ethernet features available on hardware version C1 or later.
This Product Is ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy--plus they help us all save money while making a difference. Find out more about ENERGY STAR. |
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Customers like the performance, quality, ease of setup, value, and temperature of the network switch. For example, they mention it has excellent performance, runs seamlessly, and has no obvious flaws. That said, they appreciate the value for money, saying it's relatively inexpensive per port. That and the fact that it runs cool.
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Customers like the performance of the network switch. They mention that it has excellent performance, works at super speeds, and runs seamlessly. It performs flawlessly at file transfers and allowing computers to talk to each other. It works without any problems and runs without a hitch on first boot. Some say that the switch is faster than the Netgear and always gets link speeds right.
"...Excellent price by comparison, great performance, and no problems at all with one that's been used day-in and day-out for over a year now...." Read more
"...It detects the maximum link speed available, configures the connection to that speed, and indicates the link speed with one of two different light..." Read more
"...On my mixed (100/gigabit) network, I notice no slowdown on my gigabit connections, even when both 100 and gigabit connections are active...." Read more
"...As you can see, the file copy times were drastically reduced after upgrading to this gigabit switch; my effective network speed increased by about a..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the network switch. They say it works like it's supposed to, has improved hardware, and has no obvious flaws. They also say it'll run reliably and is rock solid. Customers also say that it'd be an excellent switch for a gigabit network and is a great little 8-port gigabyte switch.
"...add than that really... it does what I expect it to do and looks decent in the process...." Read more
"...It's proven itself to be fast, reliable, and intuitive." Read more
"...We frequently use AirTunes to stream music, and experience no gaps or dropouts- which were a major issue on the WiFi network, and we have no..." Read more
"This is the best unmanaged switch I've been able to find...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the network switch to be simple, trivial, and intuitive. They mention that it's easy to connect and use, with no installation required. Customers also say that the switch is fast, reliable, and works automatically without any setup.
"The switch is easy to use and setup with good performance...." Read more
"...It's proven itself to be fast, reliable, and intuitive." Read more
"...trick in our home, and works fine right out of the box, with no configuration required." Read more
"...D-Link DGS-2208 from Amazon and when I hooked this up, it was totally plug and play...." Read more
Customers find the value of the network switch to be good for the money. They say it's an economical 8-port switch that works well and is relatively inexpensive per port. Customers also say that it'll provide connectivity between computers at a low cost.
"...Excellent price by comparison, great performance, and no problems at all with one that's been used day-in and day-out for over a year now...." Read more
"...Fast, fairly inexpensive, and well made. Recommended." Read more
"...For the price (around $40) these are an outstanding value...." Read more
"The switch is meant to be a low cost way to provide connectivity between computers. It has the ability to transfer at up to 1 Gbps...." Read more
Customers like the temperature of the network switch. They mention that it runs cool, doesn't even get warm to the touch, and has a reduction in heat. Some say that the unit has no fan, but it stays cool inside a closed wiring cabinet. Some mention that the power supply plug runs much cooler, in a much smaller package. Overall, most are satisfied with the temperature capabilities of the product.
"...Wide (physically), allowing for better spacing of RJ45 jacks* Remains cool (slightly warm near front of unit)*..." Read more
"...turns into cost benefits from less electricity usage, less heat generated by the product, and a longer life span due to less wear and tear...." Read more
"...My three switches have been running cool with no problems. One of them is in a structured wiring cabinet so it's not getting much ventilation...." Read more
"...The rest just work. They can take high temps of over 100 and low temps of below 5...." Read more
Customers like the ports on the network switch. They say the 8 ports are autosensing, well spaced, and easy to plug in and remove cables. The switch is capable of multiple port speeds simultaneously and is an easy way to add gigabit Ethernet ports.
"...The ports are well spaced, and it is easy to plug in and remove cables, even ones with plastic overmolded snagless heads...." Read more
"...The 8 ports are all autosensing so you just plug everything and there's no need to worry about anything...." Read more
"...this D-Link switch was an affordable solution, and it has eight ports for future expansion...." Read more
"...However, I did notice one very minor problem when testing the ports on this switch...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power consumption of the network switch. They mention that it reduces heat and saves power. Some say that the switch works great and boasts economic / low power consumption. They also mention that the desktop switch is low power, has no fan, and turns off ports not being used. Overall, most are happy with the product's power consumption and efficiency.
"...Remains cool (slightly warm near front of unit)* Very low-power AC adapter* AC adapter is space-friendly (not a "wall wart")..." Read more
"...Another new feature on this switch is its power saving feature. Ports that are not in use are turned off so the device uses less power over all...." Read more
"...The green technology to reduce power consumption is a good idea. We all know how all our gadgets can add to our electricity costs...." Read more
"...It seems like this one is truly low power." Read more
Customers are mixed about the lighting of the network switch. Some love the indicator lights on the front of the switch that let them know if they're connected. They appreciate the clear, bright LEDs that aren't blindingly bright. However, others say that the LED display could have been better and that the switch does not show a link light.
"...As far as ergonomics, I like the fact that there are indicator lights that show the device speed (yellow is 100 Mbps, green is 1000 Mbps)...." Read more
"...The only mediocre aspect of this switch is the light panel on the front...." Read more
"...I like this switch because the indicator lights are on the front and the ethernet connections are on the back, helping to keep the cables out of..." Read more
"...I like the status lights showing whic ports are gigabit speed...." Read more
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My main reason for picking this over the other 2 8-port gig switches was the color coded link lights. I have a mixed speed network with some devices running at 10/100 and most running at 1GB, and I find it useful to have some indication that they are running as expected.
One last thought: I have had no issues with the switch reverting to ALL 10/100 just because 1 device is running at that speed as some other reviewers have suggested. Presumably this was some kind of firmware issue which has been resolved in recently released models... I didn't have to download any new firmware to fix this.
EDIT 12/26/08:
I just bought my second one of these units.
The first one from this original review is still running strong and I haven't had any issues at all with it; so when I needed additional ports another one of these was a no-brainer.
The price is always among the cheapest around for a gig switch (and when on offer with a good rebate it is about as cheap as you'll ever see a good 10/100 MB switch for)
Excellent price by comparison, great performance, and no problems at all with one that's been used day-in and day-out for over a year now. What more could you want from an unmanaged gig switch?
All I had to do to get this switch (I keep almost typing 'router' but it's not) up and running was to plug it in and connect ethernet cables. It detected my network configuration and after rebooting computers that had been previously on 100mbit, everything was up and running at gigabit speed.
Since then, I haven't touched it. I haven't had to. It just works.
Some other comments have raised questions or issues with operating in a mixed network (some computers at fast ethernet and others at gigabit speed). I'm operating a mixed network and haven't had any issue whatsoever with this switch. It detects the maximum link speed available, configures the connection to that speed, and indicates the link speed with one of two different light colors.
The only mediocre aspect of this switch is the light panel on the front. The various light colors are similar to one another and in close proximity, it's hard to tell which lights are which colors and which are even on without standing directly in line with the panel. Still, I haven't had to even look at it since the initial configuration, so it's a very small issue.
Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with this switch. It's proven itself to be fast, reliable, and intuitive.
Connected to it are:
Synology DiskStation 209 (gigabit),
Dell Precision Workstation (gb),
An older Dell Dimension (10/100),
An older Macbook (10/100),
iMac (gb),
Macbook Pro (gb),
and a 5-port 10/100 switch, which in turn connects to a networked Blu-ray player, an Airport Express (with AirTunes connected to a sound system), and an Xbox 360.
Time Machine backups run flawlessly and reasonably quickly (4-5 times as fast as on my n-class WiFi network). We frequently use AirTunes to stream music, and experience no gaps or dropouts- which were a major issue on the WiFi network, and we have no problems streaming video from the Synology server to our Xbox- even when my kids are both video-chatting at the same time.
I don't expect enterprise-class gigabit service from this unmanaged switch, but at around 1/8 the price of a 10-port Cisco managed switch, this does the trick in our home, and works fine right out of the box, with no configuration required.