D-Link DGS-2205 5-Port 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch
by D-Link Systems, Inc.
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Customer Review: Very good throughput for a small footprint
Summary: 5 Stars
My model is the DGS-2205 with the 5V power adapter. Like a previous reviewer, I noticed that I wasn't getting anywhere near gigabit speeds to my LaCie Ethernet Raid device. Well, that's because the LaCie Ethernet Raid Device is a slow pig.
After connecting my Mac Book Pro and my Mac Pro to the switch, I started offloading data to the Mac Pro.
Sustained throughput was 320 megabits per second with long bursts up to 720 megabits per second. At this point, the hard drive on the Macbook Pro was the bottleneck. Normally, I don't care for D-link products, but this little switch is quite the gem.
I've also noticed no noise from the unit, even when transferring large amounts of data at near wire speed.
Customer Review: D-Link DGS-2205
Summary: 5 Stars
I connected this switch to my home network and did not need to configure anything as I expected. Now I have a few more LED's lit in my computer room. I am currently using only one port but so far that port seems to work well enough. That port is used to connect my Directv HD DVR. I am still able to watch DVR recordings on my computer using the DIRECTV2PC application with only a few (2) very minor screen or sound stutters. I have watched three shows and the two stutter problems only manifested themselves on the first viewing. I also have a few other optional computer services running that I can suspend if I suspect they might be part of the problem. Bottom line - I like this product and think it was priced fairly.Customer Review: Second D-Link DGS I own...
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned an 8-port for over a year, and I'm very happy with the second 5-port I just bought here at Amazon. I've never had any problems with either, and they don't heat up or use a lot of electricity. I haven't measured, and I may be making these statements with only a vague feeling, but they work perfectly anyway. I'd recommend them to anyone, especially since you just plug them in, and you're done, so even beginners won't go wrong. No settings, no reboots, they just work, unlike many other network and computer componants. The one tiny gripe I have is that the display LEDs that turn from yellow to green when you're on highest speed on each line are a bit tough to see at an angle when mounted on a wall.Customer Review: Switch to This Unit for Plenty of Ports
Summary: 5 Stars
Need to expand your home ethernet network to accommodate more nodes? This inexpensive, well-constructed switch will do the job. Just plug one line from your router into this unit, then plug connections from your extra devices into the remaining ports. I recently purchased a network-ready Canon MP970 computer and needed a switch at my desk to share the ethernet connection with my desktop computer. Then I decided to plug a network cable into one of the remaining ports and dangle it behind my desk for those occasions when I also have to work on my office notebook computer. The 1000 speed of this switch enables me to stream media back and forth to other computers.Customer Review: Small device for big upgrade.
Summary: 5 Stars
This little guy replaced a very old 10M hub. That hub was being used to share one connection to my XBOX, my PS3, and my DirecTV.
We frequently use the XBOX to stream Netflix. The 10M did an OK job of this, but I had no idea the DLink would make it so much better.
I didnt have to set it up....I plugged in the uplink to port 1, and the others into ports 2, 3, and 4. Turned all my devices on.
And thats it! They all have great ping rates, and my Netflix are in HD every time they are capable. No more re-syncing during the movie.
Nice job on this one, DLink. And great price from Amazon.