D-Link is expanding its family of Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches with three new models supporting high PoE power budgets for home and small businesses. The entry-level switches offer sophisticated PoE+ supporting up to 30 watts per port. This makes it easy to power and connect more PoE devices – such as VoIP phones, wireless access points or network cameras – simultaneously within a network.
These features, combined with the ability to connect and deliver power to devices located away from conventional mains electricity outlets, make the new PoE switches an affordable and flexible option.
The choice between an unmanaged or smart switch makes it easy to get better efficiencies from the new switches no matter what your business network requirements are.
Ideal for micro businesses, the unmanaged 8 Port Desktop Gigabit PoE+ Switch (DGS-1008MP) comes with Plug-and-Play installation for a simple, DIY set up.
As small businesses and their networks grow, traffic increases when additional devices and applications are added to the Ethernet infrastructure. The new smart switches in the DGS-1100 Series come with 10 or 26 ports and make an ideal upgrade from an unmanaged network. Easy network management capabilities deliver added value at a fraction of the cost of other smart switches on the market. Functionality such as intelligent traffic management to reduce network load or stop unauthorised access, as well as network optimisation, can be performed through a web management interface or the D-Link Network Assistant Utility.
“Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications such as IP phones, cameras and intercom systems, and wireless access points, are becoming more commonplace in the business environment. Home and small businesses need to simplify deployment and power them all as networks grow,” said Kevin Wen, President of D-Link Europe Ltd. “D-Link’s new affordable PoE switches support higher PoE power budgets that can connect and run more devices within a network at once, all with easy set-up and management.”

The switches feature high-speed ports with fast Gigabit wired connectivity, plus full backwards compatibility for connections to older computers and equipment.
Each of the new D-Link switches offers advanced green technology, so each helps conserve energy, without impacting performance.
• The Series 10 Port PoE Switch (DGS-1100-10MP) is an entry-level smart switch that delivers up to 30 watts on eight PoE ports with a total power capability of 130 watts
• The Series 26 Port PoE Switch (DGS-1100-26MP) is an entry-level smart switch that provides 24 PoE-enabled ports, with a total power capability of 370 watts, with all PoE-enabled ports supporting up to 30 watts each at the PoE+ standard
• The 8 Port Desktop Gigabit PoE+ Switch (DGS-1008MP) is an entry-level unmanaged switch that offers up to 140 watts total available supporting up to 30 watts per PoE port.