D-Link DGS-1005G 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

by D-Link

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches ; 15.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003X7TRWE
• Item model number: DGS-1005G
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (143 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #3 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Switches
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 3, 2010

Product Description

Size: 5-Port

Amazon.com Product Description

Part of a new series of Green devices using D-Link Green technology, the D-Link 5-port Gigabit Switch (DGS-1005G) is ideal for extended networking in small or home offices. In addition to fast Gigabit networking speeds, the DGS-1005G saves energy while reducing heat output, providing you a longer product life without sacrificing operational performance or functionality.

 

The D-Link DGS-1005G 5-port Gigabit Switch. Click here for a larger image.

 

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Key Features

• 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports for ultra-fast wired connectivity

  

• Built-in D-Link Green technology
• Inexpensive Gigabit solution
• 10 Gbps switching fabric
• Auto MDI/MDIX crossover for all ports
• Secure store-and-forward switching scheme
• Full/half-duplex for Ethernet/Fast Ethernet speeds
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Supports 9,000 Byte Jumbo Frames
• Supports IEEE 802.1p QoS (4 Queues, Strict Mode)
• Supports Cable Diagnostics Function
• RoHS compliant
• Plug-and-play installation

IEEE 802.1P QoS

QoS prioritizes network traffic so that time-sensitive data is delivered efficiently, even during bursts of high data traffic. This helps ensure an optimal experience for streaming media, VoIP calls, and online gaming.

Cable Diagnostics Function

The D-link cable Diagnostics function enables you to efficiently detect cable conditions through the LED display on the front-panel. You can determine whether the pin connections of your cables' connectors are correct, facilitating network troubleshooting.

Think Green

Combined with an efficient power adapter that is EnergyStar level V qualified, minimized the use of harmful substances (RoHS compliant) in the device and enclosed in recyclable packaging.

Conserves Energy

The DGS-1005G 5-port Gigabit Switch helps you conserve energy automatically through several methods. It automatically powers down ports that have no link activity, allowing the switch to save energy by cutting power usage for unused ports or ports connected to computers that have been shut down. It can also detect connected cable lengths and adjust power usage accordingly, helping you save energy without effecting networking performance.

The 5-port Gigabit Switch was designed with the environment in mind. It is compliant with energy Star level V, as well as with the strict CEC and MEPS regulations that require the use of energy efficient power adapters. The switch is also built to follow RoHS standards to minimize use of hazardous materials, and uses recyclable packaging that helps reduce waste, complying with the WEEE directive.

What's in the Box

5-Port Desktop Switch, power adapter, quick start guide, wall mount kit. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

 

	10/100 5-Port	10/100 8-Port	Gigabit 5-Port	Gigabit 8-Port
	D-Link DES-1005E	D-Link DES-1008E	D-Link DGS-1005G	D-Link DGS-1008G
Connect computers and devices to your network
Access files between computers
Share music and video
Plug and play instantly
Share an external hard drive or printer across wired network
Transfer files over faster wired connection (Gigabit; 10/100/1000)
Troubleshoot connection problems
Reduce jittery audio
Enjoy lag-free gaming
Conserve energy

Product Description

D-link DGS-1005G Ethernet Switch - 5 Port DGS-1005G Switches & Bridges

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

72 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little switch - elegant packet switching, June 21, 2011

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D. Dean - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D-Link DGS-1008G 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (Personal Computers)

I was looking for a small, low-power, reliable little 8-port gigabit enabled switch with auto mdi/mdix.. and I found it. The unit runs very cool, is completely silent, and sits eloquently in the background. Before I purchased this, I reviewed Linksys (aka Cisco), Trendnet, HP, and a few others options for aggregate throughput, buffer RAM, power usage, etc.

The Dlink DGS-1008G is right at the top of the pack with 16Gbps backplane and 11.9 million packets per second, which roughly translates to .703 Gigabits of sustained throughput, which should be around 87.875MBps (MegaBytes, not bits). Keep in mind that 1Gbps = 125MB of throughput. Not any consumer switches I have found out there that can sustain this data rate. This is one of the highest throughput switches available in 8-port consumer, with HP and Trendnet second and third (in that order).

Worked perfect out of the box. I made up a few more Cat5e cables and away I went. Now if Dlink would only combine this switch with a wireless router and a WAN port!!! THAT would be awesome.

Update 06-26-11: Now that I have had time to test this out, I can get about 84-85 Megabytes per second of throughput, close to the numbers i mentioned above. Tested using iperf/jperf with TCP/UDP. Make sure to set all devices to jumbo frames to get this throughput. I went into network adapter settings and changed the default packet size to 9K MTU. Changed my Synology NAS for 9K also.

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Switch., November 20, 2010

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Chris V. (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: D-Link DGS-1005G 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (Personal Computers)

Going from a NetGear to this was like moving from Detroit to the Swiss Alps. Nice and small, yet great build quality. Internet performance is more solid than with other switches I've tried over the years. One huge plus is, it doesn't get hot like the others. Good job D-Link another top-notch product.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best switch for the money, December 13, 2010

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Richard A. Nathan (Idaho Falls, ID United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D-Link DGS-1008G 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (Personal Computers)

This is a fantastic product. It's hard for some reason to find a good Gigabit Switch. Most consumer switches are 10/100, not 10/100/1000, and they sell for the same price or more than the D-Link. Prior to this, I was using several Dell 2708 switches. They ran flawlessly but are large and heavy (and made of metal). This product is tiny, mostly plastic, light, and runs cool. I also like the power saving features. The D-Link 5-port Switches, at half the price, are an excellent value.

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