Switch D-Link GO-SW-5G/E, 5 ports 10/100/1000

This D-Link GO-SW-5G/E is a small, unmanaged switch with 5 ports, aimed at home and small office networks. Its idea is simple: you connect up to five network devices with RJ-45 and link them into a gigabit local network, without settings and without drama. The compact body, basic LED indicators for connection and power, and operating temperature from 0 to 50°C make it convenient for daily use on a desk, shelf, or next to the router. D-Link offers a 24-month warranty, which is okay for this type of equipment.

What you get

With the five RJ-45 ports, you can easily expand the number of available network outputs from the router – for desktop PCs, consoles, printers, TV boxes, and NAS. Support for IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab standards means compatibility with classic Ethernet and gigabit speeds, as long as your other equipment supports them. The 128K buffer memory and the table for up to 2K MAC addresses are more than sufficient for a typical home or small office environment, without unnecessary complications. The Link/Act and Power LED indicators give you a quick visual check of whether there is a link and traffic on the ports. The power supply is simplified – a DC 5V, 1A adapter that you plug in and forget.

• 5 x RJ-45 ports allow you to connect several computers, consoles, and other LAN devices to one network without the need for complex configuration.
• Support for IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab ensures compatibility with 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet environments for flexible use in various network scenarios.
• IEEE 802.3x and 802.3az add full duplex with flow control and energy-efficient Ethernet, which helps for a more stable connection and lower consumption in idle.
• Table for up to 2K MAC addresses allows the switch to “remember” multiple devices and direct traffic more efficiently in small and more congested local networks.
• 128K buffer memory helps for smoother packet processing during momentary peak loads, so there are fewer packet losses.
• Operating temperature from 0 to 50°C provides enough range for installation in a typical home or office environment, even in warmer rooms.
• DC 5V, 1A power supply ensures low consumption and easy positioning, as you do not need special electrical installation.

Who it is suitable for

This switch is suitable if you want to quickly and cheaply add more LAN ports to your home or small office network – for gaming machines, media players, IP phones, or printers. It is not for large corporate environments needing managed features, VLANs, and complex policies, but for plug-and-play scenarios, it does a perfect job.

The most sensible thing here is the combination of 5 gigabit ports, support for the main Ethernet standards, and simple DC 5V power supply, all packed into a small device with a 24-month warranty from D-Link.