D-Link DES-1018P – 18-Port Unmanaged Desktop PoE Switch with 8 PoE Ports, 8 Fast Ethernet Ports, 2 Gigabit Combo Uplink Ports, 80W PoE Budget & Surge Protection
Overview:
• The D-Link DES-1018P is an 18-Port Unmanaged Desktop PoE Switch designed for IP cameras, wireless access points, IP phones, small offices, and basic PoE network expansion.
• It provides 8 × 10/100 Mbps PoE ports, 8 × 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports, and 2 × 10/100/1000BASE-T / SFP combo uplink ports, giving flexible connectivity for both copper and fiber uplink connections.
• The switch supports IEEE 802.3af PoE on ports 1 to 8, with a total 80W PoE budget, allowing PoE-capable devices to receive power and data through Ethernet cables.
• It includes enhanced surge protection on all PoE ports, helping protect the switch when powering outdoor PoE-capable devices.
• The 2 Gigabit combo uplink ports provide flexible uplink connectivity for reliable network connection to the main switch, router, NVR, or fiber backbone.
Key Features:
• 18-port unmanaged desktop PoE switch
• 8 × 10/100 Mbps PoE ports
• 8 × 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports
• 2 × Gigabit combo uplink ports
• 10/100/1000BASE-T / SFP combo support
• IEEE 802.3af PoE support
• 80W total PoE budget
• PoE supported on ports 1 to 8
• Enhanced surge protection on PoE ports
• 7.2Gbps switching capacity
• 5.36Mpps packet forwarding rate
• 384Kbytes packet buffer
• 8K MAC address table
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Suitable for IP cameras, APs and IP phones
Technical Specifications:
General:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DES-1018P
• Product Type: 18-Port Unmanaged Desktop PoE Switch
• Management: Unmanaged
• Installation: Desktop
• Application: CCTV Networks, IP Cameras, Wireless Access Points, IP Phones, Small Office Networks, PoE Network Expansion
Device Interfaces:
• PoE Ports: 8 × 10/100 Mbps PoE Ports
• Fast Ethernet Ports: 8 × 10/100 Mbps Ports
• Combo Uplink Ports: 2 × 10/100/1000BASE-T / SFP Combo Ports
• Total Ports: 18 Ports
PoE Specifications:
• PoE Support: Yes
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af
• IEEE 802.3at Support: Not Supported
• PoE Supported Ports: Ports 1 to 8
• System PoE Budget: 80W
• PoE Use Cases: IP Cameras, Wireless Access Points, IP Phones, PoE Network Devices
Performance:
• Maximum Switching Capacity: 7.2Gbps
• Maximum Packet Forwarding Rate: 5.36Mpps
• Packet Buffer: 384Kbytes
• MAC Address Table: 8K
Layer 2 Features:
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control: Supported
Protection:
• PoE Port Protection: Enhanced Surge Protection on All PoE Ports
Applications:
• IP CCTV camera systems
• Wireless access point deployment
• IP phone networks
• Small office PoE networks
• NVR and surveillance network connections
• Fiber or copper uplink installations
• Desktop PoE network expansion
• Mixed PoE and non-PoE Fast Ethernet networks
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DES-1018P for small CCTV and office projects that need a simple unmanaged PoE switch with 8 PoE ports and flexible Gigabit combo uplinks.
• It is suitable for powering IP cameras, wireless access points, and IP phones while keeping additional Fast Ethernet ports available for non-PoE devices.
• The 80W PoE budget, 2 combo uplink ports, and enhanced surge protection make it practical for small surveillance and office network installations.
• For proper installation, Connect Gates recommends checking the total PoE load, camera/AP power requirements, SFP module compatibility, uplink design, and cable quality before deployment.