D-Link DES-1008C – 8-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch with Plug-and-Play Installation, 1.6Gbps Switching Capacity & Energy-Efficient Ethernet
Overview:
• The D-Link DES-1008C is an 8-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch designed for SOHO networks, home users, small offices, and simple wired network expansion.
• It provides 8 × 10/100 Mbps LAN ports, allowing users to connect computers, printers, routers, IP cameras, NAS devices, and other Ethernet devices.
• The switch supports plug-and-play installation, requiring no configuration, making it suitable for quick and hassle-free network setup.
• It delivers 1.6Gbps switching fabric, supports store-and-forward switching, Auto MDI/MDIX, auto-negotiation, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, and 2,048-byte jumbo frames.
• It also supports IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet, helping reduce power usage automatically when there is no traffic or when connected devices are inactive.
Key Features:
• 8 Fast Ethernet LAN ports
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet support
• Unmanaged switch
• Plug-and-play installation
• 1.6Gbps switching fabric
• Auto MDI/MDIX on all ports
• Auto-negotiation for each port
• Store-and-forward switching
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet
• Jumbo frame up to 2,048 bytes
• Wire-speed reception and transmission
• Compact desktop design
• Low power consumption
• Suitable for SOHO and small office networks
Technical Specifications:
General:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DES-1008C
• Product Type: 8-Port 10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Switch
• Management: Unmanaged
• Installation: Plug and Play
• Device Interfaces: 8 × 10/100 Mbps LAN Ports
• Application: Home Networks, SOHO Networks, Small Offices, Desktop Network Expansion
Standards:
• Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
• Fast Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Energy Efficient Ethernet: IEEE 802.3az EEE
Performance:
• Switching Fabric: 1.6Gbps
• Transmission Method: Store-and-Forward
• MAC Address Table Size: 2,000 Entries
• RAM Buffer: 96KB per Device
• Jumbo Frame: Up to 2,048 Bytes
• Packet Filtering / Forwarding Rate - Ethernet: 14,880pps per Port
• Packet Filtering / Forwarding Rate - Fast Ethernet: 148,800pps per Port
Advanced Features:
• Auto MDI/MDIX: Supported on All Ports
• Auto-Negotiation: Supported for Each Port
• Switching Scheme: Secure Store-and-Forward
• Duplex Mode: Full / Half-Duplex for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Speeds
• Back Pressure: Supported at Half-Duplex Operation
• Wire-Speed Transmission: Supported
• EEE Compliance: Supported
Data Transfer Rates:
• Ethernet: 10Mbps Half-Duplex / 20Mbps Full-Duplex
• Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps Half-Duplex / 200Mbps Full-Duplex
Physical Specifications:
• LED Indicators Per Port: Link / Activity / Speed
• LED Indicator Per Device: Power
• Media Interface Exchange: Auto-MDI/MDIX Adjustment for All Ports
• Dimensions: 131 × 54 × 21mm
• Weight: 74.8g
• Power Input: DC 5V / 0.55A
• DC Jack Location: Side
• Standby Power Consumption: 0.55W
• Maximum Power Consumption: 1.55W
• MTBF: 1,579,582 Hours
• Maximum Heat Dissipation: 0.691BTU/h
Environmental Specifications:
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% Non-Condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-Condensing
Certifications:
• Certifications: CE Class B, CE LVD 2006/95/EC
Applications:
• Home network expansion
• Small office LAN switching
• SOHO wired network setup
• Computer and printer connectivity
• Router and access device connection
• NAS and file sharing networks
• Basic IP camera connection
• Fast Ethernet desktop network expansion
• Simple plug-and-play wired network deployment
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DES-1008C for small networks that need a compact and economical 8-port Fast Ethernet unmanaged switch.
• It is suitable for homes, small offices, shops, and simple network points where 10/100 Mbps connectivity is enough.
• The plug-and-play installation, Auto MDI/MDIX, and Energy-Efficient Ethernet make it practical for easy daily network use.
• For proper installation, Connect Gates recommends checking the required port count, internet speed, device bandwidth requirements, cable quality, and whether the project needs Fast Ethernet or Gigabit performance before deployment.