D-Link DSS-16+ Desktop 16-Port Switch


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The D-Link DSS-16+ is a powerful desktop dual-speed 16-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet/Fast Ethernet NWay auto-negotiating switch. Designed to bring switching to the small office and small business, the DSS-16+ delivers high-speed switching capabilities at a low price per port. The switch functionally eliminates unnecessary traffic and relieves data congestion by delivering dedicated bandwidth for each of the 16 ports. An individual port can connect to either an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet device, and n-way auto negotiation automatically determines the transmission speed of the attached device on each port.

The DSS-16+ provides dynamic buffer allocation that employs network-load balancing for faster data handling. The uplink interface connection enables easy expansion. The DSS-16+ uses fast store-and-forward architecture to ensure low latency and high data integrity, and supports stacking through two MDI-II uplink shared ports.

D-Link offers a lifetime warranty.


The D-Link DSS-16+ unmanaged switch with (16) 10/100BASE-T ports is the latest addition to our popular line of Express EtherNetwork products. D-Link’s Express EtherNetwork line of products combines ease of use with unsurpassed performance for an exceptional value.

Ease of Use

The DSS-16+ is truly a Plug-&-Play switch, with features like:

Auto Speed Sensing

The Switch senses whether a network device is running at 10Mbps or 100Mbps and automatically adjusts for optimal performance.

Auto Negotiation (Full or Half Duplex)

Whether you are running at Half- or in Full-Duplex, the Switch automatically negotiates and runs the highest supported transmission rate.

Auto MDI/MDIX Crossover

All ports support auto-negotiating MDI/MDIX detection, which eliminates the need for crossover cables or uplink ports. The DSS-16+ is the perfect choice for Plug-&-Play support for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T networks.

Wire-speed Performance

The DSS-16+ features a non-blocking wire-speed architecture, with a 3.2Gbps switching capacity, for maximum data throughput. The DSS-16+ also features an integrated universal power supply, and per port diagnostics LEDs that make it easy to spot check for problems. With wire-speed filtering and Store-and-Forward switching, the DSS-16+ maximizes network performance while minimizing the propagation of bad network packets.


1 Fast, but prone to fail
I picked up a DSS 16+ switch and it definitely improved our network of 14 computers. We were using the two uplinks. I purchased the system in January and it has a 3 year warranty.

Yesterday, it died completely. We lost all our ports. You cannot get through D-Link tech support by phone, and e-mail has been slow to get an RMA.

In retrospect, I think the slightly more expensive Link-Sys switches may be manufactured with better quality control.

Pete


2 Not outstanding, then problems!
We had this switch for about a year. It worked well, but was not exceptional. This week, two of our workstations couldn't connect to the server. The problem turned out to be that several ports on the switch had gone bad. I've uplinked a spare hub to the DSS-16+ and things are working fine for now. I plan do some research and get a more reliable switch.
3 Once Again D-Link Delivers
I previously owned 2 D-Link hubs and they worked great and are still in good shape, but they are Hubs. That is why I bought this 16 port Switch. And now my Small Office Network is much faster. (As would any network that traded in a hub for a switch.)

I have owned this for 3 months now and everything still works perfect. I have never traced a problem in my network down to this switch. Ever since we purchased it nobody in the office has complained about the speed being to slow.

I have and will recommend this product to any and everyone who could use this or other D-Link switches.


4 I Highly Recommend D-Link's DSS-16+ Switch.
I purchased the DSS-16+ to replace 3 hubs I was using for my small office network. After connecting the switch, I couldn't believe how fast my network operated. I gained dedicated bandwith per port and no longer had to share my bandwith with other users. The DSS-16+ has full-duplexing to provide maximum speeds for 10/100 network cards. D-Link provides lifetime warranty so I know I can't go wrong. I question the problems the other guy experienced because this switch alleviated all of my network traffic and gave me the fast performance I seeked. I would definitely recommend the DSS-16+ to my family and friends.
5 Poor product / technical support is even worse
If you are looking for a reliable, quality switch, look elsewhere. The first switch we received was DOA. Tech support turn around was more than a week, and they ship UPS ground. As a result, we had to rely on an old hub for over two weeks! The new switch worked well, for about two weeks. Then it too failed. If you need a reliable workgroup switch, look somewhere else. We gave up and replaced ours with a Bay Networks Netgear FS516 switch for about the same money and we can rest easy with good support. So far it hasn't broken either.

Sunday, 06-Jul-2008 16:58:55 CDT
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