DMS-106XT

As you can probably guess from my tone throughout this review, I found it pretty tough to fault the D-Link DMS-106XT network switch given its price tag and wide variety of network connectivity. There are a few design choices that are going to split opinion (metal throughout, LEDs, very unconventional shape, etc) but these are quite minor points in the grand scheme of things. The Price tag of this switch for a 10GbE and 2.5GbE switch, even unmanaged, is going to make it damn near irresistible to many buyers and now that it has had some time in the market to increase exposure, availability and reviews, the price tag has become increasingly flexible (arriving as low as £130/$140 in some retailers). D-link could stand to be a little clearer about the turbo mode and it’s advantages with the DMS-106XT and the extent to which those LEDs can actually be customized is pretty weak, but you are clearly getting a sturdy, solid and high-performance piece of kit here. Additionally, with the increase of affordability of 10GbE, as well as 2.5GbE becoming the defacto port to be used with WiFi 6 client hardware, this switch has a much wider audience than it might have had just 2 years ago. A great piece of kit and one I heartily recommend.

looks very nice that’s all the job I get maximum speed in my room

Overheating appears to be the bane 2.5G tech today. This switch is somewhat of an exception as while it does run warm when handling long transfers, it's not enough to boil an egg on it. Also, it hasn't throttled or outright failed yet, which I can't say for other 2.5G switches I have suffered, premium or not. Also, it's pretty to look at and keeps all the cables in the back. Can't beat that really.

You get what you pay for

Bought this for the QOS ports, I've got my work PC hooked up and it gives me bandwidth priority for Teams calls rather than streaming. I can also transfer files to local storage a lot quicker now.

Does everything that I want it to do

Great product when it works. First one lasted 2 months. Replacement lasted 2 days. Purchased 3 of these and all 3 have gone back as become faulty with no Ethernet connection at all.

It works very fast. I can only recommend. Good quality

Mijn verbinding in huis werkt nu sneller , Nas en enkele pc samen gaan vlot, nu zonder haperingen, wat ik niet gedacht had, is dat mijn internet sneller binnenkomt. Super tevreden, verbinding tussen de 2 switchs is nu 2.5Gb/s

Es fácil de instalar y no necesita experiencia para manejar la instalación, los puertos 2,5Gb y 10Gb perfectos.

goede router met beloofde snelheid, maar na een paar weken in turbo modus, hangt de router vast, dan moet ik de stroom er afhalen en dan werkt ie terug. heel vervelend, want je moet op locatie zijn om de router te rebooten...

I have 2.5gbit network cards installed so wanted to make use of it. File transfers from my pc to my NAS which both connected to this device I am getting 270MB/s transfer speed and stable.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Incredible Speed Boost – Fixed My Internet Issues! I purchased three RJ45 Cat8 cables to use with my 2.5G coaxial adapters, and the results have been game-changing! My internet speed skyrocketed—boosting performance by 80% compared to just using Cat8 cables alone. Before installing the Cat8 cables, I was unknowingly using a mislabeled Cat5e cable that I had mistakenly bought from Walmart in a Cat7 package. No wonder my internet was so slow, unstable, and kept randomly disconnecting every 4 hours! I originally thought my ISP was throttling my internet, but it turns out the wrong cable was the culprit all along. Now, with the correct Cat8 cables, my D-Link QoS 6-Port Multi-Gigabit Unmanaged Switch (with built-in turbo mode) delivers super-fast and stable internet. The 2.5G coaxial adapters further boost both speed and connection quality, making a huge difference in my setup. I’m using a Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro (Unlocked, AT&T 4G LTE service), and while it’s not 5G, I’m extremely satisfied with the massive speed improvements. I also tested my D-Link DI-102 Internet/VoIP Accelerator Adapter, and together with the Multi-Gigabit switch's turbo mode, my network performs better than ever! Even though I couldn’t invest in the most powerful 5G router or modem/router combo, this setup has completely transformed my internet experience without breaking the bank. If you’re struggling with slow speeds or frequent disconnections, check your cables! I highly recommend these Cat8 cables and 2.5G coaxial adapters. They made a night-and-day difference in my internet speed. Super happy with this purchase!