D-LINK DES-1210-28P 24-Port PoE Switch

D-LINK DES-1210-28P 24-Port PoE Switch

The D-LINK DES-1210-28P 24-Port PoE Switch is a Web Smart switch designed by D-Link. It’s made for small and medium businesses and offers a great mix of performance, energy efficiency, and simple management. In addition, it uses D-Link Green technology to reduce power consumption without lowering performance. Therefore, it’s a perfect choice for growing networks that need more control and flexibility.

PoE Power Support

To support your devices, the switch follows IEEE 802.3af (15.4W) and 802.3at (30W) PoE standards. Each of its 24 PoE ports can power devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points. Furthermore, with a total PoE power budget of 193 watts, you can connect and run multiple devices at once—without the need for separate power cables.

When it comes to setup, the DES-1210-28P is very easy to install. It works with regular Cat.5 and Cat.5e cables, which are commonly used in most networks. Moreover, it supports auto-negotiation and MDI/MDIX, so you don’t need special crossover cables. As a result, both setup and integration into your network become faster and more convenient.

Key Features

24 PoE-Enabled Ports — supplies power and data over the same cable to devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) — simplifies installation by powering devices without extra power cables.

Smart Managed Switch — allows basic network control and configuration for better traffic handling.

High Port Count — supports up to 24 wired devices for network expansion.

Stable Performance — delivers reliable wired network connectivity for offices and business environments.

LED Indicators — shows port power, link, and activity status at a glance.

Energy Efficient — helps reduce power usage and lower operating costs.

Flexible Mounting — can be installed on a desk or mounted in a rack for neat setup.

The DES-1210-28P switch comes with several important Layer 2 features that help improve network performance and reliability.
For example:

• IGMP Snooping (v1/v2) – helps manage multicast traffic more efficiently.

• Port Mirroring – allows you to monitor network activity for troubleshooting.

• Spanning Tree Protocols (STP, RSTP) – prevent network loops and ensure stable connectivity.

• Link Aggregation (802.3ad LACP) – increases link speed and provides backup paths.

• Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x) – reduces packet loss during heavy traffic.

• Loopback Detection & Cable Diagnostics – help you quickly find and fix connection issues.

D-LINK DES-1210-28P Better Traffic Management

To help manage data flow smoothly and keep the network working well, the switch includes several helpful traffic control features.

• First, Auto Voice VLAN gives voice traffic (like phone calls) higher priority. This helps keep calls clear and free from delays.

• Next, DSCP QoS sorts data by type. This improves the flow of traffic and reduces lag.

• Also, Bandwidth Control lets you set speed limits for each port in small steps of 64 Kbps.

• Finally, each port has 4 priority queues to make sure the most important data goes first.

Strong Security Features

In addition to traffic control, the DES-1210-28P keeps your network safe with strong and easy-to-use security tools.

• First of all, 802.1X Port-Based Access Control checks every device before letting it connect.

• Then, Port Security saves up to 64 MAC addresses per port, helping block unknown or unwanted devices.

• After that, ARP Spoofing Prevention protects your network from fake or harmful messages.

• Lastly, the D-Link Safeguard Engine™ blocks large traffic floods that could slow down or crash the network.

So overall, these features make the DES-1210-28P a smart choice that’s fast, secure, and easy to manage.

Quiet and Efficient

Moreover, the switch has a fanless design, which means it runs quietly without making any noise.
On top of that, it uses less power, making it eco-friendly and helping you save on energy costs.

D-LINK DES-1210-28P Technical Specifications

Ports:

• 24 Fast Ethernet ports (10/100 Mbps)

• 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)

• 2 combo ports for either RJ45 or SFP connections

Performance:

• First, Switching Capacity: 12.8 Gbps

• Forwarding Rate: 9.52 Mpps

• MAC Address Table: up to 8,000 entries

Management Options:

• Easy-to-use Web GUI

• Telnet CLI access

• SNMP v1/v2/v3 for remote monitoring

• TFTP client for file transfers

• Lastly, System logs and event tracking for troubleshooting

DES-1210 Series Overview

The DES-1210 Series includes switches with 8, 24, or 48 Fast Ethernet ports. Additionally, each model comes with 2 Gigabit ports and 2 combo ports that support either RJ45 or SFP for fiber connections. Moreover, these switches support IPv6 management, making them a smart choice for future-ready networks.

• DES-1210-28P:

  • 24 Fast Ethernet ports

  • 2 Gigabit ports

  • 2 combo ports

  • Great for a mix of speed and affordability

• DES-1210-28P:

  • Same as the DES-1210-28 but with PoE support on all 24 Fast Ethernet ports

• DES-1210-52:

  • 48 Fast Ethernet ports

  • 2 Gigabit ports

  • 2 combo ports

  • Best for setups needing many device connections with some high-speed uplinks