Port and Power Specifications
- Port Configuration: It features 8 x 10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet ports that support PoE, making it suitable for devices that don't require Gigabit speeds, such as standard IP cameras or VoIP phones .
- PoE Power Budget: The switch provides a total power budget of 72W across all ports . This allows you to power multiple devices, though you may reach the limit if you connect several high-power devices simultaneously.
- Time-Based PoE: This feature lets you schedule specific times for the PoE ports to turn on and off . It is useful for rebooting IP cameras on a schedule or saving energy by powering down devices during off-hours .
Management and Security
- Smart Management: As a "Smart" switch, it offers a web-based interface for easy configuration, allowing you to manage settings like VLANs and QoS without needing advanced networking training .
- Surveillance and Voice VLANs: It supports Auto Surveillance VLAN (ASV) and Auto Voice VLAN, which automatically prioritize video and voice traffic to ensure smooth transmission .
- Security Features: The switch includes security measures such as 802.1X port-based authentication for access control, Access Control Lists (ACL) for traffic filtering, and the D-Link Safeguard Engine to protect against virus attacks and traffic flooding .
Physical Design
- Fanless Design: It operates silently, making it suitable for deployment in quiet office environments .
- Compact Enclosure: It comes in a compact desktop size, though it can also be rack-mounted .
