D-Link DGS-105GL 5-port Gigabit unmanaged desktop network switch

Compact 5-port Gigabit desktop switch

The D-Link DGS-105GL is a five-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch built for desktop use. Its fanless metal enclosure runs silently and draws a maximum of 3.55 W from an external 5 V, 1 A adapter. Plug-and-play operation requires no configuration software, making it a straightforward way to add wired connections for PCs, smart TVs, or network-attached storage.

Suits quiet home and small-office desks

The switch fits environments where silent operation and minimal power draw matter, such as living-room media centres or shared workspaces. It supports IEEE 802.1p QoS with eight queues per port to prioritise voice and video traffic automatically. Buyers who need Power over Ethernet for cameras or access points should consider a PoE-capable model, and networks requiring VLANs, link aggregation or remote management will need a managed switch.

10 Gbps total switching capacity

The 10 Gbps switching fabric provides non-blocking throughput across all five Gigabit ports simultaneously. This figure determines whether the switch can sustain full-duplex 1000 Mbps traffic on every port without congestion. If your workload demands higher aggregate bandwidth or 2.5/10 GbE port speeds, a switch with a larger fabric and faster ports is required.