D-LINK DES 3028 Network hub

D-LINK DES 3028 - The DES-3028 is a managed 24-port 10/100 Layer 2 stackable switch with 4 Gigabit ports and 2 Combo SFP slots. This switch allows SMBs to set up a secure and eff (...) See more See less

ective network at an affordable cost. With additional features such as enhanced network security, bandwidth control, and advanced management, the DES-3028 is a cost-effective switch that delivers proven results. The DES-3028 provides support for 802.1Q VLANs for improved security and bandwidth utilization. VLANs provide a means of securing each broadcast domain, segregating them from each other. This in turn prevents users on one VLAN from gaining access to resources on other network segments. VLANs can be configured to segment departmental resources. The DES-3028 supports many security functions including Access Control List (ACL), 802.1x Port-Based/MAC-Based Access Control, 802.1x Guest VLAN, and RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication. The switch can then intelligently forward traffic to only those ports that request multicast traffic. Adversely, without IGMP snooping, multicast traffic is treated like broadcast traffic, with packets forwarded to all ports causing network inefficiencies. The DES-3028 supports a plethora of standards-based management protocols including SNMP, RMON, Telnet, web-based GUI, SSH/SSL protocols, and DHCP Relay Option 82. D-Link also simplifies management by featuring Single IP Management (SIM); a useful tool that allows multiple switches to be configured, monitored, and maintained from any workstation using a single IP Address. (Description excerpted from: Oyyy)