D-Link 5-Port 2.5GB Unmanaged Gaming Switch with 5 x 2.5G - Multi-Gig, Network, Fanless, Plug & Play (DMS-105),Black

Does what it’s meant to do. No fuss multi gig switching at home allows me to make full use of my 2.5G connection. No issues.

It is a little pricey, but it is well built and does not compromise your network performance. I use it to share two 2.5 Gbps ports on my NAS with other equipment and it delivers. Keep in mind, this is unmanaged switch, so adjust your ethernet settings accordingly.

Works extremely well-plug and play. Seems to work better than the trendnet version I also bought.

Nice little 2.5GB switch that does the job for a reasonable price.

Bought 3 to upgrade my network for Fiber 2 gig connection. All work as intended and the lights were great for finding one bad cable not running at the intended 2.5 gigs. Replaced the cable and the switch lit up blue. Perfect.My only complaint would be the price. I remember my old gigbit switches being a lot cheaper than these even when gigbit first came out as the norm. I'm just glad I didn't decide to do 10 gig throughout my house; I'd be broke before I was finished.

I decided to get this switch to (theoretically) maximize the integrity of the electrical signals carrying packets of information to my streamer (WiiM Pro). My intention was to create some distance from the router before splitting off the signal. I also have the ifi LAN iSilencer isolating the input and switched the power supply to a 12v ifi iPower2 😅 I changed a lot at once, and I wasn’t in a position to blind test any of those individual components, but (and I’ll openly chalk the experience up to psychoacoustics), I do feel I heard a bit more clarity in some pretty “thick” mixes e.g. The “Mandy” and “It Follows” scores. Put another way, perhaps the circumstances allowed me to perceive more of the “live feed” from my senses (versus something consolidated over time like a smell), but I’m confident I’m not doing any harm to the system.The whole idea stemmed from learning that the clock in my WiiM is a reflection of its affordability. I also have a Denafrips Ares 12-1 (which has a buffer and re-clocking, so I was probably fine), but I figured if I can’t improve the WiiM, I can make its job (and anything downstream) easier 🤷‍♂️. My Roku Ultra is also catching signal from the D-Link. I see no differences there, but again, no perceived foul.The switch itself seems sturdy and worked right out of the box. I also appreciate the grounding post. It has a small footprint and the lights aren’t distracting. It might not be doing what I intended it to do, but I have every confidence it is doing what it’s *designed* to do very well.

Instantly connected my 2.5gb devices. File transfers between them improved dramatically. It does produce a fair amount of heat. when fully utilized.

Picked up the D-Link DMS-105 to upgrade my home network, and it's been great so far. Literally just plugged everything in and it worked immediately — no setup, no weird steps, just done. I’m getting full 2.5G speeds between my PC and NAS with no drops or hiccups. The switch is small, doesn’t get hot, and since it’s fanless, it’s totally silent which is a huge plus for my office.Build quality feels solid too, like something that’ll last for years. Definitely happy I spent a little more to get a multi-gig switch instead of sticking with a regular gigabit one. If you want a fast, no-fuss upgrade for your network, this is a great choice. Would absolutely buy it again.