D-Link DGS-1210-28P is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 43,500, brand new and sealed. This fully web-managed switch carries 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports that also supply Power over Ethernet, plus 4 combo Gigabit uplinks that accept either copper cable or SFP fibre modules. The D-Link DGS-1210-28P shares a 193W PoE budget across its ports and supports both IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at devices. It fits a standard 19-inch rack in a single 1U slot. Collect it at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it with countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery.
Built for the IT administrators and network integrators who look after SMEs, schools, SACCOs, clinics and hotels, this switch solves a common and costly problem. Staff laptops, guest Wi-Fi and CCTV cameras often share one flat network, so a single infected phone or busy camera stream slows everything. VLANs on the D-Link DGS-1210-28P split those groups into separate lanes that cannot see each other. The same cables also power ceiling access points, SACCO banking-hall IP phones, and clinic gate cameras. No power socket or adapter is needed beside each device, which cuts electrician time on every install.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops stock only unmanaged PoE switches, Mascom International keeps the managed D-Link DGS-1210-28P on the shelf alongside its smaller and larger siblings. It sits between the unmanaged 16-port DGS-F1210-18PS-E and the 48-port DGS-1210-52MP, giving a growing site room to add devices without paying for ports it will never fill. Network integrators across Nairobi tell us the web dashboard lets them hand a configured D-Link DGS-1210-28P to a client's office staff with confidence. Test it at our Kimathi Street store before you commit to a full rollout.
Common Questions About the D-Link DGS-1210-28P
Is the D-Link DGS-1210-28P worth KSh 43,500 for a small business in Kenya?
Yes, if your site needs more than 16 powered devices and separated networks. The D-Link DGS-1210-28P combines 24 PoE ports, 4 fibre-ready uplinks and VLAN management in one 1U box. Getting the same result from an unmanaged PoE switch means adding a second, managed switch, with two boxes, two power points and extra patch cables. At Mascom International the price works out to about KSh 1,554 per port across all 28 ports. Every PoE port also works as an ordinary data port for PCs and printers.
What is the difference between the D-Link DGS-1210-28P and the DGS-F1210-18PS-E?
The D-Link DGS-1210-28P is managed, while the DGS-F1210-18PS-E is unmanaged, and that single difference decides which one fits your site. The DGS-F1210-18PS-E at KSh 25,000 powers 16 devices and adds long-range mode for distant cameras. It cannot create VLANs, limit a port or block an unknown device. The DGS-1210-28P adds 8 more PoE ports, 4 combo uplinks, VLANs, access control lists and a web dashboard. Choose the smaller unit for a simple CCTV job, and this one where staff, guests and cameras must stay apart.
How do VLANs on the D-Link DGS-1210-28P keep guest Wi-Fi away from staff and cameras?
A VLAN turns one physical switch into several private networks that cannot reach each other unless you allow it. On the D-Link DGS-1210-28P you might place staff PCs on VLAN 10, guest Wi-Fi on VLAN 20 and CCTV on VLAN 30. A hotel guest in Naivasha streaming on the lobby Wi-Fi then never sees the front-desk billing PC or the camera recorder. Auto Surveillance VLAN and Auto Voice VLAN detect cameras and IP phones and move them into their own priority lanes, which saves integrators setup time.
Can the D-Link DGS-1210-28P power Wi-Fi access points, IP phones and CCTV cameras at the same time?
Yes, the D-Link DGS-1210-28P powers all three together, within its shared 193W PoE budget. Ceiling access points, desk IP phones and IP cameras each run from a single network cable carrying both data and power. The budget sets your limit: six PoE+ access points drawing the full 30W use 180W, while 24 devices averaging 8W use 192W. Check the rated draw printed on each device before you plan the layout, and leave a few watts spare. Both 802.3af and 802.3at devices are supported.
How does the D-Link DGS-1210-28P cope with Kenya Power outages?
The D-Link DGS-1210-28P runs from any standard Kenyan socket through its internal 100 to 240V AC supply, but it needs a UPS to ride through blackouts. Because it powers your cameras and phones too, one outage takes them all down together. Peak draw at full PoE load is 238.4W, so size the UPS for that figure plus your router and recorder. Once you save the configuration, your VLAN layout returns automatically when power comes back. Mascom International stocks UPS units and can match one to your cabinet.
Who should buy the D-Link DGS-1210-28P, and who should skip it?
Buy the D-Link DGS-1210-28P if you manage roughly 12 to 24 powered devices and need staff, guests and cameras kept apart. That fits school campuses, SACCO branches, clinics, mid-size hotels and offices with an IT administrator or integrator. Skip it if you only need a few wired desks: the DGS-F108 at KSh 4,800 or the DES-1008C at KSh 2,350 cover that. A plain 16-camera install suits the DGS-F1210-18PS-E, while a site with 40 or more powered devices should step up to the 48-port DGS-1210-52MP at KSh 77,000.
Can I manage the D-Link DGS-1210-28P without being a network engineer?
Yes, the D-Link DGS-1210-28P has a web dashboard that opens in any browser, plus a simplified surveillance mode for camera-heavy sites. Surveillance mode shows each camera's port, power draw and link status on one screen, which suits a clinic or school without a full-time IT person. Integrators also get a command-line interface, Telnet and SNMP v1, v2c and v3 for monitoring with tools they already use. A common approach is to have your installer set up the VLANs once, then let office staff handle routine checks.
How many cameras and office users can the D-Link DGS-1210-28P handle?
The D-Link DGS-1210-28P moves 56 Gbps of traffic, enough for all 28 ports to run at full Gigabit speed in both directions at once. That non-blocking design means a busy camera recorder never starves staff laptops of bandwidth. Its 16,000-entry address table covers far more devices than 28 ports connect directly, which matters when each access point serves dozens of phones. For a school campus in Nakuru or Eldoret, the fibre uplinks link separate buildings well beyond the 100-metre limit of copper cable.
Technical Specifications
Port Layout and Switching Performance
- 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports run at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps, so older printers and new laptops connect equally well.
- 4 combo uplinks accept copper RJ45 cable or an SFP fibre module, whichever suits the run to your router.
- 56 Gbps switching capacity lets every port run full Gigabit speed both ways without slowing any other port.
- 41.7 million packets per second forwarding keeps voice calls and camera streams smooth during the busiest hours.
- 16,000-entry MAC address table remembers every connected device, including phones joining through access points.
- 1 MB packet buffer absorbs short traffic bursts, such as many cameras uploading footage at the same moment.
Power over Ethernet Delivery
- 193W total PoE budget is shared across all 24 ports, so plan by adding up each device's rated draw.
- IEEE 802.3af support supplies up to 15.4W per port, covering most desk IP phones and fixed cameras.
- IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support reaches 30W on capable ports, enough for dual-band ceiling access points.
- Power on each port can be switched off from the dashboard, letting you restart a frozen camera remotely.
- One cable carries data and power together, removing a separate adapter and socket beside every ceiling device.
Virtual Networks and Traffic Priority
- 802.1Q VLAN support with up to 256 static VLAN groups separates staff, guests, cameras and phones cleanly.
- Auto Surveillance VLAN detects IP cameras and gives their video its own priority lane without manual setup.
- Auto Voice VLAN recognises IP phones and keeps calls clear while large downloads run elsewhere on the network.
- 4 priority queues per port use strict or weighted round robin scheduling to decide which traffic moves first.
- IGMP snooping sends multicast video only to ports that asked for it, instead of flooding every connected device.
- Link Aggregation (LACP) bonds several ports into one faster, fault-tolerant link to a server or recorder.
Security and Access Control
- Access Control Lists, up to 240 rules, stop guest devices reaching billing PCs, recorders or management pages.
- 802.1X port authentication demands a login before any device on a wall socket can join the network.
- Port Security limits each port to up to 64 approved MAC addresses, keeping unknown laptops off the network.
- DHCP Snooping blocks rogue routers that hand out wrong addresses and knock staff computers offline.
- ARP Spoofing Prevention stops a compromised device from secretly intercepting traffic between PCs and the router.
- Spanning Tree Protocol shuts down accidental cable loops before they flood and freeze the whole network.
Management and Monitoring Tools
- Web-based dashboard opens in any browser, with ten interface languages and no extra software to install.
- Surveillance mode shows each camera's port, power draw and link status in one simplified view.
- Simplified command-line interface and Telnet give integrators fast, repeatable configuration across several sites.
- SNMP v1, v2c and v3 feed switch health into the monitoring software your IT team already runs.
- SmartConsole utility finds D-Link switches on the network and applies batch settings to several at once.
- L2+ static routing lets chosen VLANs talk to each other where you allow it, without a separate router.
Build, Power and Installation
- 19-inch rack width and 1U height, at 440 x 250 x 44 mm, fit any standard wall or floor cabinet.
- 3.7 kg chassis sits steadily on a shelf and mounts firmly in a rack using the supplied brackets.
- Internal 100 to 240V AC power supply connects with a standard power cord, with no external adapter brick.
- Peak draw of 238.4W at full PoE load, or 27.4W with PoE off, guides correct UPS sizing.
- Three variable-speed fans at 52.2 dB suit a server cupboard or comms room rather than an open reception desk.
- Operating range of -5 to 50°C covers warm ceiling spaces and comms rooms without air conditioning.
Package Contents
The D-Link DGS-1210-28P ships in a sealed D-Link retail box with what you need for rack or shelf installation.
- D-Link DGS-1210-28P switch unit
- AC power cord
- 19-inch rack-mount brackets with screws
- Rubber feet for shelf or desktop placement
- Quick installation guide
SFP fibre modules and network patch cables are sold separately. Confirm the module type and cable lengths your site needs with our team on WhatsApp before ordering.
Warranty
The D-Link DGS-1210-28P ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk, where our team checks the unit, confirms the fault and arranges repair or replacement. Keep your receipt, and report any fault on WhatsApp first so we can rule out a configuration issue before you travel.
Buying the D-Link DGS-1210-28P from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the D-Link DGS-1210-28P as a single 28-port PoE configuration at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to see the port layout and dashboard before committing. Integrators planning several sites can discuss quantities with our team.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the D-Link DGS-1210-28P the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the switch and pay only when it arrives.
The D-Link DGS-1210-28P comes with the 12-month warranty detailed above.
Send us your device list and planned cable runs, and we will confirm whether the 193W budget covers your cameras and access points. Schools, SACCOs, clinics and hotels across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate network specifications, current pricing, and direct after-sales help from our Nairobi CBD store.
