D-Link DGS-F108 8 Port Gigabit Desktop Switch is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 4,800, brand new and sealed. The D-Link DGS-F108 gives eight wired devices full 1000 Mbps links through one compact metal box, with 16Gbps of total switching capacity so every port runs at full speed at the same time. It needs no setup: plug in the power adapter, connect your router, and each computer, console, printer or NAS drive links up automatically. Collect the D-Link DGS-F108 from our store at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Built for home offices and small offices running on Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku or Faiba, the D-Link DGS-F108 solves a common problem. Many Kenyan households now pay for plans above 100 Mbps, then plug everything into an old 10/100 switch that caps each device at 100 Mbps. Video editors moving raw footage to a NAS, accountants sharing large QuickBooks files, and gamers pulling down large game updates all feel that ceiling daily. The D-Link DGS-F108 removes it, giving each wired device ten times the local bandwidth of a Fast Ethernet switch. One switch wires a full desk cluster from a single router port.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops still push 10/100 switches at this size, Mascom International stocks the D-Link DGS-F108 because fibre speeds have outgrown them. The cheaper D-Link DES-1008C costs KSh 2,350, but for KSh 2,450 more the D-Link DGS-F108 carries every megabit your plan delivers. Customers across Nairobi tell us the switch is the upgrade they forgot, after paying for fibre and wondering why wired speeds stalled. Test it at our Kimathi Street counter, or order with pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties. Every unit carries a Mascom International warranty and after-sales support from our CBD desk.
Common Questions About the D-Link DGS-F108
Is the D-Link DGS-F108 worth KSh 4,800 in Kenya?
Yes, the D-Link DGS-F108 is worth KSh 4,800 for any Kenyan home or office on an internet plan faster than 100 Mbps. At that price you get eight full gigabit ports, a metal body and 16Gbps of switching capacity, which works out to KSh 600 per port. There is no subscription, no software licence and no setup fee. Most buyers keep a switch like this for years, so the extra spend over a 10/100 model pays back in time saved on every large transfer.
D-Link DGS-F108 or D-Link DES-1008C: which should I buy?
Choose the D-Link DGS-F108 if any device on your network needs more than 100 Mbps, and choose the DES-1008C only if none ever will. The DES-1008C costs KSh 2,350 at Mascom International and caps every port at Fast Ethernet speed. The D-Link DGS-F108 runs each port ten times faster, at 1000 Mbps. On a 200 Mbps fibre plan, the cheaper switch throws away half your bandwidth on every wired device. For a printer and two office PCs doing basic browsing, the DES-1008C is enough.
Will the D-Link DGS-F108 work with my Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku or Faiba router?
Yes, the D-Link DGS-F108 works with the router supplied by Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku, Faiba or any other Kenyan provider. Run one Ethernet cable from a spare router LAN port to any port on the switch, and the other seven ports share that connection. The switch needs no login, provider code or app. For full gigabit speed, the router port feeding it must also be gigabit, which you can confirm on the router label or its settings page.
How fast can the D-Link DGS-F108 move files to a NAS or shared drive?
The D-Link DGS-F108 moves files at up to 125 megabytes per second per port, the theoretical ceiling of a 1000 Mbps link. At that full line rate, a 50GB video project copies to a NAS in roughly 7 minutes, against about 67 minutes on a 10/100 switch. Real speeds also depend on the drives inside the NAS and the quality of your cables. Video editors, architects and photographers sharing large files across one office network see the biggest difference.
Is the D-Link DGS-F108 good for gaming on PS5, Xbox or PC?
Yes, the D-Link DGS-F108 suits gamers, because a wired gigabit link gives steadier latency than Wi-Fi in a crowded Kilimani apartment block. The PS5, Xbox Series X and most gaming PCs carry gigabit Ethernet ports, so the switch never becomes the bottleneck on big downloads. QoS support helps time-sensitive game traffic move first when other devices are busy. Connect your console, PC and smart TV to the same switch, and updates finish at the full speed your fibre plan allows.
Do I need to set up or configure the D-Link DGS-F108?
No, the D-Link DGS-F108 is an unmanaged switch that works the moment it powers on. Each port detects the speed of the connected device, and the switch learns up to 4K device addresses on its own. There is no web page, password or firmware to manage. The trade-off is that you cannot create VLANs or monitor traffic, so offices that need those controls should look at a managed model such as the D-Link DGS-1210-28P.
How does the D-Link DGS-F108 cope with power cuts, heat and dust in Kenya?
The D-Link DGS-F108 runs from a 12V 1A adapter, so its peak draw of about 12 watts sits comfortably on a small UPS during KPLC outages. It restarts on its own once power returns, with no settings to lose. The metal casing spreads heat without a fan, and its 0 to 40 degrees Celsius operating range covers ordinary rooms in Nairobi and Mombasa. With no fan pulling air through the casing, dust has far less route into the electronics.
Who should buy the D-Link DGS-F108, and who should skip it?
Buy the D-Link DGS-F108 if you run a home office, small office, editing desk or gaming setup on fibre faster than 100 Mbps. Skip it if you need to power CCTV cameras or access points over the cable, because the D-Link DGS-F1210-18PS-E PoE switch at KSh 25,000 handles that. Skip it if you have no router yet, since the D-Link DWR-111 at KSh 4,000 comes first. If you only wire three devices on a slow plan, the DES-1005C at KSh 2,100 is enough.
Technical Specifications
Switching Performance and Core Function
- 8 ports at 10/100/1000 Mbps, so each computer, console or NAS drive gets its own full gigabit link.
- 16Gbps non-blocking switching capacity, meaning all eight ports can send and receive at full speed together without slowing each other.
- Forwarding rate of about 1.49 million packets per second per gigabit port keeps video calls and game traffic moving under heavy load.
- 4K MAC address table stores roughly 4,000 device addresses, far more than any home or small office will ever connect.
- Full-duplex operation under IEEE 802.3x lets each gigabit port send and receive at the same time, doubling usable throughput on busy links.
- Unmanaged plug-and-play operation with no login, app or firmware, so a non-technical user can install it without outside help.
Ports and Device Compatibility
- IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab compliance means it works with any standard Ethernet device from any brand on the market.
- Ports link at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps automatically, so older printers and new gigabit laptops share the switch without conflict.
- Works with any fibre, cable or 4G router through a single spare LAN port, turning one router port into seven usable ones.
- Gigabit Ethernet on PS5, Xbox Series X, smart TVs and desktop PCs runs at its full rated speed through every port.
- Connects NAS drives, network printers, IP phones and desktop PCs, each at the highest speed that device itself supports.
- Cat5e or Cat6 cable carries full gigabit speed, while older Cat5 cable may hold a link down at 100 Mbps.
Traffic Handling and Network Features
- QoS support gives time-sensitive traffic such as video calls and online games priority when several devices transfer at once.
- IGMP snooping sends multicast streams only to devices that request them, keeping IPTV and camera video from flooding every port.
- Automatic MAC address learning updates the address table on its own as devices join or leave the network during the day.
- Per-port LINK/ACT indicator lights show at a glance which cables are connected and which ports are passing data right now.
- Power LED confirms the switch is running, which shortens troubleshooting when one desk suddenly loses its wired connection.
- No VLAN or traffic monitoring, since unmanaged switches trade those controls for zero configuration and a lower purchase price.
Build Quality and Daily Durability
- Metal housing resists knocks under desks and spreads heat across the whole casing instead of trapping it around the chips.
- Fanless design runs silently, suiting bedrooms, recording spaces and consultation rooms where constant fan noise would distract people.
- Compact 125 x 75 x 27 mm footprint fits beside a router, behind a monitor or on a crowded bookshelf.
- Weight of 0.45 kg keeps the switch steady on a desk, so pulled cables do not drag it off the edge.
- Operating temperature of 0 to 40 degrees Celsius covers typical office and home rooms without any need for air conditioning.
- Operating humidity of 10 to 90 percent, non-condensing, handles humid conditions indoors as long as the unit stays dry.
Power and Installation
- External 12V 1A power adapter accepts 100 to 240V input at 50/60Hz, covering standard mains supply in homes and offices.
- Peak power draw of about 12 watts lets the switch run for long stretches on a small UPS or inverter backup.
- Automatic restart after a power cut, with no settings to lose, keeps every desk online without anyone pressing a reset button.
- Installation takes three steps: connect the power adapter, connect the router cable, then plug in each device you want wired.
- Standard RJ45 ports accept any regular patch cable, so existing office cabling moves across without rewiring the room.
- Storage temperature range of minus 40 to 70 degrees Celsius protects spare units kept in hot stores or parked vehicles.
Package Contents
The D-Link DGS-F108 arrives brand new and sealed in its retail packaging, ready to connect as soon as it is unboxed.
- D-Link DGS-F108 8 port gigabit desktop switch
- 12V 1A external power adapter
- Quick installation guide and product documentation
Ethernet cables are not included, since every room needs different lengths. Ask Mascom International for Cat6 patch cables in the lengths your desks require, and collect everything in a single visit.
Warranty
The D-Link DGS-F108 carries a 12-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. If a port, the power adapter or the switch itself fails under normal use within that period, bring it to our Nairobi CBD service desk and we handle the claim directly. Keep your receipt, since claims are checked against the purchase date.
Where to Buy the D-Link DGS-F108 in Kenya
The D-Link DGS-F108 is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to see the switch running before you buy. Need fewer or more ports? We also stock the D-Link DES-1005C for small setups and 16 to 48 port PoE models for larger offices.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the D-Link DGS-F108 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay only when it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa and every other major city and town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each unit is backed by the 12-month warranty above, with claims handled at our CBD service desk. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current pricing and practical advice on building a faster home or office network.
