D-Link DES-1005C 5-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch — Fanless | D-Link Green | MTCTE Certified

The D-Link DES-1005C is built for home users, home office workers, students, and small businesses who need a minimal, affordable, and energy-efficient 5-port Fast Ethernet switch to connect a handful of wired devices — desktop PCs, laptops, printers, smart TVs, or gaming consoles — to a home router or small office network without any configuration. It is well-suited for desks with limited space, bedroom setups, small retail environments, and any location where a compact, silent switch is preferred over a larger 8-port model.

The DES-1005C delivers five 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports with 1 Gbps total switching capacity and a maximum packet forwarding rate of 0.74 Mpps for reliable wired connectivity across all connected devices. Auto MDI/MDIX on every port eliminates the need for crossover cables — any standard Ethernet cable works on any port without issue. The fully fanless design operates in complete silence, making it ideal for bedrooms, home offices, and any noise-sensitive environment. D-Link Green Technology automatically saves energy through two methods: port standby when no link is detected on a connected port, and cable length-based power optimisation that reduces power consumption for shorter cable runs — both working silently without any user interaction. Energy Efficiency Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) additionally reduces power during periods of low link utilisation. 802.3x Flow Control on each port prevents packet loss when a port's receiving buffer fills during traffic bursts. HOL Blocking Prevention maintains smooth data flow without port-level bottlenecks. LED indicators per port provide at-a-glance link and activity status. MTCTE certification confirms compliance with Indian telecommunications regulatory requirements. The ultra-compact 88×48×21.45mm footprint makes it one of the smallest D-Link switches available.

Model: DES-1005C
Switch Type: Unmanaged Desktop Switch
Interfaces: 5× 100Base-TX (RJ-45) — 10/100 Mbps
Auto MDI/MDIX: Yes (all ports)
Switching Capacity: 1 Gbps
Max. Packet Forwarding Rate: 0.74 Mpps
Forwarding Method: Store-and-Forward
MAC Address Table Size: 2,000 entries
Packet Buffer Size: 96 KBytes
Jumbo Frame: 2,048 Bytes
Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x
HOL Blocking Prevention: Yes
Energy Efficiency Ethernet (EEE): Yes (IEEE 802.3az)
Power Saving — Link Status: Yes (auto port standby when no link detected)
Power Saving — Cable Length: Yes (auto power reduction by cable length)
Cooling: Fanless (passive cooling)
Power Input: DC 5V, 0.55A
Max. Power Consumption: 0.784W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.4W
Max. Heat Dissipation: 0.406 BTU/h
MTBF: 1,785,631 hours
Dimensions: 88 × 48 × 21.45mm (W × D × H)
Weight: 434g
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH
Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
Certification: MTCTE Certified (India)

System Requirements: Compatible with any device featuring a standard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 port; DC 5V power adapter included; no configuration, drivers, or software required — plug-and-play out of the box; Auto MDI/MDIX on all ports allows use of any standard straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable

Setup: Connect power adapter, connect devices via standard Ethernet cables to any of the 5 ports; switch auto-negotiates speed and duplex settings per connected device; no management interface or VLAN configuration available — unmanaged switch

Mounting Options: Ultra-compact desktop placement; rubber feet for stable surface use; ideal for desk, shelf, or behind-monitor placement

Usage Environment: Ideal for home desks, student setups, small office environments, bedroom networking, and any minimal wired network expansion requiring quiet fanless 5-port Fast Ethernet switching with automatic energy-saving features