D-Link ONVIF-Enabled Security Switch Examined

Author: Brian Karas, Published on Aug 05, 2016

D-Link has embedded ONVIF discovery software into a network switch, and are targeting security integrators with what they claim is a unique offering to optimize setup and management.  

In this report we examine D-Link's security switches and their potential benefits and limitations for integrators.

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Comments (8)

Undisclosed Manufacturer #1

08/05/16 02:52pm

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IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed Manufacturer #1 | 08/05/16 03:37pm

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08/05/16 03:56pm

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IPVM | In reply to Charles Baker | 08/05/16 04:00pm

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IPVM | In reply to John Honovich | 04/04/17 01:13pm

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IPVM | In reply to Brian Karas | 04/04/17 01:21pm

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