D-Link DES-1100-16/24 is the latest series of EasySmart Switches. Equipped with16 or 24 10/100 Mbps ports, the series integrates basic configurable functions that provide performance and scalability. With an easy to use management interface via PC Utility or Web Browser, this EasySmart series help Customers deploy their network quickly and easily. The DES-1100 Series provides a complete and affordable solution for Small and Medium Business’, or communities without IT staff. Their nonblocking architecture makes them suitable for Enterprise deployment and can be used in branch offices and meeting room environments that require simple management. Management options for the switches include Web Management and SmartConsole Utility. The series also supports Layer 2 features such as VLAN, QoS, and Port trunking, and even advanced Layer 3 features only found in more advanced switches, suchs IGMP snooping to optimize performance for multicast applications. Both models come with an innovative fanless design in compact  1”metal cases. This characteristic makes them ideal for silent environments, such as offices, libraries and classrooms, and dramatical y increases the switch’s lifespan.