The DES-3028P supports many security functions including Access Control List (ACL), 802.1x Port-Based/MAC-Based Access Control, 802.1x Guest VLAN, and RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication.
The D-Link Safeguard Engine incorporates advanced mechanisms to detect an attack against the central processing unit of the switch and to take corrective measures on the attacking interface. When a Denial of Service attack is waged against any of the switches, the D-Link Safeguard Engine detects the threat and prevents the overload of the central processor, thus insuring network integrity and helping to maintain open network bandwidth channels.
The DES-3028P provides support for 802.1Q VLANs for improved security and bandwidth utilization. VLANs provide a means of securing each broadcast domain, segregating them from each other. This in turn prevents users on one VLAN from gaining access to resources on other network segments. VLANs can be configured to segment departmental resources. For example, VLANs can be implemented on an SMB network to prevent the Marketing department from gaining access to secure resources in the Accounting department.
The DES-3028P is able to supply power to PoE enabled devices. Each port on the DES-3028P can support up to 15.4W of power, budgeting a total of 195W throughout all 24 ports. This can eliminate the need to place devices near power outlets and help clean up loose wires and cables. For any devices that are not PoE enabled, PoE Adapters such as the D-Link DWL-P50 can be used to provide power to non-compliant devices.