Apartments, condominiums, dormitories, hotels, senior living communities, and mixed-use properties rely on connected systems for surveillance, access control, entertainment, resident services, guest experiences, communications, and building operations.
Whether a property is being newly built, expanded, renovated, or modernized, the network infrastructure behind those systems should be planned with bandwidth, power, uplinks, visibility, and deployment flexibility in mind.
Connected buildings depend on the infrastructure behind them.
Infrastructure planning may span residential areas, shared spaces, network closets, parking structures, outdoor locations, service areas, and remote equipment.
Great For
Different property types have different operational requirements, but each may need to support connected devices, PoE-powered equipment, fiber connections, high-capacity uplinks, distributed network closets, and centralized management.
Residential
Residential units, common areas, property offices, surveillance, access control, and building systems.
Hospitality
Guest services, front-desk operations, surveillance, entertainment, staff systems, and shared amenities.
Student Housing
Residential buildings, study areas, shared spaces, access systems, surveillance, and campus connections.
Senior Living
Resident communications, staff operations, common areas, surveillance, access, and building systems.
Mixed Use
Residential areas, offices, retail spaces, parking, shared infrastructure, and separate operational areas.
Multi-Building
Multiple buildings, fiber backhaul, distributed closets, outdoor areas, and centralized operations.
Core-to-Edge Planning
A multi-dwelling property may include a core or aggregation layer, building-distribution switches, floor or area access, PoE-powered devices, outdoor equipment, and remote locations. Each layer should be planned as part of the same connected architecture.
Core and Aggregation
Connect building-distribution layers, servers, storage, internet services, and other property infrastructure through higher-capacity switching and fiber links.
Featured family: DXS-3610 Series
Building Distribution
Aggregate access switches and move traffic toward the property core using high-speed uplinks, fiber, and physical stacking where additional port capacity is required.
Featured family: DXS-3130 Series
Floor and Area Access
Provide 1GbE or Multi-Gigabit connectivity for compatible cameras, access points, phones, intercoms, sensors, access-control equipment, signage, and other networked devices.
Featured families: DMS-1250 Series and DXS-3130 Series
Outdoor and Remote Edge
Support parking, gates, surveillance, EV charging, kiosks, temporary sites, and hard-to-wire locations using industrial switching and select 5G/4G connectivity.
Featured products: DIS-210G-12P, DWM-314-GP, and DWM-311-G
Architecture examples are provided for planning discussion. Product selection, port counts, uplink requirements, fiber distances, PoE budgets, redundancy, stacking, environmental requirements, management options, cellular coverage, and configuration depend on the property design and selected product models.
Application Scenario
High-speed connectivity from the property core through building distribution and floor access. This architecture is designed for properties with higher device counts, greater aggregate traffic, demanding PoE requirements, and applications that may benefit from Multi-Gigabit access and higher-capacity fiber uplinks.
High Density Multi-Gigabit Topology
Use a high-capacity property core, fiber-focused distribution, and access switches selected according to floor density, endpoint speed, PoE demand, and available closet or enclosure space.
Brings together building connections, centralized services, servers, storage, and other property infrastructure.
Aggregates building, floor, and access-layer connections using 10GbE and 25GbE fiber interfaces.
Choose Multi-Gigabit floor access, 10GbE PoE++ access, or compact distributed access based on location, endpoint speed, PoE demand, and space.
High-rise properties, multi-building communities, student housing, hospitality, senior living, mixed-use developments, and other environments with higher device density or greater aggregate traffic.
Network Connections
DXS-3610 Series to DXS-3130-32S.
DXS-3130-32S to DMS-3130-30PS.
DXS-3130-32S to DXS-3130-28P.
DXS-3130-32S to DMS-1250-10SPL.
Products Shown in This Architecture
Explore the products selected for this topology and see how each one supports the network, from core and distribution to access, surveillance, and fiber connectivity.
Property Core
10GbE Layer 3 Stackable Managed Switches with 100GbE Uplinks
High-capacity switching for centralized property infrastructure and building connections.
Property core and aggregation, core-to-core connectivity, local servers and storage, centralized surveillance, and high-capacity building links.
Fiber Distribution
10GbE Layer 3 Stackable Managed Aggregation Switch with 25GbE Uplinks
Fiber-focused distribution for buildings, floors, closets, and higher-speed access switches.
Fiber distribution, property backbones, building and floor aggregation, higher-speed access switching, surveillance aggregation, and micro data center connectivity.
Multi-Gigabit Floor Access
Multi-Gigabit Layer 3 Stackable Managed PoE Switch with 25GbE Uplinks
Multi-Gigabit floor access for connected devices, PoE-powered equipment, and 10/25GbE uplinks.
High-density floor access, surveillance cameras, wireless access points, Network Video Recorders, phones, access control, and other compatible high-bandwidth PoE equipment.
10GbE PoE++ Access
10GbE Layer 3 Stackable Managed PoE++ Switch with 25GbE Uplinks
10GbE Multi-Gigabit PoE++ access for demanding floors, amenity areas, or equipment clusters.
Premium high-density access, wireless access point clusters, high-resolution cameras, Network Video Recorders, amenity areas, and other high-bandwidth PoE devices.
Compact Distributed Access
2.5GbE Layer 3 Lite Smart Managed PoE++ Switch with 10GbE Uplinks
Compact access for smaller floor zones, wings, communications cabinets, and media enclosures.
Smaller floor zones, structured media panels, communications cabinets, cameras, wireless access points, access control, phones, and compact network locations.
Representative PoE Camera
8 Megapixel H.265 Outdoor Dome Camera
Representative surveillance endpoint for entrances, common areas, parking, and exterior locations.
Entrances, common areas, parking structures, exterior walkways, loading areas, and other property surveillance locations.
Fiber and Transceiver Options
Choose the appropriate transceiver for each 10GbE, 25GbE, or 100GbE fiber link based on distance, fiber type, and switch compatibility.
10GbE Fiber
10GBASE-SR/LR SFP+ Transceivers
For compatible 10GbE SFP+ links, including compact-access uplinks and selected core or distribution links.
Compatible building, floor, closet, compact access, and selected core or distribution uplinks.
25GbE Fiber
25GBASE-SR/LR SFP28 Transceivers
For compatible links from DXS-3130-32S distribution to DMS-3130 or DXS-3130-28P access.
Compatible 25GbE links from fiber distribution to DMS-3130 or DXS-3130-28P high-density access.
Core Infrastructure
100GBASE-SR4/LR4 QSFP28 Transceivers
For compatible core-to-core, server, storage, or other 100GbE infrastructure connections.
Compatible core-to-core, server, storage, micro data center, and other 100GbE infrastructure connections.
Application Scenario
A centralized core and distribution design can extend 1GbE and PoE+ connectivity to buildings, floors, wings, network closets, shared spaces, and other property areas while using 10GbE fiber between network layers.
Architecture Overview
This architecture supports properties where connected devices primarily use 1GbE or PoE+, while 10GbE fiber links carry traffic between the core, distribution, and access switching layers.
Layer 3 switching for aggregation, routing, centralized services, and property infrastructure. Applicable models also provide PoE+ for connected devices.
Layer 3 switching with 10GbE connectivity for buildings, floors, wings, equipment rooms, and network closets. Applicable models also provide PoE+.
Layer 3 Lite features with 10GbE SFP+ uplinks and 1GbE or PoE+ device connections on applicable models. DGS-1530 adds physical stacking; DGS-1250 provides managed access without physical stacking.
Apartments, condominiums, dormitories, hotels, senior living communities, mixed-use properties, and other environments with distributed access locations.
How the Architecture Connects
The switching layers use 10GbE fiber links, while compatible cameras, wireless access points, phones, intercoms, access-control systems, and other property devices connect through 1GbE and PoE+ ports on applicable switch models.
The centralized core or aggregation layer connects to distribution switching through compatible 10GbE SFP+ fiber links.
Distribution switching extends 10GbE connectivity to either DGS-1530 or DGS-1250 access switching. The two access families are alternatives rather than required serial layers.
The access switches use 10GbE SFP+ uplinks toward distribution and provide 1GbE or PoE+ connections for compatible property devices.
Each access switch can combine traffic from many connected devices. A 10GbE uplink provides additional capacity to carry aggregated camera, wireless access point, phone, access-control, intercom, and other device traffic toward the distribution and core layers.
Products Shown in This Architecture
Review the network role, Layer 3 capabilities, uplink options, PoE support, power budget, and common applications for the product families shown in this architecture.
Core / Aggregation
Gigabit Layer 3 Stackable Managed Switches with 10GbE Uplinks
Layer 3 stackable managed switching for centralized infrastructure, aggregation, routing, and applicable PoE+ deployments.
Core and aggregation switching, routing, high-density surveillance, wireless access points, phones, and other compatible PoE devices when an applicable model is selected.
Distribution / Advanced Access
Gigabit Layer 3 Stackable Managed Switches with 10GbE Uplinks
Layer 3 stackable managed switching for building or floor distribution, advanced access, and high-capacity connections between network layers.
Building and floor distribution, advanced access, high-capacity uplinks, surveillance, wireless access points, phones, and other compatible PoE devices.
Stackable Gigabit Access
Gigabit Layer 3 Lite Stackable Smart Managed Switches with 10GbE Uplinks
Stackable 1GbE access switching with Layer 3 Lite features for distributed locations requiring scalable port capacity, 10GbE uplinks, or PoE+.
Larger access locations, higher port counts, physical stacking, cameras, wireless access points, phones, intercoms, and other compatible PoE equipment.
Managed Gigabit Access
Gigabit Layer 3 Lite Smart Managed Switches with 10GbE Uplinks
Managed 1GbE access with Layer 3 Lite features, four 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, optional PoE+, and surveillance-focused management capabilities.
Managed access for cameras, wireless access points, phones, intercoms, access control, and other compatible property devices.
Representative PoE Camera
8 Megapixel H.265 Outdoor Dome Camera
A PoE surveillance camera for monitoring shared spaces, entrances, parking, and exterior property areas.
Entrances, common areas, parking structures, exterior walkways, loading areas, and other property surveillance locations.
Building and Distribution Fiber
10GBASE-SR/LR SFP+ Transceivers
Optical transceiver options for compatible 10GbE SFP+ links between the switching layers.
Compatible 10GbE fiber links selected according to fiber type, connection distance, and switch compatibility.
Full Switching Portfolio
These featured products represent selected D-Link switch families. Use the full D-Link Switching Guide to compare additional switches, port configurations, uplink options, PoE capabilities, management features, and network roles.
Architecture examples are provided for planning discussion. Product selection, port configurations, uplink speeds, transceivers, fiber types and distances, PoE standards, PoE budgets, Layer 3 functions, stacking, power options, management features, hardware revisions, software requirements, and regional availability vary by product, model, and deployment. Confirm current product documentation before specification or purchase. *Power budgets and redundant power options vary by model and configuration.
Cellular and Industrial Edge Connectivity
Bring 5G or 4G service to outdoor parking, EV charging, surveillance, signage, kiosks, and other systems beyond the main building network. Wired Gigabit LAN and PoE+ connections can then link and power devices at the remote site.
Outdoor Property Architecture
In this example, a cellular gateway brings 5G or 4G service to an outdoor parking area. Wired Ethernet and PoE connections then support EV charging, surveillance cameras, and guest connectivity, while traffic returns to the property router, NVR, and control room.
Cellular Backhaul
Reach the Outdoor SiteA 5G or 4G gateway brings the WAN connection to the parking or EV charging area when extending the building's wired service is not the preferred approach.
DIS-210G Series Switching
Connect the Devices at the Outdoor SiteIn this topology, a PoE model connects locally powered EV charging equipment while providing data and power to compatible surveillance cameras and an access point. Non-PoE models are available when all connected equipment has local power.
Property Network Integration
Bring Operations Back to the BuildingNetwork traffic can return to the router, NVR, control room, and other systems used to manage the property.
Flexible Edge Applications
Support More Than One Use CaseThe same architecture can support signage, gates, kiosks, smart lockers, meters, and other systems across the property.
Recommended Cellular Platforms
Select the model based on the cellular performance, LAN connection, PoE requirements, and remote management capabilities needed at the site.
5G/4G, Wired Gigabit Ethernet, and PoE+
5G/4G Rugged PoE Modem and Gateway
Choose the DWM-314-GP when an outdoor property site needs 5G/4G cellular backhaul, four wired Gigabit LAN connections, and direct PoE+ power for compatible devices.
Outdoor parking and EV charging areas, surveillance cameras, compatible access points, property entrances, signage, and sensor locations that need cellular backhaul, wired connectivity, and direct PoE+ for up to two devices.
5G/4G with 2.5GbE
5G/4G Rugged M2M Modem and Gateway
Choose the DWM-311-G when the application needs 5G performance and connects through a single 2.5GbE LAN port. Add a PoE switch when the site includes multiple or powered devices.
EV charging, parking controllers, NVRs, surveillance, kiosks, smart lockers, and signage that can benefit from 5G performance and a 2.5GbE connection.
4G LTE with Gigabit Ethernet
4G LTE M2M Router
Choose the DWM-311-B1 when 4G LTE provides the connectivity the application needs and the device connects through a single Gigabit LAN port.
Parking meters, gates, vending machines, kiosks, smart lockers, signage, and telemetry applications where 4G LTE meets the required bandwidth.
Industrial Switching in the Topology
The topology uses a PoE model to connect the outdoor devices and provide power to compatible cameras and an access point. The DIS-210G Series also includes non-PoE models for sites where every connected device has its own power source.
Plan the Complete Deployment
Compare additional cellular gateways, industrial switches, transceivers, management options, and deployment guides in the Resources section.
More MDU Edge Applications
The same approach can extend connectivity to EV charging, digital signage, surveillance, parking and access control, smart lockers, kiosks, and utility areas throughout the property.
D-ECS requires an applicable paid device license. Cellular service requires an active carrier plan and depends on supported bands, network availability, signal strength, antenna placement, local conditions, and configuration. Carrier certification, supported features, interfaces, and regional availability vary by model. Confirm current product documentation before final selection. For outdoor installations, place the cellular gateway and industrial switch in suitable weather-rated enclosures with the required power, grounding, surge protection, and environmental protection.
From Core to Edge
Every part of the network has a different role. D-Link offers standards-based switching across the infrastructure—from high-speed core and aggregation to building distribution, Multi-Gigabit PoE access, and industrial switching at the edge.
The portfolio gives teams options for matching bandwidth, uplink speed, PoE budget, fiber connectivity, management, and form factor to each network environment.
Network Roles
D-Link switching supports different infrastructure roles across the network, helping teams compare capacity, uplink speed, PoE, fiber, management, and environmental requirements for each deployment.
Provides the high-capacity backbone connecting major network areas, local infrastructure, servers, storage, and upstream services.
Collects traffic from access switches and connects buildings, floors, wiring closets, and network areas back to the core.
Connects and powers cameras, access-control systems, phones, sensors, and other compatible PoE devices at the network edge.
Extends connectivity to outdoor, parking, utility, surveillance, kiosk, cellular, and other remote or hard-to-wire environments.
Integration Flexibility
D-Link business switches support common networking standards and multiple management methods, helping reduce dependence on a single proprietary platform.
Available options may include Web UI, CLI, SNMP, VLANs, QoS, routing, and stacking. Compatibility, supported features, and management options vary by product family, model, hardware revision, software version, configuration, and network environment.
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