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Name: NETGEAR - 16-Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Unmanaged Switch - Blue
Brand: NETGEAR
SKU: 8363086
Price: 99.99 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (1613 reviews)

NETGEAR - 16-Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Unmanaged Switch - Blue

Model:: GS116NA; |
SKU:: 8363086

User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1613 reviews.

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QuestionWhat is the maximum throughput speed of this Netgear switch?
- Answer This Netgear switch offers a maximum throughput of 2000 Mbps on each port.
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QuestionDoes this Netgear switch require any software or configuration?
- Answer No, this Netgear switch is plug-and-play, requiring no software or configuration for setup.
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QuestionWhy is this Netgear switch ideal for a small office environment?
- Answer The Netgear switch is ideal for small offices due to its compact size and silent operation, as it has no fan.
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QuestionHow does the Netgear switch help protect my network infrastructure investments?
- Answer The GS116 switch protects your investments by seamlessly integrating with other 10, 100, and 1000 devices, and by supporting layer 2 802.1p priority tags.
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QuestionWhat type of operating systems does the Netgear switch support?
- Answer This Netgear switch supports both PC and Macintosh operating systems.
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QuestionI have 1G internet. I have this switch plugged in from the modem and the switch appears to receive 1000mbs. However the 4 ports coming out of the switch to my smart tv and laptop only show 100mbs coming out. Shouldn't I get 1000mbs out from each port?
Asked 5 years ago by Bob123.
- Answer It will only transfer at the speed of the device. If the NIC (Network Interface Card) in the device is only 10/100 then the switch will only transfer up to 100. Thus why the light is yellow. Most TV's (at least for now), surveillance cameras, etc. will only transfer at a maximum of 100 since that is all that is needed so the devices are built as such. If it is a newer laptop, then that should be transferring at 1000 if it is plugged into the actual ethernet port and not an external adapter via USB. Make sure your ethernet cables are good as well. All 8 pins are required for 1000Mbs speeds. Only 4 are required for 10/100. This is why POE cameras only run at 100Mbs speeds. 4 for the network connection and 2 for power. The other 2 are not being used.
  Answered 4 years ago by BBEP
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QuestionDoes this come with rack mount ears?
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer No
  Answered 5 years ago by Mark
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QuestionI have a Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 with 1gig internet. The fastest speed I get through any band is around 250m. Can I place this upstream of the Nighthawk and use it to supply my main devices with 1gig, then let the router handle the wireless needs?
Asked 9 years ago by Ryan.
- Answer Hi Ryan, You would typically want to connect your internet to the router then the router to the switch. so in this case the switch would be down stream. You will be able to maintain 1 gig wired connection in this fashion. I hop that helps... here is a visual INTENET -----> MODEM ---- >ROUTER ----> SWITCH do it in this order if you can.
  Answered 9 years ago by xx91x
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QuestionIf I plug my internet into this device, to provide internet to several other rooms , will this do the job?
Asked 6 years ago by John.
- Answer Yes, it will work fine
  Answered 6 years ago by JeffG
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QuestionI am going to be using to hook up 10 registers with cat5 cable for a business plus a juke box will this work? The internet speed for this business already has 100 mbps working right now from spectrum
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The short answer is yes, unless your registers are on separate vlans than your juke box. If credit cards go through the registers there are strict rules on separating public access and credit card traffic. This is an unmanaged switch so it is plug and play, nothing to setup.
  Answered 5 years ago by Coder
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Questionhow do I get my home network to run a 2.5gbps? do i need to hook my main 2.5gbps port DIRECTLY to the computer through the 2.5gbps port then another one for the 1gbps port? I have the Asus crosshair VIII hero(non-wifi as it saved 400!) help?!
Asked 4 years ago by PyroFireZeroX.
- Answer Think of it like a water hose with sprinklers. Hook your garden hose to the outdoor spigot the put a "Y" on the end of your hose and run two hoses from the "Y" and put a sprinkler at the end of each of those two hoses. How far does each sprinkler spray water? Now disconnect one sprinkler and put on a "Y" where the sprinkler was and hook up two more hoses. Now how far does the water spray? You only have so much water and the more sprinklers you add the less spray you get from each. Bandwidth is similar. The switch is like a "Y" but with a lot more than two new directions. Most home internet providers give you enough band width to run more than one device however the more devices you run at the same time the less water comes out of each sprinkler. YES, you can hook your device to this switch and get plenty of band width...if you are not running a bunch of other devices at the same time.
  Answered 4 years ago by Name
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QuestionIs this a router?
Asked 7 years ago by ragpicker.
- Answer No, this is not a router. This would typically plug into your router from one of the (typically) 4 ports to one of the ports on the switch. A switch basically gives you more ports, for when you use all 4 on your router and need more :) If your looking for a router, check out the Linksys WRT3200ACM.
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  Answered 7 years ago by WadeShuler
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QuestionCan this be installed in a hot attic?
Asked 3 years ago by Attic.
- Answer Yes.
  Answered 3 years ago by Goober
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QuestionI am just finishing a home remodel where I pulled cat6 throughout the place. If I buy this switch to connect all of the cat6 plugs in the house should I use Cat6 A or Cat6 B wiring pattern for my plugs and wires?
Asked 5 years ago by CAT6AvsCAT6B.
- Answer Make sure it is Cat6e and not just Cat6. Cat6 is only good for runs up to 100 feet. Cat6e and Cat5e are good for runs up to 300 feet before hitting another switch or repeater. You will use the B wiring scheme. Orange/White, Orange, Green/White, Blue, Blue/White, Green, Brown/White, Brown starting with Pin 1. The A wiring scheme is for a crossover cable. For instance plugging in one computer directly into another computer without a switch.
  Answered 4 years ago by BBEP
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QuestionWill this unit get hot if placed in a structured media cabinet.
Asked 9 years ago by Gamby24.
- Answer I keep it in a drawer and it doesn't put off a lot of heat; cool to the touch.
  Answered 9 years ago by Kevin1213
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QuestionDoes this switch have port isolation?
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QuestionHello, Will this switch support connectivity for an Arlo Base Station VMB4000? The Arlo Base station uses firmware and doesn't have any of the operating system listed as comparable devices. Also, what is the length of the power cable provided? Thanks
Asked 10 months ago by Switch4Me.
- Answer If it has an ethernet port on it, then yes it will work. The power cord is approximately 4 foot long.
  Answered 9 months ago by CraigD
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QuestionWill this work with Starlink Gen 3 router?
Asked 1 year ago by TechChallenged.
- Answer yes
  Answered 9 months ago by CraigD
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QuestionI have CAT6 ran in our new home for 12 outside security cameras. Looking to network them to build a DVR security system to keep video for 1-2 weeks. Usng Honeywell cameras and I think this 16 port will be the start?.... then where to after this box? Thx!
Asked 2 years ago by NotSure.
- Answer This should work fine, as it can handle up to 16 points
  Answered 2 years ago by MichaelA
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QuestionMy netgear switch, 16 ports, its unmanage, Why can I use only 8 ports and not all 16 ports? Ports from 9 to 16 don’t turn on, are not working. But port 1 to 8 are working good. How to fix this problem?
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer return the switch, it is defective
  Answered 9 months ago by CraigD
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NETGEAR - 16-Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Unmanaged Switch - Blue

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum throughput speed of this Netgear switch?

Q: QuestionDoes this Netgear switch require any software or configuration?

Q: QuestionWhy is this Netgear switch ideal for a small office environment?

Q: QuestionHow does the Netgear switch help protect my network infrastructure investments?

Q: QuestionWhat type of operating systems does the Netgear switch support?

Q: QuestionI have 1G internet. I have this switch plugged in from the modem and the switch appears to receive 1000mbs. However the 4 ports coming out of the switch to my smart tv and laptop only show 100mbs coming out. Shouldn't I get 1000mbs out from each port?

Q: QuestionDoes this come with rack mount ears?

Q: QuestionI have a Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 with 1gig internet. The fastest speed I get through any band is around 250m. Can I place this upstream of the Nighthawk and use it to supply my main devices with 1gig, then let the router handle the wireless needs?

Q: QuestionIf I plug my internet into this device, to provide internet to several other rooms , will this do the job?

Q: QuestionI am going to be using to hook up 10 registers with cat5 cable for a business plus a juke box will this work? The internet speed for this business already has 100 mbps working right now from spectrum

Q: Questionhow do I get my home network to run a 2.5gbps? do i need to hook my main 2.5gbps port DIRECTLY to the computer through the 2.5gbps port then another one for the 1gbps port? I have the Asus crosshair VIII hero(non-wifi as it saved 400!) help?!

Q: QuestionIs this a router?

Q: QuestionCan this be installed in a hot attic?

Q: QuestionI am just finishing a home remodel where I pulled cat6 throughout the place. If I buy this switch to connect all of the cat6 plugs in the house should I use Cat6 A or Cat6 B wiring pattern for my plugs and wires?

Q: QuestionWill this unit get hot if placed in a structured media cabinet.

Q: QuestionDoes this switch have port isolation?

Q: QuestionHello, Will this switch support connectivity for an Arlo Base Station VMB4000? The Arlo Base station uses firmware and doesn't have any of the operating system listed as comparable devices. Also, what is the length of the power cable provided? Thanks

Q: QuestionWill this work with Starlink Gen 3 router?

Q: QuestionI have CAT6 ran in our new home for 12 outside security cameras. Looking to network them to build a DVR security system to keep video for 1-2 weeks. Usng Honeywell cameras and I think this 16 port will be the start?.... then where to after this box? Thx!

Q: QuestionMy netgear switch, 16 ports, its unmanage, Why can I use only 8 ports and not all 16 ports? Ports from 9 to 16 don’t turn on, are not working. But port 1 to 8 are working good. How to fix this problem?

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QuestionWhat is the maximum throughput speed of this Netgear switch?

QuestionDoes this Netgear switch require any software or configuration?

QuestionWhy is this Netgear switch ideal for a small office environment?

QuestionHow does the Netgear switch help protect my network infrastructure investments?

QuestionWhat type of operating systems does the Netgear switch support?

QuestionI have 1G internet. I have this switch plugged in from the modem and the switch appears to receive 1000mbs. However the 4 ports coming out of the switch to my smart tv and laptop only show 100mbs coming out. Shouldn't I get 1000mbs out from each port?

QuestionDoes this come with rack mount ears?

QuestionI have a Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200 with 1gig internet. The fastest speed I get through any band is around 250m. Can I place this upstream of the Nighthawk and use it to supply my main devices with 1gig, then let the router handle the wireless needs?

QuestionIf I plug my internet into this device, to provide internet to several other rooms , will this do the job?

QuestionI am going to be using to hook up 10 registers with cat5 cable for a business plus a juke box will this work? The internet speed for this business already has 100 mbps working right now from spectrum

Questionhow do I get my home network to run a 2.5gbps? do i need to hook my main 2.5gbps port DIRECTLY to the computer through the 2.5gbps port then another one for the 1gbps port? I have the Asus crosshair VIII hero(non-wifi as it saved 400!) help?!

QuestionIs this a router?

QuestionCan this be installed in a hot attic?

QuestionI am just finishing a home remodel where I pulled cat6 throughout the place. If I buy this switch to connect all of the cat6 plugs in the house should I use Cat6 A or Cat6 B wiring pattern for my plugs and wires?

QuestionWill this unit get hot if placed in a structured media cabinet.

QuestionDoes this switch have port isolation?

QuestionHello, Will this switch support connectivity for an Arlo Base Station VMB4000? The Arlo Base station uses firmware and doesn't have any of the operating system listed as comparable devices. Also, what is the length of the power cable provided? Thanks

QuestionWill this work with Starlink Gen 3 router?

QuestionI have CAT6 ran in our new home for 12 outside security cameras. Looking to network them to build a DVR security system to keep video for 1-2 weeks. Usng Honeywell cameras and I think this 16 port will be the start?.... then where to after this box? Thx!

QuestionMy netgear switch, 16 ports, its unmanage, Why can I use only 8 ports and not all 16 ports? Ports from 9 to 16 don’t turn on, are not working. But port 1 to 8 are working good. How to fix this problem?