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NETGEAR 16-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Switch (GS316EP)
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NETGEAR 16-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Switch (GS316EP)

Bottom line: The NETGEAR 16-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Switch: 15 PoE+ ports share a 180W budget for cameras, APs, and VoIP phones; main trade-off: 180W total caps you near 12W per port if all 15 draw power.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 15 PoE+ ports share a 180W budget for cameras, APs, and VoIP phones
  • ✓ Fanless metal chassis runs silent for office or living-room placement
  • ✓ 1G SFP slot adds fiber uplink without a second switch
  • ✓ Per-port PoE controls and uninterrupted PoE let you cycle devices remotely
  • ✓ VLANs, QoS, and IGMP snooping via browser or mobile GUI, no CLI needed

Cons

  • ✗ 180W total caps you near 12W per port if all 15 draw power
  • ✗ Port 16 is data-only, so 16 ports never means 16 PoE devices
  • ✗ Gigabit only, no 2.5G or 10G copper for newer NAS and AP models
  • ✗ Sold for U.S. and Canada use only, per NETGEAR's regional note

Manufacturer description

Introducing the NETGEAR 16-Port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch (GS316EP) with 15 ports PoE+ and a total PoE budget of 180W to power PoE applications such as VoIP phones, IP cameras for surveillance, wireless access points and more. GS316EP includes basic and advanced network management features to help optimize the performance of business networks. Management is also consumer and business-friendly via the easy-to-use web browser and responsive mobile management GUI. Basic management features include VLANs, Management VLAN, QoS, and IGMP Snooping, and advanced management features include…

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SpecPicks scored NETGEAR 16-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Switch using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the networking category. NETGEAR's networking lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for networking of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • GIGABIT ETHERNET PORTS: Features 15 x 1.0Gbps Ethernet ports for high-speed connectivity. Auto-negotiating ports detect the optimal speed for connected devices and work with existing Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables.
  • POWER-OVER-ETHERNET (PoE): Includes 15 PoE+ ports with 180W total power budget, plus uninterrupted PoE and per-port PoE controls for managed power delivery.
  • SFP CONNECTIVITY: Includes 1 x 1G SFP port for fiber optic connections and network expansion
  • EASY SMART MANAGED NETWORK SWITCH: Intuitive software interface offers Easy Smart Managed Essentials capabilities to configure VLANs, prioritize traffic with QoS, monitor ports, and manage network security for small businesses.
  • FLEXIBLE MOUNTING OPTIONS: Compact metal design supports desktop or wall-mount placement for versatile installation.

Full Specifications

BrandNETGEAR
ColorBlack
Weight1g
Voltage50 volts_of_direct_current
PlatformNot Machine Specific
InterfacePoE, SFP
Unit Count1 Square Feet
Switch TypeGigabit Ethernet
Model NumberGS316EP-100NAS
CompatibilitySwitch
Maximum Power180 watts
Built-In Media16-Port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch (180W) (GS316EP), Insight registration flyer, Installation guide, Power cord, Wallmount kit, Desktop rubber feet
Mfr Part NumberGS316EP-100NAS
Number of Items1
Number of Ports16
SFP CONNECTIVITYIncludes 1 x 1G SFP port for fiber optic connections and network expansion
Case Material TypeMetal
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate1000 megabits_per_second
Included Components16-Port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch (180W) (GS316EP), Insight registration flyer, Installation guide, Power cord, Wallmount kit, Desktop rubber feet

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