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16 Port 2.5G PoE Switch Unmanaged with 16 Port 2.5Gb Base-T PoE+@250W + 2 x 10G RJ45 Uplink, NICGIGA 18 Port 2.5Gbe IEEE802.3af/at Power Over Ethernet Switch, Support WiFi6 AP, NAS, 4K PoE Camera NVR.
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NICGIGA 16 Port 2.5G PoE Switch Unmanaged

Bottom line: The NICGIGA 16 Port 2.5G PoE Switch Unmanaged: 16 x 2.5Gb PoE+ ports plus 2 x 10G RJ45 uplinks in one 18-port box; main trade-off: unmanaged: no VLANs, port mirroring, or QoS configuration.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 16 x 2.5Gb PoE+ ports plus 2 x 10G RJ45 uplinks in one 18-port box
  • ✓ 250W total PoE budget, up to 30W per port for WiFi6 APs and 4K cameras
  • ✓ Fanless silent operation suits offices, bedrooms, and open AV racks
  • ✓ 6KV lightning protection in a metal case with double-sided cooling vents
  • ✓ Rated -10 to 50C, so it tolerates garages, attics, and utility closets

Cons

  • ✗ Unmanaged: no VLANs, port mirroring, or QoS configuration
  • ✗ Powers only 44-57V PoE devices; passive PoE gear will not work
  • ✗ 250W budget caps you well below 16 ports x 30W simultaneously
  • ✗ Fanless design can heat-soak when every port draws near its limit

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SpecPicks scored NICGIGA 16 Port 2.5G PoE Switch Unmanaged using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the networking category. NICGIGA'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.

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Key Features

  • 【2.5G PoE Switch】18 ports 2.5G PoE Switch with 16 x 2.5Gb PoE ports + 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, 10G SFPs can provide more rate and connect to different devices such as WiFi6 Router, NVR, 4K PoE Camera and so on.
  • 【IEEE 802.3af/at】Each port can provide up to 30W of power, with a total PoE power budget of 250W.Widely used in scenarios such as HD webcams, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and computer network equipment. Please note: Only Support 44-57V POE devices.
  • 【Stable and Quiet】Durable metal case with 6KV lightning protection, fanless silent design for more power saving, double side cooling holes, wide temperature range -10~50°C, LED indicator lights, stable operation, easy to maintain network status.
  • 【Plug and Play】Unmanaged plug and play, support power detection function, automatic detection of PD devices, compatible with non-POE devices to provide data connection, no software or configuration required, support automatic MDI/MDIX and non-blocking data forwarding.
  • 【Customer service】PoE switch is rigorously tested for reliability, quality and performance. We provide a one-year warranty and lifetime technical support for the entire product.

Full Specifications

BrandNICGIGA
ColorBlack
Weight2.5g
PlatformNo Operating System
InterfacePoE+, SFP+
Unit Count1 Count
Switch TypeUnmanaged, Fixed, PoE
ConnectivityWireless, WiFi
Model Number18 Port| 16x 2.5G PoE+250W+2x 10G RJ45
CompatibilitySwitch
Built-In MediaS25-1602TP
Connection TypeWireless
Mfr Part NumberS25-1602TP
Number of Items1
Number of Ports18
Compatible DevicesCamera
Data Transfer Rate60 gigabits_per_second
Included ComponentsS25-1602TP
Warranty Description1 Year Warranty
Full listing title16 Port 2.5G PoE Switch Unmanaged with 16 Port 2.5Gb Base-T PoE+@250W + 2 x 10G RJ45 Uplink, NICGIGA 18 Port 2.5Gbe IEEE802.3af/at Power Over Ethernet Switch, Support WiFi6 AP, NAS, 4K PoE Camera NVR.

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