Netgear GS116LP 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged PoE Switch with 16 x PoE+ 76W
Bottom line: The Netgear GS116LP 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged PoE Switch is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the lan-party gear category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
16 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Actuator Type: Push Button. Energy efficient design compliant with IEEE802.3az.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Netgear GS116LP 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged PoE Switch using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the lan-party gear category. Netgear's lan-party gear 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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Full Specifications
| poe | true |
|---|---|
| ports | 16 |
| managed | false |
| poe_budget_w | 76 |
| port_speed_mbps | 1000 |
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