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NETGEAR FS116 Fast Ethernet Switch 16-Port 10/100Mbps Auto Uplink W Power Cord

Bottom line: The NETGEAR FS116 Fast Ethernet Switch 16-Port 10/100Mbps Auto Uplink W 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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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-09-25

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Manufacturer description

NETGEAR FS116 Fast Ethernet Switch, standalone unmanaged desktop unit in dark blue metal housing. 16 RJ-45 10/100 Mbps autosensing LAN ports with Auto Uplink and front-panel LED indicators. Unmanaged Fast Ethernet switch for wired Ethernet expansion in home or office environments. 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) with auto 10/100 Mbps switching on each port. Includes original NETGEAR AC adapter, part number PWR-002-004, model AD-1212A, input 120V AC 60Hz 21W, output 12V DC 1.2A. Additional markings on the bottom label: FS116 designation, serial FS13148D8B851512, made in China with FCC and CE…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored NETGEAR FS116 Fast Ethernet Switch 16-Port 10/100Mbps Auto Uplink W… 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.

Common buyer scenarios for lan-party gear 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.

Full Specifications

poe	false
ports	16
managed	false
uplink_ports	0
port_speed_mbps	100

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