Netgear 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged POE+ Switch
Bottom line: The Netgear 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
It features 16 Ethernet ports with 183 total watts dedicated to powering your devices. 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch. Installation Guide. 2 Cable-ties. 4 Self-tapping screws. 4 Machine screws (with washers attached).
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Netgear 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
| ports | 16 |
|---|---|
| poe_plus | true |
| speed_mbps | 1000 |
| switch_type | Unmanaged |
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