TP-Link TL-SG116P 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Unmanaged Ethernet Switch 120W
Bottom line: The TP-Link TL-SG116P 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Unmanaged Ethernet Switch 120W 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
This is a ççDesktop Switch, featuring 16 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, all of which support PoE+. It has a total PoE power budget of 120W and supports the 802.3af/at standard. The switch is unmanaged, fanless for quiet operation, and includes features like Priority Mode, Isolation Mode, and PoE Auto Recovery. The item is verified as tested and working. Please note that only the switch unit itself is included; the external 53.5V power adapter is not included.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored TP-Link TL-SG116P 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Unmanaged Ethernet Switch 120W using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the lan-party gear category. TP-Link'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
| ports | 16 |
|---|---|
| poe_plus | true |
| switch_type | Unmanaged |
| poe_budget_w | 120 |
| port_speed_mbps | 1000 |
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