Netgear
NETGEAR 16 Port Plus Switch High-Power PoE+
This Netgear Plus Switch provides essential networking features for growing businesses, optimizing performance with simplified VLANs, QoS, and IGMP Snooping. It's an ideal upgrade from unmanaged switches, offering key functionalities affordably. With PoE+ support, it powers devices like VoIP phones, cameras, and access points. Uninterruptible PoE ensures reliability during updates. Its business-friendly GUI simplifies management and configuration, making it a comprehensive solution for network applications.
$343.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
1921
/ 2256
#1921 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-95%
Below average
Number of Ports
16
Who it's for
- Simplified Power & Data
- Ample Connectivity with PoE+
- Enhanced Network Control
Who should skip it
- Potential for Fan Noise
- Total Power Budget Limits
- Intermediate Management Curve
Key Specs
Number of Ports
16
Port Type
RJ-45 Ethernet, SFP
Data Transfer Rate
1 Gbps
Managed Type
Smart Managed
PoE Support
Yes
Mounting Type
Desktop, Wall Mount
Ethernet Standard
Gigabit Ethernet
Form Factor
Standard
Features
- Enables network configuration and management at the price point of unmanaged switches.
- Provides simple, yet useful network setup on top of plug-and-play connectivity.
- Features a business-friendly and easy-to-use web browser-based management GUI.
- Supports VLANs for traffic segmentation and QoS for traffic prioritization.
- Includes auto "denial-of-service" (DoS) prevention and loop prevention.
- Offers port mirroring for network monitoring and jumbo frame support.
- Advanced features include per-port PoE controls and uninterrupted PoE.
- Fanless and versatile mounting options (desktop and wall-mountable).
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the NETGEAR 16 Port Plus Switch for its exceptional reliability and straightforward setup. Many highlight its robust performance in delivering high power PoE+ to numerous devices without issue, making it a dependable backbone for home networks and small business environments. Users appreciate the plug and play functionality, noting how effortlessly it integrates into existing setups. The switch is frequently described as a solid, set it and forget it solution, offering peace of mind and consistent operation for powering cameras, access points, and other network devices.
Know before you buy
The 14 PoE+ ports are designed to power high-demand network devices such as VoIP phones, IP surveillance cameras, and wireless access points. With a total PoE budget of 231W, it provides sufficient power for most standard business-grade hardware.
No, it is designed for ease of use. While it offers advanced management features like VLANs and QoS, it includes a business-friendly GUI that makes configuration straightforward, even if you are upgrading from a basic unmanaged switch.
The switch is versatile and supports both desktop and wall-mountable installations, allowing you to save space in your office or server closet.
The single SFP port allows for flexible network expansion. It enables you to connect the switch to other network hardware over longer distances using fiber optic cables, which is useful for linking different areas of your office.
This model features uninterruptible PoE, which ensures that your connected devices remain powered even during firmware updates or system reboots, maintaining continuity for your critical network applications.
The switch features a fanless design, meaning it operates silently. This makes it an excellent choice for quiet office environments where noise levels are a concern.
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