The NETGEAR GS316-300NAS is an unmanaged 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switch for home and small-office networks that need more wired connections, with plug-and-play setup and no configuration software required.
Recommended For
- Homes with many wired devices—such as desktop PCs, TVs, game consoles, printers, and a NAS—where the router has too few Ethernet ports and existing cabling is available.
- Small offices that need to connect multiple wired computers and peripherals without configuring or maintaining switch-management software.
- People placing a 16-port switch in a quiet home office, bedroom, or media area, where fanless, silent operation matters.
- Home-network owners who want straightforward wired-port expansion for everyday Gigabit devices and do not need to configure the switch.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When a home router runs out of LAN ports, connect the GS316 to the router to add wired connections for computers, TVs, game consoles, and other Ethernet devices; the devices can join the existing network without switch configuration.
- In a home with Ethernet wall jacks in several rooms, connect those runs to the switch near the router; this gives wired devices in different rooms access to the home network without adding a separate switch in each room.
- For a home office with several wired devices, use the switch to connect computers, printers, and network storage to the router; the fanless, unmanaged design avoids switch setup and fan noise in a quiet workspace.
- In a living-room entertainment setup, connect a TV, console, streaming device, and AV receiver by Ethernet; this provides wired network links for devices that have Ethernet ports and are near the switch.
- For a small office or home lab with many Ethernet-connected devices, use the GS316 as a simple central connection point; it suits setups that need more wired ports but do not require per-port management or Power over Ethernet.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Expanding a wired desktop network to connect up to 16 devices, including desktops, laptops, and printers |
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| Ports And Ethernet Performance | 16 RJ-45 ports supporting 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet; includes an uplink port, with a listed maximum transfer rate of 128 MB/s (1 Gbps) |
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| Management And Switching Features | Unmanaged Layer 2 switching with an 8K MAC address table, 9216-byte jumbo frames, 4.1 MB buffer, and no PoE |
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| Standards And Traffic Prioritization | Supports IEEE 802.3, 802.3i, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.3az, and 802.1p; includes priority QoS and honors DSCP tags |
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| Mounting And Physical Design | Desktop, wall-, or rack-mountable; includes rack-mount and wall-mount kits, rubber footpads, power cord, and installation guide |
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| Power | 12 V DC input; 8.1 W power consumption and 2.6 W standby consumption |
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| Dimensions And Weight | 11.3 × 4.0 × 1.1 inches; listed item weight is 2.93 pounds |
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| Color | Grey |
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| Model Identifiers | NETGEAR GS316-300NAS |
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