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NETGEAR GS116v3 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
All 16 connectors are 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 access ports; there is no separate SFP or faster uplink. A chosen copper port can serve as the upstream connection. Keep GS116v3 distinct from GS116v2 and GS316.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: GS116v3 (hardware version v3). Match the complete model and hardware revision on the label before applying specifications.
Exact specifications and compatibility
| Cataloged model / revision | GS116v3 — GS116v3 (hardware version v3) |
|---|---|
| Dedicated subcategory | Unmanaged switches |
| Ports and line rates | 16 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45; nominal negotiated link rate up to 1 Gb/s per port. |
| Switching capacity | 32 Gbps manufacturer switching fabric; this is aggregate switching capacity, not a measured application-throughput result. |
| PoE | No PoE input or output is specified for this model. |
| Uplink and media | No dedicated uplink or optical cage; all ports are copper RJ-45 and any port may connect upstream. Use standards-compatible twisted-pair Ethernet cable. |
| Power | External adapter, 12 V DC / 1 A; maximum switch consumption 8.1 W, as specified for GS116v3. |
| Form factor | Fanless desktop chassis with wall-mount capability; no dedicated rack ears are implied. |
| Host compatibility | Connects standard Ethernet clients, servers, and an upstream router or switch over copper Ethernet. It is OS-independent and requires no host driver. Use the correct 12 V adapter and verify the v3 hardware marking. |
| Compatibility caveat | All 16 connectors are 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 access ports; there is no separate SFP or faster uplink. A chosen copper port can serve as the upstream connection. Keep GS116v3 distinct from GS116v2 and GS316. Confirm regional SKU, revision, supported cable category and adapter rating; nominal link rates do not guarantee end-to-end throughput. |
| Management / drivers | Unmanaged Layer 2 switch; no switch configuration interface or host driver is required. Do not infer VLAN, routing, PoE, or managed-switch features. |
Model-specific notes
All 16 connectors are 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 access ports; there is no separate SFP or faster uplink. A chosen copper port can serve as the upstream connection. Keep GS116v3 distinct from GS116v2 and GS316. Switching capacity is the manufacturer’s aggregate fabric figure; it is not a benchmark. The switch does not provide Internet access by itself and requires an upstream network/router for external connectivity.
Manufacturer and data-sheet sources
- NETGEAR GS116v3 product page and specificationsManufacturer product documentation for the exact model/revision, including specifications and support details.
- NETGEAR GS116v3 official data sheet (PDF)Manufacturer product documentation for the exact model/revision, including specifications and support details.
Specifications apply to the stated model/revision and source region. Verify the physical nameplate and bundled adapter before use; product variants with similar names may differ.