[ MODEL-SPECIFIC NETWORK HARDWARE ]
NETGEAR GS316 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
Sixteen RJ-45 ports negotiate 10/100/1000 Mb/s. There is no dedicated uplink, SFP cage, or PoE output. Do not conflate the GS316 with NETGEAR GS316EP/GS316E variants, which add features and differ electrically.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: GS316 (base model; confirm label and regional power adapter). Match the complete model and hardware revision on the label before applying specifications.
Exact specifications and compatibility
| Cataloged model / revision | GS316 — GS316 (base model; confirm label and regional power adapter) |
|---|---|
| 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 12 V DC / 1 A adapter; manufacturer data sheet lists maximum consumption of 8.4 W (adapter plug/region may vary). |
| Form factor | Fanless desktop switch with compact wall-mountable enclosure; not a managed or PoE model. |
| Host compatibility | For copper Ethernet endpoints and upstream network equipment; no host driver or operating-system configuration is required. Verify the complete model suffix and adapter label before replacement. |
| Compatibility caveat | Sixteen RJ-45 ports negotiate 10/100/1000 Mb/s. There is no dedicated uplink, SFP cage, or PoE output. Do not conflate the GS316 with NETGEAR GS316EP/GS316E variants, which add features and differ electrically. 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
Sixteen RJ-45 ports negotiate 10/100/1000 Mb/s. There is no dedicated uplink, SFP cage, or PoE output. Do not conflate the GS316 with NETGEAR GS316EP/GS316E variants, which add features and differ electrically. 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 GS316 product page and specificationsManufacturer product documentation for the exact model/revision, including specifications and support details.
- NETGEAR GS316 / GS324 / GS348 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.