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GS116 v GS316 unmanaged switches - decisions, decisions
Hello networking gurus - I'm considering these switches for a home installation, to leave running 24/7 for streaming music and video / NAS / security / home automation / home office. Having looked at the spec sheets for the GS116 and GS316, it doesn't look like there's much difference between them. Can anyone help me to choose?
Hi noo-nee-noo,
Welcome to the community! :)
Here are the differences between the GS316 and the GS116v2 switches:
a. The GS316 supports 16K MAC address table entries while the GS116v2 supports 8K MAC address table entries.
b. The GS316 supports Flow Control while GS116v2 does not.
c. THe GS316 supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az standard) while the GS116v2 does not.
d. The GS116v2 supports Auto green mode which detects the cable length and adjusts power usage to save energy. The GS316 does not support Auto green mode.
Kindly check the GS316 and GS116v2 data sheets respectively below:
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
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Hi noo-nee-noo,
Welcome to the community! :)
Here are the differences between the GS316 and the GS116v2 switches:
a. The GS316 supports 16K MAC address table entries while the GS116v2 supports 8K MAC address table entries.
b. The GS316 supports Flow Control while GS116v2 does not.
c. THe GS316 supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az standard) while the GS116v2 does not.
d. The GS116v2 supports Auto green mode which detects the cable length and adjusts power usage to save energy. The GS316 does not support Auto green mode.
Kindly check the GS316 and GS116v2 data sheets respectively below:
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
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