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NETGEAR 16 Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch JGS516 Desktop or Rackmount and Limited Lifetime Protection
Last Updated: January 28, 2024 (Refresh Now)
7.2
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Connectivity
23ports, ethernet, gigabit, devices, network
+91%
-9%
" ... I bought this 16 port switch to mount to the back of my entertainment center in my game room. ... All of my video games consoles are connected to it and the switch is connected to the Ethernet wall jack. ... "
" ... This pretty much a plug & play device. ... "
" ... I purchased another switch from a major computer networking company which claimed to be plug and play and noticed a significant drop in speed when it was connected. ... It was truly plug and play and the speeds are as good or even faster than connecting the computer directly to the modem. ... "
" ... I ordered this 16-Port switch to upgrade my old 8-port one and have been very pleased with it for the two weeks that I have had it. ... All my devices are working just as well as before - plus my new devices now have Internet access. ... "
" ... Needed additional outlets to more devices and it works great. ... "
" ... I needed more ports for my home network. ... "
" ... I just unplugged the old switch and plugged in the new one and voila! ... My internet speeds over my home network dramatically increased. ... "
" ... All my devices work now. ... "
Usage
9works, use, setup, install, go
+89%
-11%
" ... Plug-in-play unmanaged switch which is quick to install. ... "
" ... It works exactly how it's supposed to and was very easy to set up. ... "
" ... So now I am good to go for the fiber install. ... "
" ... I have been using the (blue) Netgear Prosafe switches for over a decade and they have never let me down. ... "
" ... Pretty straight forward to use. ... "
" ... Quick and easy setup. ... "
" ... There is nothing to installation, just plug it to your router and LAN and go. ... "
" ... There was no setup, just works. ... "
Reliability
8switch, working, one, far, bought
+88%
-13%
" ... Working great so far! ... "
" ... So far seems to be working ok. ... "
" ... He had an earlier model from 25 years ago. ... "
" ... I plugged this one in and solved the problem. ... "
" ... I'm still using one of these that I bought 14 years ago. ... These things are beasts, and just plain work. ... "
" ... But now that everything is working I am very pleased with the new switch. ... "
" ... Of course, for home usage. ... "
Performance
6fast, use, price, performance, devices
+100%
" ... Never a need to reboot. ... "
" ... By adding this switch, it improved my download speed tremendously. ... "
" ... Works well with fast internets. ... "
" ... Keep in mind however, that I have very fast internet (900+mbps) and I know this does have an affect on performance, just to be fair. ... "
" ... I like managed switches and this one does the job for pretty reasonable price. ... "
" ... I am now able to use my other devices without any drop in speed. ... "
Network
5switch, speeds, netgear, worked, wired
+80%
-20%
" ... So I purchased the NetGear mainly for peace of mind. ... I popped the old one out, popped in the Netgear, and low and behold I had two network segments only running a 100 base speed. ... "
" ... My internet speeds over my home network dramatically increased. ... "
" ... Simple small router that working without issue. ... "
" ... I am now seeing 695 mbps when using this switch device. ... "
Software
4work, windows, speed, get
+100%
" ... Using this to build a smart home for my disabled wife. ... "
" ... Of course that is fine when hooking a PC to it as you can always check your link speed in Windows. ... "
" ... I have 5 security cameras, computers, and tv's along with a roku and xfinity box attached, and they all work seamlessly. ... "
" ... Modem was a bear to get running (probably a Comcast or Google/Nest issue). ... "
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