Ports
A 16-port Gigabit smart managed switch in a metal case with 15 PoE+ (802.3at) RJ45 ports and one SFP fiber port, a 231W PoE budget.
- 1 Gbps port
- 16 ports
- 231 W PoE
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Fastest wired port
1 Gbps
Link rate of its quickest Ethernet or SFP socket, in gigabits per second.
Ports
16 ports
PoE budget
231 W
Total power it can share across PoE devices at once.
Features
Works with
- 802.3at/af powered IP cameras, access points and VoIP phones; 1000BASE-SX/LX SFP modules in the uplink slot
Is it for you?
A 16-port Gigabit smart managed switch in a metal case with 15 PoE+ (802.3at) RJ45 ports and one SFP fiber port, a 231W PoE budget, and NETGEAR's Easy Smart Essentials configuration software.
Choose it if these matter
- SFP fiber uplink port for runs longer than Ethernet's distance limit
- Metal case and lifetime warranty at a price well below fully managed 16-port PoE switches
Skip it if these rule it out
- No Amazon listing is linked from NETGEAR's product page for this model, so buying one means searching for the exact model number
- Ports are 1G only: no 2.5G/5G/10G multi-gig support
- Easy Smart Essentials is smart-managed, not fully managed: no LACP link aggregation or advanced L2 features
Good for: Lots of smart devices · Homelab · Budget
Which version should you buy?
Selected package: GS316EPP.
Selected package
GS316EPP
This pageModel: GS316EPP
- Best for
- Camera systems and AP fleets needing many PoE+ ports on a budget.
Related models and generations
GS324EPP Model: GS324EPP
Same Easy Smart Essentials line in a 24-port PoE+ version with a larger 400W class budget.
Larger installations needing more than 16 ports.
Watch out
- GS316EPP is the PoE+ version; the cheaper GS316EP has a smaller PoE budget and the GS316E has no PoE at all.
- The GS316EPP's PoE ports run 802.3at (up to 30W), not 802.3bt (60W) like NETGEAR's more expensive multi-gig switches.
Compare with similar models
| Specification |  This oneGS316EPP 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Switch |  TL-SG1005P 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch with 4 PoE+ Ports |  GS305P 5-Port Gigabit PoE Switch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports | 16 ports | 5 ports | 5 ports |
| PoE budget | 231 W | 65 W | 55 W |
| Best for | Lots of smart devices, Homelab, Budget | Lots of smart devices, Homelab, Budget, Home office | Lots of smart devices, Budget, Home office |
| Fastest wired port | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Open | View | View |
Full specifications (8)
- Switch class
- Easy Smart Essentials smart managed switch
- RJ45 ports
- 16 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
- PoE ports
- 15 PoE+ (802.3at) RJ45 ports
- SFP port
- 1 x SFP fiber uplink slot
- PoE budget
- 231W total across the PoE ports
- Features
- VLAN, QoS, port mirroring and cable diagnostics via Easy Smart Essentials software and web GUI
- Case
- Sturdy metal, fanless desktop or rack-mountable design
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty
Downloads & support
Setup: No drivers needed: it is a self-contained Ethernet switch. Configure it with the Easy Smart Essentials utility or web GUI; firmware comes from NETGEAR's support site.
Links go to the manufacturer’s official pages, so you always get the latest, genuine files.
Sources: Netgear specifications · netgear.com. Photos: Netgear · downloads.netgear.com. Specifications checked November 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.