Netgear GS116LP

On the advice of the helpdesk, I chose the Netgear GS116 for installing a home network in a new-build home. Because science is still debating the harmful or not harmful effects of wireless networks, we erred on the side of caution and filled the house full of UTP connections. I use the Netgear Switch to connect to the modem of the internet provider. It couldn't be simpler: just hang it up, plug in the cables, plug in the power cable and you're done! Only remark: fixing the switch to the wall is done with two screws supplied. A little bit of measuring work is required to confirm the device properly

Situation sketch: At home I had a WiFi router from netgear and a NAS server from Qnap. Both my ISP's modem and my netgear router acted as DHCP, resulting in two different IP ranges. The Qnap has a double Gigabit LAN connection and I wanted to make the most of that, as far as my network allows.

Solution: This gigabit switch provides an extra boost in my network. All devices between which data must be exchanged (PC, laptop, NAS, AVR, ...) can now be neatly connected to one swtich. The future rooms can also each have their own network connection. To keep it simple, I set up my netgear router as an Access Point. Maybe a waste of the router but easier for the configuration of my network, there is now only one ip-range left.

Advantages

• much faster data transfers from my pc to my nas than before (the switch built into my modem was a 100Mbit)
• sufficient connections without having to branch further
• sturdy casing
• limited in size

Cons

• quite a bit more energy consuming than twice 8-ports. Fortunately, there is the intelligent energy consumption system.
• no router to hang in your living room or it's always Christmas with all the lights :-)

I had issues with my internet, used 2 older switches... replaced them with this Netgear, the problems were solved and I was suddenly able to add an Access Point via PoE for even more stable internet