NETGEAR GS116E V2 Simple Network Management Gigabit Switch Unpacking and Disassembling

2021-06-27

There are many network devices in the landlord's apartment building. The switch used before was the Buffalo LSW4-GT-8EP/WH 8-port Gigabit unmanaged switch. Currently, the network port is no longer able to accommodate new network devices. He is also preparing to transfer GEN8 from his home to an apartment. Therefore, he has been thinking about which switch has recently been adopted. After searching at the aunt's house, he found that the price and function of the NETGEAR GS116E V2 is very suitable. The date of the visit is a coupon. As of the last day of use, it was decided to start at midnight.

Fancy GS116E V2 First, because it adds LAG support, port aggregation (link aggregation) compared to the Other network support a simple 8-port LAN Switchgear GS108T V2, the price is not so beautiful.

The second is that because it is a true 32G backplane (2G per port), there are a lot of cheaper gigabit switches available.

In the seller's evaluation to see the seller seems to be directly in the package box on a courier bag to send a lot of people's box fell terrible, so the message to the seller hopes to be better packaged, received the package around the package A layer of cardboard, packaging box is finally in good condition, landlord obsessive-compulsive disorder ~

On the back is the function supported by the E series. The GS108PE has more POE power supply. The GS116E does not list LAG support on the packaging box, nor does it have the word “V2” printed on the packaging box. It is estimated that the packaging has not been updated.

GS116E V2 body is still very small, the length is 28.5CM width is 10CM

With accessories, the GS116E V2 supports wall-mounting. Since the length is relatively short and cannot be directly put on the rack, four 3M pads are also provided for placement on the desktop.

12V 1A power supply, this switch is still relatively power saving. Another point of view it also includes the use of 12V power supply. Because I am using 12V centralized power supply, this is convenient for management. Some domestic brands of switches and routers use odd 9V power supply, individuals prefer 5V and 12V power supply equipment. This 12V adapter is destined to be idle. There are now more than 10 idle 5V and 12V adapters.

The seal is one-time, avoiding being a disk man.

Because it is placed on the desktop, it has been installed. There is a dustproof pad behind the hanging hole. In fact, the back of the PCB is covered with a dustproof pad.

Feeling high altitude users are so sad reminder...

Behind the appearance of a lot of cooling holes.

The ground wire prevents static electricity.

12V 1A is quite power saving.

Disassembling the GS116E V2 is simple. Twist off two screws. There is no tamper-resistant fragile sticker or the like. The internals are actually very simple. Compared to earlier versions of the GS116 unmanaged switches, the internals can be described as shabby. However, the GS116E V2 is still excellent in processing speed and energy saving. After all, it is highly integrated.

All network ports are covered with metal to prevent electromagnetic interference. This details is very good.

16 network ports are enough for some time.

The GS116E V2 is a 5-year warranty and you can rest assured.