Netgear GS308PP User Manual

Data Sheet | 300 Series

according to NPD and Context, September 2019

SOHO Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switches with PoE

IN UNMANAGED

& SMART SWITCHES

†

In US & Europe Market Share

Expanding Wired Connectivity for
desktop PoE SOHO Networks

NETGEAR 300 Series Gigabit Ethernet
Unmanaged Switches with PoE provide
easy, reliable, and affordable network

connectivity for home and small ofces.

With these unmanaged plug-and-play
switches, you can expand your network

connections to multiple devices instantly.

The unmanaged switches provides power
and data from a single Ethernet (CAT-5e)
cable to devices such as IP cameras, VoIP/
Internet-based phones, wireless access

points, etc. The majority of these models

also support PoE power auto-balance and

allocation feature.

NETGEAR’s unique PoE technology
automatically balances the PoE power
based on the device needs independent

of PoE class detected. These switches

deliver the power the device needs, at the

most granular level.

Outstanding power exibility with NETGEAR’s exclusive FlexPoE

The GS308PP, GS316P, and GS316PP
supports NETGEAR’s exclusive FlexPoE

upgradeable PoE power feature. Powered
by the industry’s rst exible PoE+

integrated technology, you can increase
or decrease the PoE budget by simply

purchasing a new NETGEAR. FlexPoE
power supply, effectively futureproong
small business networks and budgets.

With NETGEAR’s exclusive FlexPoE,
these two switches help businesses cost
effectively increase their power budget to

expand their network as needed.

All ports support PoE/PoE+ up to 30W

per port, which makes them the perfect
switches for deploying Wireless APs, Pan/

Tilt/Zoom and xed IP Cameras, VoIP

Phones, access-limited security door locks

or any other IoT PoE-powered devices.

The GS308PP, GS316P, and GS316PP

have copper Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
featuring NETGEAR FlexPoE power.

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The GS308PP ships with 83W
budget, GS316P ships with 115W

of PoE

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, and the

GS316PP features an astounding 183W

of PoE power budget.

Should you need more power in the future,
rather than replacing the entire switch, with

NETGEAR FlexPoE, you can just purchase

the optional NETGEAR FlexPoE EPS130W
Power Adapter, which will boost the PoE
budget of your GS308PP and with the
EPS200W Power Adapter, which will boost

the PoE budget of your GS316P.

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Highlights

Data Sheet | 300 Series

SOHO Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switches with PoE

• Auto-MDI/MDIX eliminates the need

for crossover cables

• LED indicators for ease of use

• Energy-efcient technology for power

savings

• Fanless design for silent operation

• Auto-negotiation for automatic

connection at the highest common
speed between switch and an end
device

Small Ofce/Home Ofce Network Diagram

Access Point

VOIP phone

Laptop PCs

• Non-blocking switching architecture for

maximum throughput at wire speed

• Plug-and-play; no setup required

• Durable and rugged metal case

• Desktop or wall-mountable (based on
specic model)

• Ideal for small ofce and home

networks

GS308P

Security camera

• Standards-based technology ensures

interoperability with any standards­ based devices in the existing network

• 802.3af and 802.3at Power Over

Ethernet (PoE) for IP cameras, VoIP/
Internet-based phones, wireless access
points

ReadyNAS

Game Console

Desktop PC

Internet

Router

PoE

Non-PoE

Smart TV

Expanding Wired Connectivity for SOHO Networks

Increase or decrease your PoE budget anytime by simply upgrading your switch Power Supply, without having to purchase a new

switch. Future-proof your PoE budget with GS308PP or GS316P. And if you have power-hungry devices and directly need a high power
PoE switch, buy G316PP. This unique combination from NETGEAR Business makes these switches the most adaptive in the market.

The following table describes the Accessory Power Adapters which are sold separately:

Switch Model Power Adapter Model Power Adapter Wattage PoE+ Power Wattage

GS308PP (Comes w/90W PA)

GS316P (Comes w/130W PA)

GS316PP (Comes w/200W PA)

EPS90W

EPS130W

EPS90W
EPS130W
EPS200W

EPS90W
EPS130W
EPS200W

90W

130W

90W
130W
200W

90W
130W
200W

83W

123W

76W
115W
183W

76W
115W
183W

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