NETGEAR FS116 16 Port Fast Ethernet Switch with Auto Uplink (10/100)

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• Product Dimensions: 10 x 4 x 7 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063UZW
• Item model number: FS116
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 16, 2002

Product Description

Product Description

FS100 series Fast Ethernet Switches provide your LAN with high-speed, 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing connectivity for as many as 5, 8, or 16 users. Just plug in your Ethernet cables, connect a power cord, and you're ready to go - there's no software to configure. Engineered without the need for internal fans, they operate silently. And each of these very compact switches is housed in a sturdy metal case for years of dependable use.The FS116 Fast Ethernet Switch features the 100 Mbps switching technology in a compact form that is best for the small office marketplace at a competitive price. This switch splits the network into smaller, connected subnets for improved performance, enabling the most demanding multimedia and imaging applications.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic network switch, March 27, 2003

By	M. Saunders "micsaund" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I had been looking at the FS116 for some time, hoping for the prices to come down. Recently, I was able to get one at a good price from Amazon so I jumped on it.

This switch, unlike many of the Linksys products, is made of *metal*. It is VERY solidly built and quite small - not much taller than the network jacks themselves. It does not have any fans and runs only slightly warm to the touch.

... EVERY port on this device is now uplink capable, not just one port "with a button" as the heading indicates. For me, this was a pleasant surprise as I have several ethernet cables that are designed for uplinking and with this switch, I can use them whenever I need to due to the auto-detection on all 16 ports.

I really like that the LEDs and cables come-out of the front. The trend in consumer level devices is to put the cables on the rear. This does not work for me as I have my "network center" in the basement and all of the cables approach from the front (note, front-connect is how professional-level equipment is built and the fact that the Netgear uses that also harkens to their power-user-level equipment).

Anyway, I have been using this switch transparently for a couple of months now. It functions just as a switch should: without a thought. It just works.

Mike

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Low Cost, Works Well, November 25, 2003

By	lschofield (Washington DC USA) - See all my reviews

I wanted to upgrade my home network from a 10M/sec hub built into my router to a 100M/sec switch. I probably could have gotten by with an 8 port product, but I've wired up a few outlets to a patch panel and didn't want to have to walk to the basement and patch around as I moved around the house. This 16 port version seemed like a good way to go.

The product is very different styling than other Netgear products I have (not that I cared). It is small, not a much larger profile than the plugs themselves need, and the case is very sturdy and solid. With no fans, it makes no noise. My only negative comment is I would have preferred a standard 19 inch width for rack mounting, but others will prefer this more condense case. Fits on a shelf easy, or you could mount it to the wall with screws on the underside.

And the end result -- much faster home network! This would be a good solution for anyone with a larger home or small office wired network, or someone who hosts LAN parties. 16 ports will connect a lot of people!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little, no-frills, ethernet switch!, October 8, 2005

By	Troy Sutton (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We replaced three old 10-baseT hubs with the Netgear FS116 and our network has not only been MUCH faster, but seems to have a whole lot less trouble.

It does everything we need it to do and does it well. We have generally been very happy with other Netgear products we have used.

The FS116 is small, affordable, and works great. What more could you want?