NETGEAR GS716TP Hardware Installation Manual page 35

16-Port Gigabit (Hi-Power) PoE+ Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch with 2 SFP Ports
If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. For more information,
visit the support website at netgear.com/support/.
• Autonegotiation. The RJ-45 ports negotiate the correct duplex mode, speed, and
flow control if the device at the other end of the link supports autonegotiation. If the
device does not support autonegotiation, the switch determines only the speed
correctly, and the duplex mode defaults to half-duplex.
The Gigabit Ethernet ports negotiate speed, duplex mode, and flow control if the
attached device supports autonegotiation.
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