NETGEAR GS316 Installation Manual

Installation Guide
16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
GS316
Package contents
• NETGEAR 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch Model GS316
• Power adapter (varies by region)
• Wall-mount screws
• Rubber foot pads
• Installation guide
December 2021

Step 1. Register the switch.

1. From a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet, visit
my.netgear.com.
2. Log in to your NETGEAR account.
NOTE: If you don't have a free NETGEAR account, you can create one.
The My Products page displays.
3. From the menu on the left, select Register a Product.
4. In the Serial Number field, type the serial number of your switch.
The serial number is 13 digits long. It is printed on the switch label.
5. From the Date of Purchase menu, select the date that you purchased the switch.
6. Click the REGISTER button.
Your switch is registered to your NETGEAR account.
A confirmation email is sent to your NETGEAR account email address.

Step 2. Connect the equipment.

GS316 switch
WiFi access point
IP camera
Laptop
ReadyNAS Smart TV

Sample connections

This switch is designed for indoor use only. If you want to connect it to a device located
outdoors, the outdoor device must be properly grounded and surge protected, and you
must install an Ethernet surge protector inline between the switch and the outdoor device.
Failure to do so can damage the switch.
Before connecting this switch to outdoor cables or devices, see
https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.

Step 3. Connect to power.

Step 4. Check the status.

Power LED
Internet
Powered on
Router
Left Right
Port LED Port LED
Gaming console
Desktop
Powered off
Speed and Activity
1000 Mbps link (both port LEDs are solid green).
During activity, both port LEDs are blinking.
100 Mbps link (left port LED is solid green, right port LED is off).
During activity, the left port LED is blinking.
10 Mbps link (left port LED is off, right port LED is solid green).
During activity, the right port LED is blinking.