Chapter 1 Introduction - NETGEAR ProSafe GS516TP Installation Manual

Introduction
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Congratulations on the purchase of your NETGEAR
Switch. Your GS516TP Gigabit Smart Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance,
IEEE-compliant network solution designed for users who require many ports and want the power
of gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity.
The front panel of the switch has 16 twisted-paired ports that support nonstop 10/100/1000
networks. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.
The installation guide describes how to install and power on the GS516TP Gigabit Smart Switch.
The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet
skills.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the GS516TP Gigabit Smart Switch and provides the
following information:
• Overview
• Features
• Package Contents
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