Linksys LGS116P Frequently Asked Questions

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OF CONTENTS
1. What is the Linksys LGS116P Switch?
2. What is PoE?
3. What kind of devices can be connected to the switch?
4. What should I do when my computer cannot connect to the Internet while
connected to the switch?
5. What is the advantage of having a switch when it comes to data transfer?
6. What is the maximum PoE power budget for each PoE switch?
7. What are the protocols supported by the LGS116P?
8. Can I wall-mount my switch?
9. What should I do if my switch experiences excessive data collisions?
10. Can I use a switch to share Internet connection to all computers in the
network?
11. Which ports on my PoE switch can I plug in a PoE device?
12. How is port PoE prioritization done?
13. What is the warranty period for the Linksys LGS116P?
14. What are the supported PoE standards?
15. My PoE device is not powering ON, what should I do?
1. What is the Linksys LGS116P Switch?
The Linksys LGS116P is a 16-Port Gigabit PoE Switch. This unmanaged switch offers
a quick and easy solution to extend your office network with a plug-and-play
installation. It is also useful in transferring data across a local network at up to Gigabit
speeds.
2. What is PoE?
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that enables an Ethernet network cable to
deliver both data and power.
3. What kind of devices can be connected to the switch?
You can connect the following devices to your LGS116P switch:
LGS116P Frequently Asked Questions

Linksys LGS116P Specifications

General

Switch type	Unmanaged
Switch layer	-
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity	16
10G support	No
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Copper ethernet cabling technology	1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T
Throughput	1.488 Mpps
MAC address table	8000 entries
Input current	1.66 A
Power consumption (typical)	11.31 W
Number of power supply units	1
Certification	FCC Class A, CE
Product color	Black
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget	80 W
Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity	8

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	120 mm
Width	280 mm
Height	25 mm
Weight	822 g