NETGEAR GS116v2 Installation Manual Download Page 1

Installation Guide

16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch

Model GS116v2

Package Contents

•  Gigabit Ethernet switch
•  Power adapter (varies by region)
•  Installation guide

Note: 

You can wall mount the switch. A wall-mount kit is not included. 

3. Check the LEDs

When you connect the power adapter to the switch and plug it into an electrical 
outlet, the LEDs indicate the status.

LED

Description

Power

• 

On

. The switch is receiving power.

• 

Off

. The switch is not receiving power.

Port  
(left and right)

• 

Both LEDs are solid green

. 1000 Mbps link on this port.

• 

Left LED is solid green

. 100 Mbps link on this port.

• 

Right LED is solid green

. 10 Mbps link on this port.

• 

Blinking green

. The port is sending or receiving traffic.

• 

Off

. The switch does not detect a link on this port.

1. Register with the NETGEAR Insight app

Use the NETGEAR Insight App to register your switch, activate your warranty, and 
access support.

1.  On your iOS or Android mobile device, visit the app store, search for 

NETGEAR Insight, and download the latest app.

2.  Open the NETGEAR Insight app.
3.  If you did not set up a NETGEAR account, tap 

Create NETGEAR Account 

and follow the onscreen instructions.

4.  Tap the menu in the upper-left corner to open it.
5.  Tap 

REGISTER ANY NETGEAR DEVICE

.

6.  Enter the serial number located on the bottom of the switch, or use the 

camera on your mobile device or tablet to scan the serial number bar code.

7.  Tap 

Go

.

8.  Tap 

View Device

 to add the switch to a network.

The switch is registered and added to your account.

2. Connect the switch

Internet

Router

ReadyNAS

Sample connections

GS116v2

Desktop

Smart TV

Access point

Gaming console

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