Fantastic network switch I had been looking at the FS116 for some time, hoping for the prices to come down. Recently, I was able to get one at a good price from Amazon so I jumped on it.This switch, unlike many of the Linksys products, is made of *metal*. It is VERY solidly built and quite small - not much taller than the network jacks themselves. It does not have any fans and runs only slightly warm to the touch. ... EVERY port on this device is now uplink capable, not just one port "with a button" as the head...
[Netgear FS116 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0  |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 03/27/2003 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review |  |  |
100% (21 of 21) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Low Cost, Works Well I wanted to upgrade my home network from a 10M/sec hub built into my router to a 100M/sec switch. I probably could have gotten by with an 8 port product, but I've wired up a few outlets to a patch panel and didn't want to have to walk to the basement and patch around as I moved around the house. This 16 port version seemed like a good way to go.The product is very different styling than other Netgear products I have (not that I cared). It is small, not a much larger profile than the plugs ...
[Netgear FS116 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 11/25/2003 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (10 of 10) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Netgear warranties not being honored! I purchased a Netgear JFS516 16 Port switch in May 2003. It came with a 2 year warranty. In February 2005 I smelled smoked. The switch burned out. Contacted Netgear warranty support only to learn I need an RMA number to return the switch. But I can't get an RMA number because Netgear runs an automated phone system that routes you to a disconnected number. After two months of trying and sending email messages to their customer support department the problem remains. After 90 days forget about any...
[Netgear FS116 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 2.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 03/15/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
36% (9 of 25) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Great little, no-frills, ethernet switch! We replaced three old 10-baseT hubs with the Netgear FS116 and our network has not only been MUCH faster, but seems to have a whole lot less trouble.
It does everything we need it to do and does it well. We have generally been very happy with other Netgear products we have used.
The FS116 is small, affordable, and works great. What more could you want?
[Netgear FS116 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 10/08/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (3 of 3) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Netgear FS116 I purchase Netgear products for their quality & reliablilty. They are durable and deliver performance as promised. The Netgear FS116 lives up to our expectations.
[Netgear FS116 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 09/23/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (2 of 2) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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what the f*** do they make Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Pros: works for a day
Cons: it will randomly work then start blinking the power and all 16 100-m lights
Other Thoughts: NEVER BUY FOR HOME USE
[Netgear FS116 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch review by zim853 can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 2.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | zim853 | | Review Date: | 05/02/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review |  | | |
50% (2 of 4) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Good ergonomics Tech Level:
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Comments: I like this switch as the core of my home network. In the wiring closet I connect CAT5 from 12 rooms, cable modem, brouter, and PSTN/VoIP converter from Vonage. Overall loads are usually light with the ocational movie and file download/transfer. The switch runs cool for me. I like the 10/100 LEDs and auto uplink, connections couldn't be easier. Metal case is a big plus as it litterally anchors my network. I did not buy the SD216...
[Netgear FS116 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch review by StyleAndEntertainmen can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | StyleAndEntertainmen | | Review Date: | 08/06/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (2 of 2) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Been Flawless so Far Tech Level: high
Ownership: more than 1 year
Pros: I've used this for near 2 years or more and not had a single issue. Typically i use dlink NICs in the machines.
Cons: None
[Netgear FS116 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch review by nickname can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | nickname | | Review Date: | 07/23/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
50% (1 of 2) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Burned out !!!!! Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
Pros: It worked well...for a year!!
Cons: It decided one day to stop working. I smelt plastic burning. Then the network was gone. It was VERY hot and smelt like it was burnt. It stopped working and i unpluged it.
Other Thoughts: I only had 4 computer attached to it. Nothing over the top, as far as use goes.
[Netgear FS116 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch review by N/A can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 2.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | N/A | | Review Date: | 07/12/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
50% (1 of 2) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Awsome Switch Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg.com
Pros: This switch has done what it said it was going to do....nothing has gone wrong yet....i first bought this so i could hook my modem into it and then hook a router up to this switch because my router kept signing me off aim after being on for a long time....this did not work....i don't know if it is possible to do.....but now i just hook it to the router and the r...
[Netgear FS116 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch review by Charles Bronkema can be read at Newegg.com] | | Newegg.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Charles Bronkema | | Review Date: | 03/20/2006 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
50% (1 of 2) Users Found This Review Helpful |