Grandstream GWN7702P 16-Port Gigabit Unmanaged PoE+ Network Switch – 8-Port PoE, 138W

Overview

Scale up your network’s port count and PoE capacity with the Grandstream GWN7702P 16-Port Gigabit Unmanaged PoE+ Network Switch, a budget-friendly switch built for small-to-medium businesses that want enterprise-class connectivity without the fuss of a managed system. With 16 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 8 of which deliver PoE+ power, and a 138W total power budget, the GWN7702P is designed to power and connect a larger fleet of VoIP phones, IP cameras, and other PoE devices.

Requiring no configuration whatsoever, the GWN7702P offers a total switching capacity of 32Gbps and dynamic PoE allocation, so each connected device gets exactly the power it needs. With both rack-mount and table-top installation options, it fits comfortably into a server rack or sits on a desk, whichever suits your setup.

Quick Specs

• Product Type: Unmanaged Gigabit PoE+ Network Switch
• Total Ports: 16 x Gigabit RJ45 (10/100/1000Mbps)
• PoE Ports: 8 (Ports 1–8)
• PoE Standards: IEEE 802.3af/802.3at (PoE+)
• Power per Port: Up to 30W
• Total PoE Power Budget: 138W
• Switching Capacity: 32Gbps
• Configuration: Plug-and-play, no setup required
• Mounting: Rack-mount or table-top (with included rubber feet)
• Connectivity: Auto MDI/MDIX and auto-negotiation on all ports
• Dimensions: 37cm (L) x 22cm (W) x 6cm (H)
• Weight: Approximately 2,260g
• Ideal For: Small-to-medium businesses, offices, and growing PoE deployments

Why Buy

• Enterprise-class capacity, SMB simplicity: 16 Gigabit ports and 8 PoE+ ports give real scale without requiring management software or ongoing configuration.
• Large PoE power budget: A 138W total power budget across 8 PoE+ ports supports a substantial fleet of IP phones, access points, or cameras.
• Dynamic power allocation: Each connected device receives exactly the power it needs, helping avoid wasted capacity or underpowered endpoints.
• Strong switching performance: A 32Gbps switching capacity comfortably handles traffic across all 16 Gigabit ports.
• Flexible mounting: Choose between standard rack mounting or table-top installation using the included rubber feet.
• Zero configuration: The GWN7702P works immediately once connected, with no setup or ongoing administration required.
• Energy-efficient design: Green technology helps minimise power consumption while maintaining full switching performance.

Insights

The Grandstream GWN7702P is built for businesses that have outgrown an 8-port switch and need meaningfully more capacity — both in port count and in PoE power. As part of Grandstream’s GWN7700 unmanaged switch series, it doubles the port count of the GWN7701P to 16 Gigabit ports while more than doubling the PoE port count and power budget, jumping to 8 PoE+ ports and 138W.

That larger power budget matters in practice: where a 60W switch might comfortably power four IP phones, the GWN7702P’s 138W budget across 8 ports gives enough headroom for a mix of higher-draw devices like Wi-Fi access points alongside phones and cameras, without running into power constraints as the network grows.

Its inclusion of both rack-mount and table-top installation options also reflects the step up in use case — this is a switch equally at home in a small server rack as it is sitting in an office cupboard, making it a practical fit for growing SMBs that are starting to formalise their network infrastructure without yet needing a fully managed switch.

Key Features

16 Gigabit Ethernet Ports

The GWN7702P provides 16 x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports with auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDIX, automatically detecting link speed and eliminating the need for crossover cables.

8 PoE+ Ports with 138W Power Budget

Eight of the sixteen ports are 802.3af/802.3at (PoE+) compliant, delivering up to 30W per port within a total power budget of 138W, supporting a larger fleet of powered devices.

Dynamic PoE Allocation

The switch uses dynamic PoE allocation to ensure each connected device receives the exact amount of power it needs, rather than a fixed allowance per port.

32Gbps Switching Capacity

A 32Gbps switching capacity keeps traffic flowing smoothly across all sixteen Gigabit ports, even under demanding SMB network loads.

Zero-Configuration Deployment

The GWN7702P is a true plug-and-play unmanaged switch, demanding no configuration before use.

Flexible Installation Options

The GWN7702P can be rack-mounted in a standard rack, or installed table-top using the included rubber feet, adapting to different office and infrastructure setups.

High-Speed Non-Blocking Throughput

Non-blocking switch architecture ensures reliable, high-speed data transfer across all connected devices without bottlenecks.

Energy-Efficient Operation

The GWN7702P incorporates green technology to reduce power consumption without compromising switching performance.

Clear Status Indicators

LED indicators for power, per-port PoE output, and link/activity/speed make it easy to check connection and power status at a glance.

Use Cases

• Small-to-Medium Businesses: Add substantial Gigabit and PoE capacity for a growing office network.
• Corporate Offices: Provide reliable connectivity and power for desk phones, access points, and other networked devices.
• VoIP Deployments: Power a larger fleet of IP phones directly through the switch’s 8 PoE+ ports.
• Wi-Fi Access Point Rollouts: Power and connect multiple PoE-powered access points from a single switch.
• Surveillance Systems: Power and connect several PoE-enabled IP cameras without separate injectors.
• Server Rack Deployments: Install alongside other networking equipment using standard rack mounting.

Is It Right?

This switch is a great choice if you:

• Need 16 Gigabit ports with substantial PoE capacity across 8 of them.
• Want a large 138W power budget to support multiple higher-draw PoE devices.
• Prefer a simple, plug-and-play switch with no configuration required.
• Need the flexibility of rack-mount or table-top installation.
• Are scaling up from a smaller unmanaged switch as your network grows.
• Want a cost-effective alternative to a fully managed switch.

You may want to consider another option if you:

• Only need 5 or 8 ports (consider the GWN7700P or GWN7701P instead).
• Don’t need PoE support at all (consider the standard GWN7702, which offers the same 16 ports with zero PoE ports).
• Require advanced management features such as VLANs, port mirroring, or remote configuration.
• Need more than 24 or 48 total ports (consider the larger models in the GWN7700 series).

Specifications

Compatibility

• Grandstream IP Phones: Power compatible desk phones directly through the switch’s PoE+ ports.
• Grandstream Wi-Fi Access Points: Power and connect multiple GWN series access points without separate injectors.
• PoE-Enabled IP Cameras: Compatible with standard 802.3af/802.3at PoE-powered surveillance cameras.
• Standard 19″ Racks: Rack-mountable alongside other networking equipment.
• GWN7700 Series: Part of a wider family of unmanaged switches offering 5, 8, 16, 24, or 48 Gigabit ports with 4 or 8 port PoE+ output on PoE-capable models.

Setup

1. Choose an installation method — mount the GWN7702P in a standard rack, or place it table-top using the included rubber feet.
2. Connect the switch to your network using an Ethernet cable from your router or main network switch.
3. Plug in the power supply to power the switch itself.
4. Connect your devices to the remaining ports — use Ports 1–8 for PoE-powered devices such as IP phones, access points, or cameras.
5. Check the LED indicators to confirm link, activity, and power status on each connected port.
6. No further configuration is needed — the GWN7702P is ready to use immediately.

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