Unmanaged Switch Manhattan 561815 16 Ports Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000

The Unmanaged Switch Manhattan 561815 16 Ports Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 is a compact, unmanaged network switch designed to expand wired connectivity for small offices, workgroups, or home networks. Equipped with 16 Gigabit RJ-45 ports, it provides full-duplex communication and a switching capacity of 32 Gbit/s to handle multiple concurrent connections. The device supports common IEEE networking standards for compatibility with a wide range of network devices and maintains a MAC address table sized for efficient traffic forwarding.

Advantages

This unmanaged switch requires no configuration and delivers plug-and-play operation, reducing setup time and management overhead. With 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports it enables simultaneous high-speed connections for computers, printers, IP phones and other devices. Support for IEEE standards ensures interoperability and energy-efficient Ethernet features help reduce power consumption where supported by connected equipment. The compact, black enclosure and 1.1 kg weight make the unit easy to place in racks, on shelves, or on desktop installations.

Suitable for

• Small office or home office LAN expansion
• Connecting multiple desktop PCs, printers and IP phones
• Workgroup environments requiring additional Gigabit ports
• Temporary network setups for events or meetings

Key specifications

• Ports: 16 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (10/100/1000)
• Switching capacity: 32 Gbit/s
• Operational mode: Unmanaged, plug-and-play
• MAC address table size: 8192 entries
• Networking standards supported: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3az
• Color: Black
• Weight: 1.1 kg

How to use

Install the switch on a stable surface or in a suitable rack location and connect its power supply. Use Cat5e or Cat6 cables to connect network devices to any of the 16 Gigabit RJ-45 ports. The switch operates without configuration; connected devices will negotiate link speed and duplex automatically. Monitor device LEDs for link/activity status and replace cables or endpoints if connections fail. For best results, ensure connected equipment supports Gigabit Ethernet to take full advantage of available throughput.

Recommendations

Place the switch in a ventilated area away from heat sources and excessive dust. Use good-quality shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cables and avoid running Ethernet cables alongside high-voltage power lines to minimise interference. For network expansion, aggregate traffic through appropriate uplink ports to the rest of the network infrastructure and consider segmenting heavy traffic to dedicated switches to preserve overall performance.