Grandstream GWN7721P 8‑Port Multi‑Gig PoE+ Layer 2 Lite Managed Network Switch

📦 Product Overview

The Grandstream GWN7721P is a Layer 2 Lite managed multi‑gigabit network switch designed for small and medium business (SMB) networks, hotels, offices, and home‑office environments. It delivers high‑speed connectivity with eight 2.5 GbE PoE+ ports, two 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks, and flexible management options — making it ideal for powering and connecting devices like Wi‑Fi 6/7 access points, IP phones, and surveillance cameras.

🚀 Key Features

🔌 High‑Speed & PoE Power

• 8× 2.5 Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet ports with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+, each capable of up to 30 W per port to power APs, cameras, and phones without extra power injectors.

• 2× 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports for high‑speed backbone or uplink connections to core switches or routers.

• Total PoE power budget up to ~130 W, enough to power multiple PoE devices.

🛠 Layer 2 Lite Management

• Managed network switch with VLAN support, DSCP/802.1p QoS priority controls, IGMP Snooping for efficient multicast handling, and traffic segmentation to optimise network performance.

• Loop detection, cable test and port mirroring for quick network troubleshooting.

• Security features including DHCP Snooping to protect network integrity.

🧑‍💻 Flexible Management Options

• Local Web UI for on‑premise switch setup and monitoring.

• GWN Manager software for centralized local network control.

• GDMS Networking (cloud management) — manage and monitor multiple devices from anywhere (requires a GDMS account).

🏢 Design & Deployment

• Compact metal chassis with desktop or rack‑mount installation options.

• Fan‑less design for silent operation.

• Ideal for connecting modern network devices like Wi‑Fi 6/7 APs, VoIP phones, and high‑speed clients in multi‑gig environments.

📊 Technical Specifications

📦 Included in the Box

• Grandstream GWN7721P Managed Switch

• Power Adapter & AC Cable

• Ground Cable

• Protective Feet / Rack Ears

• Quick Installation Guide

(Exact box contents may vary slightly by region or reseller.)

📌 Typical Use Cases

✔ Expand multi‑gigabit PoE connectivity for Wi‑Fi access points (especially Wi‑Fi 6/7)
✔ Power and network IP cameras or VoIP phones without separate injectors
✔ Small to medium business networks needing VLANs, traffic prioritization, and diagnostics
✔ Office, hospitality, and campus deployments that require managed PoE switching

🔗 Useful Links

• 📄 Official Datasheet — GWN7721(P) Switch (PDF) — Full specs & features: https://www.grandstream.com/hubfs/Product_Documentation/GWN7721%28P%29/Datasheet_GWN7721%28P%29_English.pdf

• 🌐 Grandstream GWN7721(P) Product Page — manufacturer overview & support: https://www.grandstream.com/products/networking-solutions/network-switches/product/gwn7721-gwn7721p

• 🛠 Grandstream Device Management System (GDMS) — cloud network management: https://www.grandstream.com/gdmsnetworking

• 📘 GWN Manager Software — local management & provisioning toolkit: search for “GWN Manager” on Grandstream support site