Grandstream GWN7816P 48‑Port Gigabit PoE++ Layer 3 Managed Network Switch

Overview

The Grandstream GWN7816P is an enterprise‑grade Layer 3 managed PoE network switch designed for medium to large business networks, campus infrastructure, and high‑performance LAN environments. With 48 Gigabit RJ45 PoE/PoE+/PoE++ ports and 6×10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks, it delivers powerful connectivity, flexible deployment, and dynamic PoE power allocation for network devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and IoT endpoints.

The GWN7816P supports IPv4 and IPv6 networking, robust routing options, and advanced security mechanisms, making it ideal for enterprise backbones, aggregation layers, and large‑scale network deployments.

Key Features

• 48× Gigabit Ethernet ports with dynamic PoE/PoE+/PoE++ support (8×60 W ports; 40×30 W ports)

• 6× 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink ports for high‑speed backbone connections

• 740 W total PoE power budget with smart per‑port power allocation

• Layer 3 managed switching with advanced VLAN routing, RIP/OSPF support, IPv4/IPv6

• 216 Gbps switching capacity with ~160.7 Mpps forwarding rate

• 4,000 VLAN support, QoS traffic prioritization, IGMP/MLD snooping

• Advanced enterprise security: ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, DHCP Snooping, DoS protection, port isolation

• Centralized management via Web UI, CLI, GWN.Cloud, and GWN Manager

• Stacking support for network scalability and redundancy

Technical Specifications

PoE & Power

The GWN7816P supports dynamic PoE power allocation to adapt to connected devices’ requirements:

• Ports 1–8: Up to 60 W PoE++ each

• Ports 9–48: Up to 30 W PoE/PoE+ each

• Total PoE budget: Up to 740 W for powering IP devices like cameras, APs, and access control systems.

Layer 3 Routing & Advanced Networking

The GWN7816P goes beyond basic switching with Layer 3 capabilities, including:

• Static & dynamic routing (RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, IPv4/IPv6)

• Policy‑based routing

• Inter‑VLAN routing

• Multicast management (IGMP/MLD Snooping, MVR)

This makes it suitable as an aggregation or core layer switch in enterprise networks.

Security & Traffic Control

The GWN7816P includes enterprise‑grade threat protection:

• 802.1X Network Access Control

• ARP Inspection & IP Source Guard

• DHCP Snooping

• Storm Control & DoS Protection

• Port Isolation & Filtering

• ACL-based traffic control

These features help protect critical business infrastructure and ensure secure network operations.

Management & Monitoring

Administrators can manage and monitor the switch using:

• Web‑based GUI

• Command Line Interface (CLI)

• SNMP v1/2c/3

• Grandstream GDMS Cloud centralized management

• GWN Manager on‑premise controller

This flexibility allows remote management, automation, and simplified configuration across large deployments.

Ideal Applications

The Grandstream GWN7816P is ideal for:

• Enterprise LAN backbones

• Campus and large business networks

• IP CCTV & security systems

• VoIP phone system infrastructure

• High‑density Wi‑Fi backbone connectivity

• Data center access and aggregation layers

Useful Links

Official Product Page — Grandstream GWN7816P
https://www.grandstream.com/products/networking-solutions/network-switches/product/gwn7816p

Documentation Portal (Datasheets & Guides)
https://documentation.grandstream.com

Grandstream GDMS (Cloud Management Platform)
https://gdms.cloud

Grandstream Support & Firmware Resources
https://www.grandstream.com/support/resources