Description 

The GWN7711 (and variant GWN7711P) series from Grandstream are Layer 2 Lite managed switches, targeted for small-to-medium business deployments.

These switches are designed to provide a balance of manageability, performance, and cost-efficiency. They support cloud or on-premise management via Grandstream’s GDMS and GWN Manager platforms, or via the embedded controller interface. 

The “P” variant (GWN7711P) adds PoE / PoE+ capability on some ports, making it suitable for powering devices like IP cameras, Wi-Fi access points, and VoIP phones. 

Because of its compact form factor and wall-mount compatibility, it is well suited for deployments in offices, small branch sites, hotels, surveillance setups, and any scenario requiring moderate port density with manageable features. 

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Key Features

Below are the primary features that make the GWN7711 series useful in real-world deployments:

Feature	Description / Benefit
Managed / Layer 2 Lite	Offers control beyond an unmanaged switch, including VLANs, QoS, monitoring, etc.
8 Gigabit Ethernet ports	Provides 8 × 1 Gbps RJ-45 ports for connecting devices.
PoE / PoE+ (P variant)	In the P model, ports 1–4 support 802.3af/at PoE output (up to 30 W per port), plus support for 24 V passive PoE modes.
Smart/dynamic PoE allocation	Ability to dynamically allocate PoE power per port depending on load.
Switching and throughput	Non-blocking switching capacity, store-and-forward forwarding, and support for jumbo frames.
VLAN / Traffic segmentation	Supports 802.1Q VLAN, port-based VLAN, and voice VLAN for quality of VoIP traffic.
IGMP snooping / multicast optimization	Improves multicast traffic forwarding efficiency, useful for IPTV, surveillance, etc.
Loop Detection, Cable Test, Port Mirroring	Helps troubleshoot and locate network faults or issues.
Storm Control	Controls broadcast, multicast, and unicast storms to protect the network.
QoS / Traffic Prioritization	Supports priority mapping, queue scheduling (SP, WRR, WFQ), DSCP and 802.1p priority.
Security / Resilience	Features like DHCP snooping, loop prevention, port security, spanning tree support, PoE watchdog.
Management & Monitoring	Can be managed locally (web UI, embedded controller) or via cloud using GDMS or on-premises GWN Manager.
Mounting options	Desktop placement or wall-mountable.
Fanless / Quiet operation	No internal fan → silent, suitable for noise-sensitive environments.

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Specifications

Here are the technical specifications (for both GWN7711 and GWN7711P where they differ):

Specification	Value / Description
Model	GWN7711 / GWN7711P
Network Protocols / Standards	IPv4, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at
Ports	8 × Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet ports
PoE (only in “P” variant)	Ports 1-4 support 802.3af/at (standard PoE/PoE+), up to 30 W per port (total budget 60 W)   Supports 24 V passive PoE modes (various pin modes) for non-standard devices
Switching Capacity	16 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	11.9 Mpps (million packets per second)
Non-blocking Throughput	8 Gbps
Packet Buffer	4 Mb
MAC Address Table	8 K entries
VLAN Support	Up to 32 VLANs (out of 4K possible VLAN IDs)
Link Aggregation (LAG)	Up to 4 aggregated links
Dimensions	164 × 80 × 30 mm (unit)
Weight	~0.17 kg (unit)
Mounting Options	Desktop or wall-mountable
Compliance / Certifications	FCC, CE, RCM, IC
Warranty	Typically 3 years (in many regions)