Grandstream GWN7700 5-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch

Grandstream GWN7700 is aimed at offices, shops, service counters, and compact equipment areas that need more wired connections without adding Power over Ethernet. It provides five RJ45 ports at 10/100/1000 Mbps in an unmanaged design, making it a practical fit when connected devices already have their own power supplies. That power boundary is the model’s defining difference within the GWN7700 family: it carries network traffic but does not energize endpoints through Ethernet cabling. With dimensions of 120 x 64 x 24.5 mm and support for desktop or wall mounting, the switch can sit beside a small device group, behind a reception desk, or on a wall where work-surface space is limited.

Where Grandstream GWN7700 fits

This model works as a compact wired aggregation point. A site can connect it to the existing network and use the remaining links for workstations, network printers, or other independently powered Ethernet devices, with the exact port allocation determined by the local topology. Every RJ45 interface supports 10/100/1000 Mbps, so equipment operating at different negotiated link rates can share the switch. Auto MDI/MDIX also removes the need to select a different cable type based on the equipment at each end of a link. For an operations team rearranging a small office or retail back room, those characteristics keep the physical task focused on sensible cable routes, available ports, and endpoint power rather than switch configuration.

Make the power decision first

The absence of PoE is central to choosing the GWN7700. Every connected endpoint that requires electricity must receive it separately. In a Saudi branch office, that means checking socket availability for computers, printers, and other powered network devices before selecting the mounting position. At a retail counter or reception area, the separation can be appropriate when all equipment is already connected to local power and only data connectivity needs expansion. If the project must power endpoints across the Ethernet cable, the GWN7700P is the closest family alternative because that named model adds IEEE 802.3af/at on designated ports. The GWN7700 stays focused on data-only switching and avoids introducing a PoE budget that the site does not plan to use.

Wired throughput and switching resources

The GWN7700 has 10 Gbps of switching capacity, matching its role as a five-port Gigabit switch. Its MAC address table holds 2K entries, giving the device a defined resource for learning destinations across the attached network segment. Support for 9 KB jumbo frames can be useful where the relevant endpoints and the rest of the path are configured for compatible frame sizes. Listed network standards are IEEE 802.3i/u/ab/x and 802.1p. Together, these details describe a device built for familiar copper Ethernet connections and automatic link negotiation in a small deployment. Because the unit is unmanaged, the person installing it can concentrate on port mapping and cabling rather than maintaining a separate day-to-day configuration for this switch.

Practical Saudi-site use cases

In a retail branch, the switch can serve a back-office cluster of independently powered computers, printers, and network appliances. In a clinic, consultancy, or small administration office, wall mounting can keep the unit away from a busy work surface, while desktop placement keeps ports accessible when cables change regularly. A temporary office or frequently rearranged service area can also benefit from the small enclosure and choice of placement. Each case depends on RJ45 copper links and separate endpoint power. The facilities manager should count the devices that need connections, account for the link back to the wider network within the available port plan, and confirm that power outlets are available where each endpoint will operate.

Position within the GWN7700 family

GWN7700 is the data-only member in this comparison. GWN7700P supplies IEEE 802.3af/at through selected ports and therefore suits a small deployment that needs combined data and endpoint power. GWN7701PA extends PoE across all of its ports and offers rack mounting as an additional placement option, which addresses a different installation scale. GWN7702P also provides PoE across a larger group of ports. These distinctions make the decision less about a generic hierarchy and more about the actual endpoint list. When five RJ45 connections are sufficient and every attached device already has power, GWN7700 keeps the design direct. When power delivery through Ethernet is mandatory, a named PoE sibling is the relevant path.

Installation and operating notes

The switch uses an external 5 V / 0.6 A input, and its maximum power consumption is 1.7 W. Choose a position where the adapter can reach a suitable outlet and where Ethernet cables enter without strain. The plastic enclosure supports desktop use or wall mounting, so the physical plan can prioritize access, cable routing, and protection from disturbance. Before connection, label cables by endpoint, identify the link joining the switch to the rest of the network, and verify that every powered endpoint has its own supply. Once powered, Auto MDI/MDIX simplifies direct Ethernet connection, while unmanaged operation removes a switch-configuration stage. The package contains the GWN7700 switch, a power adapter, and a quick installation guide for the unit.

Buying decision summary

Choose the GWN7700 when the requirement is five Gigabit ports, unmanaged operation, a compact desktop or wall installation, and no PoE delivery. Its value is the clarity of that role: it expands wired connectivity for devices that already receive power elsewhere. Before ordering, compare the endpoint count with the five available RJ45 ports, reserve connectivity back to the existing network according to the site design, and check electrical access for every attached device. If the deployment brief includes powering endpoints through their network cables, select an appropriate PoE model from the family. If the brief calls only for straightforward Gigabit data switching, the GWN7700 presents a clearly bounded option for a branch, back office, reception area, or other compact network zone.

Package Contents

• GWN7700 switch
• Power adapter
• Quick installation guide