Grandstream GWN7801 Managed Switch – 8 Ports, 2×SFP, Layer 2+ Enterprise Gigabit Switch

Description

The Grandstream GWN7801 — 8-Port Layer-2+ Managed Network Switch is a compact yet powerful networking solution designed for small businesses, branch offices, and enterprise edge deployments. It delivers reliable performance, advanced network control, and scalable connectivity in a space-efficient design.

This switch features 8 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports for high-speed wired connectivity and 2 Gigabit SFP ports for fiber uplinks, enabling seamless integration into larger enterprise or campus networks. The SFP ports allow flexible fiber connections to aggregation switches or core infrastructure, making it suitable for hybrid copper-fiber environments.

With a 20 Gbps switching capacity and 14.88 Mpps forwarding rate, the GWN7801 ensures smooth data transmission for office applications, VoIP systems, surveillance networks, and cloud-based services.

As a Layer 2+ managed switch, it provides advanced networking features including:

• VLAN segmentation for secure traffic isolation
• QoS (Quality of Service) for prioritizing voice and video traffic
• Link Aggregation (LACP)
• IGMP Snooping for multicast optimization
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP)

Security is enterprise-ready with features such as:

• ARP Inspection
• DHCP Snooping
• IP Source Guard
• DoS protection
• Port security and MAC filtering

The GWN7801 supports flexible management options, making it easy for IT teams to deploy and control networks:

• Web-based GUI management
• CLI (Command Line Interface)
• Cloud management via GWN.Cloud
• On-premise management via GWN Manager

This allows centralized control across multiple locations, making it suitable for distributed business environments.

With its compact design, fiber uplink capability, advanced Layer 2+ features, and enterprise-grade security, the Grandstream GWN7801 is an ideal entry-level managed switch for SMBs and enterprise edge networking.