Chapter 2 Introduction; Overview Of The Switch; Appearance Description; Front Panel - TP-Link TL-SG105E User Manual

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Gigabit Easy Smart Switch!

2.1 Overview of the Switch

The TL-SG105E/TL-SG108E/TL-SG108PE/TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1024DE Gigabit Easy Smart
Switch is an ideal upgrade from an unmanaged switch, designed for Small and Medium Business
networks that require simple network management. Network administrators can effectively monitor
traffic via Port Mirroring, Loop Prevention and Cable Test features. To optimize traffic on your
business network, they offer port-based, tag-based, DSCP-based QoS to keep latency-sensitive
traffic moving smoothly and jitter-free. Additionally, port-based, tag-based and MTU VLAN can
improve security and meet more network segmentation requirements. Moreover, with the
innovative energy-efficient technology, they are eco-friendly solution for your business network.
Note:
For details about Easy Smart Configuration Utility, please refer to the User Guide of the Easy
Smart Configuration Utility in the Resource CD.

2.2 Appearance Description

2.2.1 Front Panel

 TL-SG105E/TL-SG108E
The front panel of TL-SG105E is shown as Figure 2-1.
The front panel of TL-SG108E is shown as Figure 2-2.
The following parts are located on the front panel of the switch:
 Reset: With the switch powered on, press this button for five seconds or above to reset the
software setting back to factory default setting. (For TL-SG108E only)
 1000Mbps Ports: Designed to connect to the device with a bandwidth of 10Mbps, 100Mbps or
1000Mbps. Each has a corresponding 1000Mbps LED and 10/100Mbps LED.

Chapter 2 Introduction

Figure 2-1 Front Panel of
Figure 2-2 Front Panel of
TL-SG105E
TL-SG108E
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