TP-Link TL-SF1016DS Installation Manual page 19

When purchasing or using a signal lightning arrester, please observe the following
rules:
The port rate of the signal lightning arrester should match the rate of the desired port
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on the device. If it is not matched, this signal lighting arrester will not work. Purchase a
standard lightning arrester.
Install signal lightning arrester near the protected device and connect it to the ground
■
via a shorter ground cable.
Figure 3-4 Equipotential Bonding
Note:
Signal lightning arrester is not provided with our product. If needed, please self
purchase it.
Grounding Terminal Equipotential Bonding Cable
Signal Lightning Arrester Device
10/100Mbps Unmanaged Switch
Ethernet Cable
Lightning Protection 15