Chapter 2 Introduction; Overview Of The Switch; Appearance Description; Front Panel - TP-Link TL-SG1016PE User Manual

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TL-SG1016PE Gigabit Easy Smart Switch!

2.1 Overview of the Switch

The TL-SG105E/TL-SG108E/TL-SG108PE/TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1024DE/TL-SG1016PE 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)

Chapter 2 Introduction

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