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ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual experience. Some models featured in this guide may be unavailable in your country or region. For local sales information, visit https://www.tp-link.com. • PoE budget calculations are based on laboratory testing. Actual PoE power budget is not guaranteed and will vary as a result of client limitations and environmental factors.
Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches Chapter 1 Introduction Product Overview The Unmanaged/Easy Smart Switch provides you with a low-cost, easy-to-use, high-performance, seamless, and standard upgrade to improve your network to 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps. TL-SG1008MP/TL-SG1016PE/TL-SG1218MPE is also a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE*). The RJ45 ports 1 to 8 on the TL-SG1008MP and TL-SG1016PE and all 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports on the TL-SG1218MPE support Power over Ethernet (PoE*) function, which can automatically detect and supply power to those powered devices (PDs*) complying with IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at.
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Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches The front panel of TL-SF1016 is shown as the following figure. Figure 1-3 Front Panel of TL-SF1016 10/100Mbps LEDs RJ45 Port The front panel of TL-SF1016DS is shown as the following figure. Figure 1-4 Front Panel of TL-SF1016DS LEDs 10/100Mbps RJ45 Port...
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Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches The front panel of TL-SG1016S is shown as the following figure. Figure 1-7 Front Panel of TL-SG1016S LEDs 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port The front panel of TL-SG1016DE is shown as the following figure. Figure 1-8 Front Panel of TL-SG1016DE LEDs Reset 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port...
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Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches The front panel of TL-SF1024D is shown as the following figure. Figure 1-11 Front Panel of TL-SF1024D LEDs 10/100Mbps RJ45 Port The front panel of TL-SG1024 is shown as the following figure. Figure 1-12 Front Panel of TL-SG1024 LEDs 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port...
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Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches The front panel of TL-SG1024DE is shown as the following figure. Figure 1-15 Front Panel of TL-SG1024DE LEDs Reset 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port The front panel of TL-SF1048 is shown as the following figure. Figure 1-16 Front Panel of TL-SF1048 10/100Mbps LEDs RJ45 Port...
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Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches Indication On: The switch is powered on. Power Off: The switch is powered off or power supply is abnormal. Flashing: Power supply is abnormal. Note: PWR for TL-SG1016PE/TL-SF1024/TL-SG1218MPE; Power for other switches. On: Running at 1000 Mbps. Off: Running at 10/100 Mbps or no device is linked to the corresponding port.
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Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches Indication On: Total power supply is between 146 W and 153 W. No power may be supplied if additional PDs are connected. Flashing: Total power supply is equal to or greater than 153 W. Off: Total power supply is less than 146 W. Note: Only for TL-SG1008MP.
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PE (Protecting Earth) cable of AC cord or with Ground Cable. For detailed information, refer to the Lightning Protection Guide from the Related Documents of our website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/configuration-guides/lightning_protection_guide Power Socket Plug the female connector of the power cord directly into the power socket and plug the male connector into an AC outlet.
Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches Chapter 2 Installation Package Contents Make sure that the package contains the following items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor. One Switch One Power Cord This installation Guide One Resource CD Two mounting brackets, eight screws and four rubber feet Note:...
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Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches Site Requirements ■ Temperature/Humidity 40°C 0°C Keep the equipment room at an appropriate level of temperature and humidity. Too much or too little humidity may lead to bad insulation, leakage of electricity, mechanical property changes, and corrosion. High temperatures may accelerate aging of the insulation materials, significantly shortening the service life of the device.
Note: For detailed lightning protection measures, refer to the Lightning Protection Guide from the Related Documents of our website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/configuration-guides/lightning_protection_guide Installation Site When installing the device on a rack or a flat workbench, attach much importance to the following items: The rack or workbench is flat, stable, and sturdy enough to support the weight of 5.5 kg at least.
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Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches Figure 2-1 Desktop Installation Feet Bottom of the Device Notch Rack Installation ■ To install the device in an EIA standard-sized, 19-inch rack, follow the instructions described below: 1. Check the efficiency of the grounding system and the stability of the rack. 2.
Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches Chapter 3 Connection Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet port of the switch to the computer by RJ45 cable as the following figure shows. Figure 3-1 Connecting the RJ45 Port RJ45 Port RJ45 Cable SFP Port The following figure demonstrates the connection of SFP port to an SFP module. Figure 3-2 Inserting the SFP Module SFP Slot...
Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches The power socket, device and rack are well grounded. ■ The device is correctly connected to other network devices. ■ Power On Plug the negative connector of the provided power cord into the power socket of the device and plug the positive connector into a power outlet as the following figure shows.
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You can find the configuration utility on the resource CD or download it from the official website: https://www.tp-link.com/download-center.html For detailed information about using the configuration utility, refer to the Easy Smart Configuration Utility User Guide on the resource CD. You can find the latest version of this guide on the official website: https://www.tp-link.com/download-center.html Connection...
Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches Appendix A Troubleshooting Q1. What could I do if I forgot the username and password of the Switch? With the switch powered on, press the Reset button for at least 5 seconds to reset the system. The system will be reset to the factory default settings, and the default login user name and password are both admin.
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Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switches LEDs Power, Link /Act (for TL-SF1016/TL-SF1016DS/TL-SF1024/TL-SF1024D/ TL-SF1048/TL-SG1048) Power, 1000 Mbps, Link/Act, PoE Status, PoE MAX (for TL-SG1008MP) PWR, Speed, PoE Status, PoE MAX, FAN (for TL-SG1016PE) PWR, Link/Act, PoE Status, PoE MAX, FAN (for TL-SG1218MPE) Power, 1000 Mbps, Link/Act (for other switches) Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) (for TL-SG1008MP/TL-SG1218MPE)
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Product Name: Unmanaged/Easy Smart Rackmountable Switch Model Number: TL-SG1008/TL-SG1008MP/TL-SF1016/TL-SF1016DS/TL-SG1016/TL-SG1016D/ TL-SG1016S/TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1016PE/TL-SF1024/TL-SF1024D/TL-SG1024/TL-SG1024D/ TL-SG1024S/TL-SG1024DE/TL-SF1048/TL-SG1048/TL-SG1218MPE Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
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We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
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Safety Information ■ ■ Keep■the■device■away■from■water,■fire,■humidity■or■hot■environments. ■ ■ Do■not■attempt■to■disassemble,■repair,■or■modify■the■device. ■ ■ Place■the■device■with■its■bottom■surface■downward. Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
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