TP-Link TL-SF1016DS Installation Manual page 18

10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch
Signal lightning arrester is used to protect RJ45 ports of the device from lightning.
When cabling outdoors, please install a signal lightning arrester before connecting the
cable to the device.
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
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port 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
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ground via a shorter ground cable.
Note: Signal lightning arrester is not provided with our product. If needed, please self
purchase it.
Lightning Protection
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Grounding Terminal Equipotential Bonding Cable
Signal Lightning Arrester Device
Figure 3-4 Equipotential Bonding
Ethernet Cable