Installation Guide

5/8-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch

TL-SG105E/TL-SG108E

7106506308 REV2.1.1

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Connection

Power Adapter

TL-SG108E

Ethernet Ports (1-8)

Internet
Router

WAN Port LAN Port

PC PC
Note: For simplicity, we will take TL-SG108E for example throughout this Guide.

Configuration
The switch is plug and play. To manage the switch, you can use the Web-based GUI
or the configuration utility.
The utility is provided on the resource CD and only supported on Windows now.

Using the Web-based GUI

1. Prepare your computer with a static IP address 192.168.0.x ("x" ranges from
2 to 254), and a subnet mask 255.255.255.0. 3. Double click the icon on the desktop, and the utility home page
2. Visit the Web-based GUI with the default IP address of the switch displays a list of TP-LINK Easy Smart Switches on the local network.
http://192.168.0.1, and log in with admin as both user name and
password.Then configure the switch on the GUI.

4. Make sure the switch that you want to manage is in the same subnet
as your computer. You can click to configure the switch IP address.
Using the configuration utility 5. Double click the switch that you want to configure. Next enter the
1. Insert the resource CD into a computer connected to the switch. username and password (both admin) for it. Then use the utility to
2. The resource CD home screen will appear. If not, double click AutoRun.exe on configure the switch.
the resource CD. Then click Install Easy Smart Configuration Utility on the For more details, see the User Guide and the Easy Smart Configuration
home screen and follow the prompts to install the program. Utility User Guide on the resource CD.
LED Explanation
1000M (Green) 10/100M (Yellow)
On: Running at 1000Mbps On: Running at 10/100Mbps
Flashing: Transmitting/receiving data Flashing: Transmitting/receiving data

Power
On: Power on
Off: Power off

General Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Standard IEEE802.3i, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab,
IEEE802.3x, IEEE802.1p, IEEE802.1q
Q1. The Power LED is not lit Protocol CSMA/CD
The Power LED should be lit when the power system is working normally. Ethernet: 10Mbps (Half Duplex)
If the Power LED is not lit, please check as follows: 20Mbps (Full Duplex)
A1: Make sure the power adapter is connected to the switch with power Data Transfer Rate Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (Half Duplex)
source properly. 200Mbps (Full Duplex)
A2: Make sure the voltage of the power supply meets the requirements of
Gigabit Ethernet: 2000Mbps (Full Duplex)
the input voltage of the switch.
A3: Make sure the power source is ON. 10Base-T:
UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m)
EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)
Q2. The Link/Act LED is not lit when a device is connected to 100Base-TX:
the corresponding port Network Media (Cable) UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m)
It is recommended that you check the following items: EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)
A1: Make sure that the cable connectors are firmly plugged into the switch
and the device. 1000Base-T:
A2: Make sure the connected device is turned on and works normally. UTP category 5e cable (maximum 100m)
A3: The cable must be less than 100 meters long (328 feet). EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)
Interface 5/8 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Ports
LED indicators Power, 10/100M LED, 1000M LED
Transfer Method Store-and-Forward
MAC Address Learning Automatically learning, automatically aging
10Base-T: 14881pps/Port
Environmental and Physical Specifications Frame Filter Rate 100Base-Tx: 148810pps/Port
Operating Temperature 0˚C~40˚C (32˚F~104˚F) 1000Base-T: 1488095pps/Port
Storage Temperature -40˚C~70˚C (-40˚F~158˚F) 10Base-T: 14881pps/Port
Operating Humidity 10%~90% non-condensing Frame Forward Rate 100Base-Tx: 148810pps/Port
Storage Humidity 5%~95% non-condensing 1000Base-T: 1488095pps/Port

SAFETY NOTICES
FCC STATEMENT
Cautions
This equipment has been tested and found to • Increase the separation between the
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in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, equipment and receiver.
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not technician for help.
Specifications are subject to change without CE Mark Warning installed and used in accordance with the This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
notice. is a registered trademark This is a class B product. In a domestic instructions, may cause harmful interference to Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other environment, this product may cause radio radio communications. However, there is no conditions:
brands and product names are trademarks or interference, in which case the user may be guarantee that interference will not occur in a 1) This device may not cause harmful
registered trademarks of their respective holders. required to take adequate measures. particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference.
No part of the specifications may be reproduced harmful interference to radio or television 2) This device must accept any interference
in any form or by any means or used to make reception, which can be determined by turning the received, including interference that may cause
any derivative such as translation, equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to undesired operation.
try to correct the interference by one or more of Any changes or modifications not expressly
the following measures: approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
equipment.