tp-link S4500-8GP2F Omada Pro Gigabit Smart Switch Installation Guide

tp-link S4500-8GP2F Omada Pro Gigabit Smart Switch

Product Information

The Omada Pro Gigabit Smart Switch is a high-performance switch designed for professional networking applications. It features PoE (Power over Ethernet) functionality, SFP slots, and LED indicators for easy monitoring of system status.

Key Features

• PoE ports for powering connected devices
• SFP slots for high-speed fiber connections
• LED indicators for power, system status, and PoE status
• Supports standalone and controller modes for flexible configuration
• Maximum PoE power of 30W per port and 62W (S4500-8GP) / 61W (S4500-8GP2F) for all PoE ports

LED Indicators

• LED Power: Indicates the power status of the switch
• LED System: Indicates the system status of the switch
• LED SPF1/SFP2: Indicates the status of the SFP slots (only applicable to S4500-8GP2F)
• LED PoE Status: Indicates the PoE status of the switch ports (Port 1-4 of S4500-8GP / Port 1-8 of S4500-8GP2F)
• LED PoE MAX: Indicates the maximum PoE power of the switch (S4500-8GP / S4500-8GP2F)

Power Supply Options

• AC Power Cord: Connects the switch to an AC power source
• DC Power Adapter: Provides DC power to the switch

Note:

1. PoE ports can also be used for non-PoE devices, but they will only transmit data.
2. The maximum PoE power is 30W per port and 62W (S4500-8GP) / 61W (S4500-8GP2F) for all PoE ports.
3. Actual PoE power budget may vary due to client limitations and environmental factors.

Product Usage Instructions

Connection for PoE Switch

To connect a PoE switch, follow these steps:

1. Connect the AC power cord or DC power adapter to the switch.
2. Connect the PoE devices (such as IP cameras, APs, or IP phones) to the PoE ports on the switch.
3. Connect your internet source (e.g., router) to the switch.
4. Connect your PC or other non-PoE devices to the remaining ports on the switch.

Connection for Non-PoE Switch

To connect a non-PoE switch, follow these steps:

1. Connect the AC power cord or DC power adapter to the switch.
2. Connect your internet source (e.g., router) to the switch.
3. Connect your PC or other devices to the remaining ports on the switch.

Switch Configuration

Standalone Mode

In Standalone Mode, you can configure and manage the switch using a computer.

1. Ensure that the switch and your computer are in the same subnet.
2. Open a web browser and enter the switch’s IP address in the address field. If the switch obtained an IP address from a DHCP server, find the IP address on the DHCP server. Otherwise, use the default IP address 192.168.0.1.
3. Enter “admin” (lowercase) for both the username and password to log in. It is recommended to change the password after the first login for better security.
4. Once logged in, you can access the main page and configure various functions using the menus on the top and left side.

Controller Mode
In Controller Mode, you can centrally configure and manage network devices in a large-scale network. For detailed instructions on switching from Standalone Mode to Controller Mode, refer to the related documents available for download on the official website: https://www.tp- link.com/support/download/.

LED Explanation

Power

| On| Power on
 |

System

| Flashing| Flashing: System running normally
 |

Link/Act

(port 1–8)

| On (Green)| Running at 1000 Mbps
On (Yellow)| Running at 10/100 Mbps
Flashing| Transmitting/receiving data
 | No connected device

SPF1/SFP2 (For S4500- 8GP2F)

| On (Green)| Running at 1000 Mbps
On (Yellow)| Running at 100 Mbps
Flashing| Transmitting/receiving data
 | No connected device

PoE Status (For Port 1-4 of S4500-8GP/Port 1-8 of S4500-

8GP2F)

| On| Providing PoE power

Flashing

| Current-overload/Short-circuit/Connected to a non-standard PD/Power exceeded the
 | Not providing PoE Power

PoE MAX (For S4500-8GP/ S4500-8GP2F)

| On| Remaining power supply ≤ 7W
Flashing| Remaining power supply keeps ≤ 7 W for more than 2 minutes
 | Remaining power supply > 7W

Connection for PoE Switch

For simplicity, we will take S4500-8GP2F for example throughout the Guide .

Note:

1. PoE ports can also connect to non-PoE devices, but only transmit data.
2. Maximum PoE power is 30 W for each PoE port, and 62 W (for S4500-8GP)/61 W (for S4500-8GP2F) for all PoE ports.
3. 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.

Connection for Non-PoE Switch

For simplicity, we will take S4500-8G for example throughout the Guide. Note:

1. Port 8 is a PD (Powered Device) port that supports being powered by a PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) which complies with LPS or PS2 standard and 802.3af/at standard.
2. The DC power input takes precedence over the PD port. If the DC input fails, the PoE input on the PD port will supply power instead.

Configuration

The switch supports two configuration methods:

• Standalone Mode: Configure and manage the switch singly.
• Controller Mode: Configure and manage the network devices centrally. It is recommended in the large-scale network, which consists of mass devices such as access points, switches, and gateways.
  • Note: When the switch is changed from Standalone Mode to Controller Mode, configurations of the switch will be lost. For details, refer to the related documents on the download center of our official website:
    https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.

Method 1: Standalone ModeIn Standalone Mode, use a computer to configure and manage the switch.

1. To access the management page of the switch, open a browser and type the switch’s IP address in the address field, then press the Enter key.
   • If the switch obtains IP address from the DHCP server (typically a router), find the switch’s IP address on the DHCP server.
   • If not, use the default IP address 192.168.0.1 to launch the switch’s management page.
   • Note: Make sure the switch and computer are in the same subnet.
2. Enter admin for both the username and password in the lower case letters to log in. The first time you log in, change the password to better protect your network and devices.
3. After a successful login, the main page will appear. You can click the menus on the top side and left side to configure the corresponding functions. For the detailed configurations, refer to the User Guide and CLI Guide. The guides can be found on the download center of our official website: https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.

Option 2: Controller Mode Choose a type of controller:

Type 1: Omada Pro Software Controller

If you want to use the software controller, get a PC with Windows or Linux OS, contact the sales staff to get the installation package of Omada Pro Software Controller, then install and launch it. To manage your devices, the software controller needs to continually run on your computer. Licenses need to be purchased additionally.

Note: The controller must have network access to your devices in order to find, adopt, and manage them.

Local Management

1. Launch the software controller on your PC. After the initiation process, the controller automatically opens its web page. If not, click Launch a Browser to Manage the Network.
2. On the controller’s web page, follow the wizard to complete the quick setup.
3. After the quick setup, the login page appears. Enter the username and password you created and click Log in. Then you can adopt and manage devices.

Remote Management
Note: Before you start, make sure that both your controller and PC can access the internet.

1. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID.
2. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com in the address bar. Log in with your TP-Link ID. A list of controllers that have beenbound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.

Type 2: Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller
Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller is a good alternative without the need to install the software controller on a PC. Licenses need to be purchased additionally.

1. Contact the sales staff to grant the Omada Pro Cloud-Based Controller permission.
2. Launch a web browser and enter https://omada.tplinkcloud.com. in the address bar. Log in with your TP-Link ID.
3. Click + Add Controller and choose Cloud-Based Controller to add an Omada Pro controller. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.

Management via Omada App

After configuring a software controller/cloud-based controller via the web, you can use the Omada app to manage your controller.

1. Download and install the TP-Link Omada app from App Store or Google Play.
2. Make sure that Cloud Access is enabled on your controller and your controller has been bound with your TP-Link ID.
   • Note: For the cloud-based controller, skip step 2.
3. Launch the Omada app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Then go to Cloud Access. A list of controllers that have been bound with your TP-Link ID will appear. Then you can launch the controller to adopt and manage devices.

To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please visit https://community.tp-link.com. to join TP-Link Community. For technical support and other information, please visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.

EU declaration of conformity

TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/.

UK declaration of conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www .tp-link.com/support/ukca/.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Place the device with its bottom surface downward.
• The plug on the power supply cord is used as the disconnect device, the socket-outlet shall be easily accessible.

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References

• TP-Link Community
• Omada Cloud
• CE Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link
• TP-Link Product Support - Wireless Networking Equipment Support
• Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link

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