tp-link TL-RP108GE Omada 8-Port Gigabit Reverse PoE Switch Installation Guide

tp-link TL-RP108GE Omada 8-Port Gigabit Reverse PoE Switch

Specifications

• Product: Omada 8-Port Gigabit Reverse PoE Switch
• Package Content: Reverse PoE Switch, Installation Guide, DC Power Cable (0.3 m)

Product Usage Instructions

Connection
The switch has the following ports:

• DC out: Power output port (do not connect to any power source)
• 1-8: Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting devices

LED Explanation

• Power LED:
  • On: Power on
  • Off: Power off or abnormal power supply
• Link/Act LED:
  • On: Running at 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • Off: No device is linked to the corresponding port
  • Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data

User Note

1. DC out is a power output port. Do not connect it to any power source.
2. Set the required voltage of the powered device before connection.

Configuration

Using the Web-based GUI

1. Find out the IP address of the switch. By default, the switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server in your network. You can find out this IP address on the DHCP server. If the switch cannot receive an IP address from a DHCP server, it uses the static IP
   address of 192.168.0.1, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

2. Configure IP address on your PC to make sure the switch and PC are in the same subnet. If the switch uses an IP address assigned by a DHCP server, set your PC to obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server. If the switch uses 192.168.0.1 as the IP address, configure your PC’s IP address as 192.168.0.x (x ranges from 2 to 254), and subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.

3. Launch a web browser on your PC, enter the IP address of the switch in the address bar and press Enter. Log in with admin as both user name and password.

Now you can configure the switch using the Web-based GUI. For further information, refer to the User Guide available on the product Support web page at https://www.tp-link.com/support. Note: If the switch gets a new IP address from the DHCP server, your connection to the switch will be lost. Enter the new IP address in your browser to access the switch again.

Using the Configuration Utility

1. Go to https://www.tp-link.com/support and search for the model number of your switch. Download the Easy Smart Configuration Utility from the product Support web page on your PC.
2. Decompress the downloaded file, run the installation wizard, and follow the prompts to install the Easy Smart Configuration Utility.
3. Double-click the icon on the desktop, and the utility Home page will display a list of TP-Link switches on the local network.
4. Click to find out IP parameters of the switch. If the switch uses an IP address assigned by a DHCP server, set your PC to obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server. If the switch uses 192.168.0.1 as the IP address, configure your PC’s IP address as 192.168.0.x (x ranges from 2 to 254), and subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.
5. Double-click the switch that you want to configure. Log in with admin as both user name and password.

Now you can configure the switch using the configuration utility. For further information, refer to the Easy Smart Configuration Utility User Guide available on the product Support web page at https://www.tp- link.com/support.

FAQ

Q: How do I find out the IP address of the switch?
A: By default, the switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server in your network. You can find out this IP address on the DHCP server. If the switch cannot receive an IP address from a DHCP server, it uses the static IP address of 192.168.0.1, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

Q: How do I configure my PC’s IP address to be in the same subnet as the switch?
A: If the switch uses an IP address assigned by a DHCP server, set your PC to obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server. If the switch uses 192.168.0.1 as the IP address, configure your PC’s IP address as 192.168.0.x (x ranges from 2 to 254), and subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.

Installation Guide

LED Explanation

• On : Power on
• Off : Power off or abnormal power supply

Link/Act

• Link/Act (Green)
• On: Running at 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Off: No device is linked to the corresponding port
• Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data

Package Content: the Reverse PoE Switch, Installation Guide, DC Power Cable (0.3 m)

Connection

Note :

DC out is a power output port. Do not connect it to any power source.

1. Set the required voltage of the powered device before connection.

Configuration

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

Using the Web-based GUI

1. Find out the IP address of the switch.
2. By default, the switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server (or a router that functions as a DHCP server) in your network. You can find out this IP address on the DHCP server.
3. If the switch cannot receive an IP address from a DHCP server, it uses the static IP address of 192.168.0.1, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
4. Configure the IP address on your PC to make sure the switch and PC are in the same subnet.
5. If the switch uses an IP address assigned by a DHCP server, set your PC to obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server.
6. If the switch uses 192.168.0.1 as the IP address, configure your PC’s IP address as 192.168.0.x (”x” ranges from 2 to 254), and subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.
7. Launch a web browser on your PC, enter the IP address of the switch in the
   address bar and press Enter. Log in with admin as both user name and
   password.

Now you can configure the switch using the Web-based GUI. For further information, refer to the User Guide. Go to https://www.tp- link.com/support, search the model number of your switch, and you can find this guide on the product Support web page. Note: If the switch gets a new IP address from the DHCP server, your connection to the switch will be lost. Enter the new IP address in your browser to access the switch again.

Using the Configuration Utility

1. Go to https://www.tp-link.com/support and search for the model number of your switch. Download the Easy Smart Configuration Utility from the Product Support web page on your PC.
2. Decompress the downloaded file, run the installation wizard, and follow the prompts to install the Easy Smart Configuration Utility.
3. Double-click the icon on the desktop, and the utility Home page will display a list of TP-Link switches on the local network.
4. Click to find out the IP parameters of the switch. Double-click the icon on the desktop, and the utility Home page will display a list of TP-Link switches on the local network. Click to find out the IP parameters of the switch.
5. Double-click the switch that you want to configure. Log in with admin as both user name and password. Now you can configure the switch using the configuration utility. For further information, refer to the Easy Smart Configuration UtilityUser Guide. Go tohttps://www.tp-link.com/support, search the model number of your switch, and you can find this guide on the product Support web page.

SPECIFICATION

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Why is the Power LED not lit?
By default, the Power LED should be lit when the power system is working normally. If the Power LED is not lit, please try the following:

• A1: Make sure the power source is ON, and PoE-in ports are connected to power sourcing devices.
• A2: Make sure the voltage of the power supply meets the requirements of the input voltage of the switch (specific range refers to Disclaimer No.3).
• A3: Make sure the electric current of DC out/port 8 is within the proper range (specific range refers to Disclaimer No. 4).

Q2. Why is the Link/Act LED not lit while a device is connected to the corresponding port?

Please try the following:

• A1: Make sure that the cable connectors are firmly plugged into the switch and the device.
• A2: Make sure the connected device is turned on and works normally.
• A3: The cable must be less than 100 meters long (328 feet). The actual distance varies under different voltage and electric currents. When a higher electric current is needed, the transmission distance is shorter.

Disclaimer

1. When the reverse switch functions, do not use the alternation switch to change the output voltage of the DC output port, and do not plug in or plug out cables connected to ports 1–8.
2. It is recommended to use PoE injectors with overcurrent protection.
3. The input voltage of PoE-in ports should be higher than 18 V and lower than 51 V.
4. When the input voltage of port 1–7 is 24 V (±5%), the total output power should be ≤10 W, the maximum output current of DC out is 1.2 A/5 V and 0.8 A/12 V. When the input voltage of port 1–7 is 48 V (±5%), the total output power should be ≤ 26 W, the maximum output current of DC out is 0.9 A/5 V and 1.0 A/12 V.
5. The device connected to port 8 should support passive PoE, otherwise, the impedance between pair 4&5 and pair 7&8 should be higher than 1 MΩ.

Environmental and Physical Specifications

Safety Information

1. Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
2. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
3. Do not use a damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
4. Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.

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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For technical support, the user guide, 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/

References

• CE Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link
• Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link

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