tp-link TL-SG108E 16 Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch Installation Guide
- September 13, 2024
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Table of Contents
tp-link TL-SG108E 16 Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch
Note: For simplicity, we will take TL-SG108E for example throughout this Guide.
LED Explanation
Power
- On: Power on
- Off: Power off
Link/Act
Installation
Desktop:
Attach the supplied feet to the bottom of the switch to prevent it from
slipping when placed on a desktop.
Wall-mounting:
Drill two holes on the wall according to the mounting holes on the bottom of
the switch, then secure the switch to the wall with two suitable screws (not
provided).
Note: For detailed information, please refer to the Wall Mounting Guide on the device’s support page.
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
- Find out the IP address of the switch.
- By default, the switch receives an IP addess 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Go to https://www.tp-link.com/support and search the model number of your switch. Download the Easy Smart Configuration Utility from the product Support web page on your PC.
- Decompress the downloaded file, run the installation wizard and follow the prompts to install the Easy Smart Configuration Utility.
- 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 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.
- 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. 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.
Specifications
General Specifications
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.
- Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the origin packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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 adapter is connected to the switch with power source
properly.
A2: Make sure the voltage of the power supply meets the requirements of the
input voltage of the switch.
A3: Make sure the power source is ON.
A4: (For TL-SG105E and TL-SG108E) On the LED On/Off configuration page, check
whether the LED status is on. By default, the LED status is on.
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).
A4: (For TL-SG105E and TL-SG108E) On the LED On/Off configuration page, check
whether the LED status is on. By default, the LED status is on.
Environmental and Physical Specifications
- Operating Temperature 0 ˚C to 40 ˚C (32 ˚F to 104 ˚F)
- Storage Temperature -40 ˚C to 70 ˚C (-40 ˚F to 158 ˚F)
- Operating Humidity 10% RH to 90% RH non-condensing
- Storage Humidity 5% RH to 90% RH non-condensing
To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or
engineers, please visit https://community.tp-link.com/business to join TP-
Link Community.
For technical support and other information, please visit https://www.tp-
link.com/support/?type=smb, or simply scan the QR code.
EU declaration of conformity
For TL-SG108E:
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, 2009/125/EC, 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/
For other models:
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/
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