tp-link TL-SG108E 8-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch Installation Guide

: June 9, 2024
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Table of Contents

LED Explanation
Connection
Configuration
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Documents / Resources

Installation Guide
5/8/16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch

LED Explanation

Power
On: Power on
Off: Power off
Link/Act

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

Connection

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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 Click to find out IP parameters of the switch. 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

Standard| IEEE802.3i, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab, IEEE802.3x, IEEE802.1p, IEEE802.1 q
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Protocol| CSMA/CD
Data Transfer Rate| Ethernet:

10 Mbps (Half Duplex), 20 Mbps (Full Duplex)

Fast Ethernet:

100 Mbps (Half Duplex), 200 Mbps (Full Duplex)

Gigabit Ethernet:

2000 Mbps (Full Duplex)

Network Media (Cable)| 10Base-T:

UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100 m) EIA/TIA-568 100 0 STP (maximum 100 m)

100Ba se-TX:

UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100 m) EIA/TIA-568 100 0 STP (maximum 100 m)

1000Base-T:

UTP category 5e cable (maximum 100 m) EIA/TIA-568 100 0 STP (maximum 100 m)

Interface| 5/8/16 10/100/1000 Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Ports
LED indicators| Power, 10/100 Mbps LED, 1000 Mbps LED
Transfer Method| Store-and-Forward
MAC Address Learning| Automatically learning, automatically aging
Frame Forward Rate| 10Base-T: 14881 pps/Port 100Base-TX: 148810 pps/Port 1000Base-T: 1488095 ppslPort
Wall Mountable| Yes
Distance Between Mounting Holes| TL-SG105E: 52 mm TL-SG108E: 110 mm TL-SG116E: 200 mm

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

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.

Some models featured in this guide may be unavailable in your country or region.
For local sales information, visit https://www.tp-link.com.
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For technical support and other information, please visit https://www.tp- link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.

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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.

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, 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/

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/

Documents / Resources

| tp- link TL-SG108E 8-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch [pdf] Installation Guide
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