LS106P - Network switch TP-LINK - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Unmanaged PoE+ Network Switch
Model	LS106P
Ports	6 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 (Auto-Negotiation, MDI/MDIX); PoE ports: Port 1-4; Priority ports: Port 1-2
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3af/at
PoE Budget	65 W (up to 30 W per port)
Power Supply	External adapter: 53.5 VDC / 1.31 A
Network Standards	IEEE 802.3i, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3af, 802.3at
Transfer Method	Store-and-Forward
MAC Address Table	Automatically learning and aging
Extend Mode	Extends PoE distance up to 250 m at 10 Mbps (Port 1-4)
Port Isolation	Isolates downlink ports from each other, only uplink communication
PoE Auto Recovery	Automatically reboots unresponsive PoE devices
LED Indicators	Power, PoE, Link/Act, Extend
Installation	Desktop (with adhesive feet) or wall-mountable (screws not included)
Wall Mount Hole Distance	39 mm
Cable Length	100 m (standard), 250 m (Extend mode)
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% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity	5% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Safety Compliance	CE, UKCA

Frequently Asked Questions - LS106P TP-LINK

Why is the Power LED not lit?

Ensure the power adapter is securely connected to the switch and to a working power outlet. Verify the power source meets the required input voltage (220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz). If the adapter is faulty, replace it with a compatible one.

Why is the Link/Act LED off when a device is connected?

Check that the Ethernet cable is firmly plugged into both the switch and the device. Ensure the connected device is powered on and functioning. The cable must not exceed 100 meters (328 feet); if Extend mode is enabled, up to 250 meters (820 feet) is allowed.

Why are PoE ports not supplying power?

The total PoE budget is 65W. If exceeded, ports with lower numbers (e.g., port 1,2) have priority. Power to higher-numbered ports may be cut off. Reduce power consumption or disconnect non-essential PoE devices.

How to enable Extend mode?

Toggle the Extend switch on the device. When On, ports 1-4 operate at 10 Mbps and can deliver PoE up to 250 meters. When Off, ports run at 10/100 Mbps with a maximum PoE distance of 100 meters.

Can I connect non-PoE devices to PoE ports?

Yes, PoE ports also transmit data to non-PoE devices, but PoE power is not supplied. The device will work normally without power over Ethernet.

What is the maximum power per PoE port?

Each PoE port can deliver up to 30 W, compliant with IEEE 802.3at (PoE+). The total budget is 65 W, so simultaneous high-power devices may be limited.

How to wall-mount the LS106P?

Drill two holes 39 mm apart on the wall. Insert suitable screws (not included) leaving heads protruding. Align the switch's mounting holes with the screws and slide down to lock.

What does the PoE Auto Recovery feature do?

When enabled, the switch monitors PoE devices. If a device stops responding, the switch reboots it by cutting and restoring power. Disable this feature when updating device firmware or if the device enters sleep mode.

How to reset the switch to factory defaults?

There is no reset button on this unmanaged switch. Disconnect power, wait 10 seconds, and reconnect to reboot. Settings like Extend, Isolation, and Auto Recovery return to defaults (Off).

What cable types are supported?

10BASE-T: Cat 3, 4, 5 UTP (max 100 m). 100BASE-TX: Cat 5, 5e UTP (max 100 m). For best performance, use Cat 5e or higher. Shielded cable (STP) is also supported.

USER MANUAL LS106P TP-LINK

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Switches Explanation

Note: The numbers in brackets indicate the ports where the feature takes effect. For example, when Extend (Port 1-4) is toggled to On, the Extend mode will be enabled for ports 1-4.

Recovery

Off: The PoE Auto Recovery function is disabled.

On: The switch will constantly detect the working status of a PoE powered device (PD). When the switch finds that the PD works abnormally, the switch will reboot it.

Isolation

Off: Ports can transmit data with each other.

On: The corresponding ports cannot transmit data with other downlink ports. They can transmit data only with the uplink port.

LED Explanation

Power

On: Power on

Off: Power off

PoE

On: Providing PoE power

Flashing: Current-overload/Short-circuit

Off: No powered devices or not providing PoE power

Link/Act; Uplink (LS110P) Uplink (LS1210P)

On:

Running at 10/100 Mbps, but no activity.

Flashing:

Running at 10/100 Mbps and transmitting or receiving data.

Off:

No device is linked to the corresponding port.

On:

Running at 10/100/1000 Mbps, but no activity.

Flashing:

Running at 10/100/1000 Mbps and transmitting or receiving data.

Off:

No device is linked to the corresponding port.

Extend

Off: The corresponding ports run at 10/100 Mbps and support PoE power supply up to 100 m away.

On: The corresponding ports run at 10 Mbps and support PoE power supply up to 250 m away.

Installation

Desktop:

Attach the supplied feet to the bottom of the switch to prevent it from slipping when placed on a desktop.

Note: The images in this guide are for demonstration only and may differ from your actual product.

Illustration of a network switch device with ports and connectors, showing a close-up of the switch (no text or symbols present)

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.

Diagram showing a rectangular block with an arrow indicating direction, next to a tilted rectangular panel (no text or symbols present)

Connection

Note: For simplicity, we will take LS106P for example.

graph TD
    A["Power Adapter"] --> B["Switch"]
    B --> C["Ethernet Ports (1-6)"]
    C --> D["PoE Ports (1-4)"]
    D --> E["Router/Gateway"]
    E --> F["LAN Port WAN Port"]
    F --> G["Internet"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

IP Camera AP IP Phone

Note:

1. PoE ports can also connect to non-PoE devices, but only transmit data.
2. Non-PoE ports are recommended to connect to uplink devices like routers/gateways.
3. For LS106P/LS110P:

Ports 1-2 have higher priority than other ports in transmitting data if network congestion occurs. It is recommended to connect key network devices (network cameras, APs, etc.) to ports 1-2.

Specifications

General Specifications

Standard	IEEE802.3i, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3x, IEEE802.3ab (For LS1210P), IEEE802.3af, IEEE802.3at
Interface	LS106P: 6 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ports Auto-Negotiation MDI/MDIX PoE Ports: Port 1-4 Priority Ports: Port 1-2 LS110P: 10 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ports Auto-Negotiation MDI/MDIX PoE Ports: Port 1-8 Priority Ports: Port 1-2 LS1210P: 8 10/100 Mbps + 2 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ports Auto-Negotiation MDI/MDIX PoE Ports: Port 1-8
Network Media (Cable)	10BASE-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100 m); EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100 m) 100BASE-TX: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100 m); EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100 m) LS1210P: 1000BASE-T: UTP category 5e cable or above (maximum 100 m); EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100 m)
Transfer Method	Store-and-Forward
MAC Address Learning	Automatically learning, automatically aging
Power Supply	External Power Adapter Input: 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Output: LS106P: 53.5 VDC/1.31 A LS110P/LS1210P: 53.5 VDC/1.92 A
PoE Budget	LS106P: 65 W (up to 30 W for each PoE port) LS110P/LS1210P: 96 W (up to 30 W for each PoE port)
Wall Mountable	Yes
Distance Between Mounting Holes	LS106P: 39 mm LS110P: 105 mm LS1210P: 105 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% to 90%RH non-condensing
Storage Humidity	5% to 90%RH non-condensing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Why is the Power LED not lit?

The Power LED should be lit when the power system is working normally. If the Power LED is not lit, please check as follows:

A1: Make sure the AC power cord/power adapter is connected 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.

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

It is recommended that you check the following items:

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 working well.
A3: The cable must be less than 100 meters long (328 feet). If Extend Mode is enabled, it should be less than 250 meters (820 feet).

Q3. Why are PoE ports not supplying power for PoE devices?

When the total power consumption of connected PoE devices exceeds the maximum, the PoE port with a smaller port number has a higher priority. The system will cut off power to the ports with larger port numbers to ensure supplying to other ports.

Take LS106P as an example. If port 1, 2 and 4 are consuming 15 W respectively, and an additional PoE device with 25 W is inserted to port 3, the system will cut off the power of port 4 to compensate for the overload.

Q4. What should I notice before using the PoE Auto Recovery feature?

A1: Before upgrading a connected PoE powered device (PD), disable PoE Auto Recovery to avoid the PD's damage.
A2: When a PD does not send data packets to the switch for a long period in certain scenarios (e.g. an IPC in sleep mode), disable PoE Auto Recovery to avoid the PD repeatedly rebooting.

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.
• Place the device with its bottom surface downward.
• 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.