TLSG108E - Switch TP-LINK - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Managed Network Switch
Brand	TP-Link
Model	TL-SG108E
Number of Ports	8 Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ports
Port Type	RJ45 with auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDIX
Dimensions (W x D x H)	171 x 98 x 27 mm (approx.)
Weight	0.75 kg (approx.)
Power Supply	External power adapter 9V/0.6A
Power Consumption	Max 5.4 W
Management Interfaces	Web Interface (HTTP), Easy Smart Configuration Utility
Management Functions	VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping, bandwidth limitation, etc.
Default IP Address	192.168.0.1
Default Username / Password	admin / admin
Installation Methods	Desktop or rack mount (mounting kit included)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% RH non-condensing
Maintenance and Cleaning	Disconnect before cleaning, use a soft dry cloth
Safety	Do not open the device, do not use near water
Warranty	TP-Link Limited Warranty (see condition on packaging)
Spare Parts and Repairability	No spare parts available, device not user serviceable

Frequently Asked Questions - TLSG108E TP-LINK

How to connect the TL-SG108E switch to my network?

Plug an Ethernet cable from your router into one of the switch ports. Then connect your devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the other ports. Power on the switch with the provided power adapter.

How to access the switch configuration interface?

Make sure your computer is on the same subnet (IP address 192.168.0.x). Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1. Log in with username admin and password admin.

What to do if I forgot the administrator password?

You need to reset the switch to factory defaults. Press and hold the Reset button (located near the ports) for about 10 seconds until the LEDs blink. The password returns to admin.

Can I use the switch with an SFP cable?

No, the TL-SG108E model does not have SFP slots. It is only equipped with 8 RJ45 Ethernet ports.

How to install the switch in a rack?

Attach the provided mounting brackets to each side of the switch using the screws provided. Then use suitable bolts (not provided) to secure the switch in the rack. Ensure the rack is stable and grounded.

What cable should I use to connect the switch to other equipment?

Use Category 5e or higher Ethernet cables for Gigabit performance. The ports are auto-MDI/MDIX, so a straight-through or crossover cable works.

Does the switch support VLAN?

Yes, the TL-SG108E is a managed switch. Through the web interface, you can configure VLANs (802.1Q) to segment your network.

How to clean the switch?

Disconnect the power before cleaning. Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface. Do not use liquid or abrasive products.

What to do if the switch does not power on?

Check that the power adapter is properly connected to the switch and to a working electrical outlet. Try with another compatible adapter (9V/0.6A). If the problem persists, contact TP-Link support.

Is the switch compatible with PoE?

No, the TL-SG108E is not a PoE switch. It does not provide power over Ethernet cables. Use a PoE injector if needed.

USER MANUAL TLSG108E TP-LINK

Easy Smart&Smart&Managed Rackmount Switch

CONTENTS

Deutsch. 01
English. 06
Espanol. 11
Elambdaviká. 16
François. 21
Italiano 26
Portugues. 31
Suomi. 36
Nederlands. 41
Svenska 46
Norsk. 51
Dansk. 56
Türkge. 61

Installation

- Tischmontage

- Desktop Installation

To install the device on the desktop, please follow the steps below:

1. Set the device on a flat surface strong enough to support the entire weight of the device with all fittings.
2. Remove the adhesive backing papers from the rubber feet.
3. Turnover the device and attach the supplied rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom at each corner of the device.

- Rack Installation

To install the device in a rack, follow the instructions described below:

1. Check the grounding and stability of the rack.
2. Secure the supplied rack-mounting brackets to each side of the device with supplied screws.

1. After the brackets are attached to the device, use suitable screws (not provided) to secure the brackets to the rack.

Connection

- Ethernet Port

Connect an Ethernet port of the switch to the computer by RJ45 cable as the following figure shown.

- SFP Port

For switches with SFP ports, you can connect a SFP port to a SFP module. If an SFP transceiver is installed in a slot and has a valid link on the port, the associated RJ45 port will be disabled and cannot be used.

- Console Port

For switches with the console port, you can connect the console port with your computer by the console cable. Then you can load the CLI to manage the switch.

- Power On

Plug the female connector of the provided power cord into the power socket of the device, and the male connector into a power outlet.

Configuration

- Configure the Switch Using the GUI

1. Set the IP address of your PC in the same subnet of the switch. The IP address is 192.168.0.x("x" is any number from 2 to 254); the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
2. Open a web browser and type the default management address http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of the browser, then press the Enter key.
3. Enter admin for the default User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the Login button or press the Enter key.
4. After a successful login, you can configure the switch on the management page.

- Configure the Switch Using the CLI (Only for Smart Switches and Managed Switches)

You can log on to the switch and access the CLI to manage the switch. For the detailed instructions as to how to do this, please refer to the CLI Guide.

- Configure the Switch Using the Utility (Only for Easy Smart Switches)

You can use the Easy Smart Configuration Utility to centrally manage entire networks of the Easy Smart Switches. For the detailed instructions as to how to do this, please refer to the Utility User Guide.

Instalación

- Desktop-installation

Foratt installeraenhetenpàdatorn,folj stegen nedan:

• When a product has a power on/off button, the power on/off button is one way to turn-off the product. For products without the on/off button, the only way to completely turn-off the product is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source. The disconnected device shall remain readily operable.
• Do not open this product or attempt to service it; it may expose you to dangerous high voltage or other risks. Opening a sealed component or sealed product/s will void the warranty. For product servicing, please contact us.
• Do not operate this product near water.

TP-LINK Limited Product Warranty

For TP-LINK Branded Products Only.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR BY COUNTRY OR PROVINCE).

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTYES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS.

TP-LINK warrants the TP-LINK branded hardware product contained in the original packaging against defects in materials and workmanship when used normally in according with TP-LINK's guidelines for some period which depends on the local service from the date of original retail purchase by the end-user purchaser.

Espanol

South Building(floors 1,3,4,5) and 28(floors 1-4), Central Science & Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

Robert-Bosch-Straße 9, 65719 Hofheim am Taunus, Germany

Unit 2 & 3 Riverview (142-144), Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8EW

Marathonodromou 77, Marousi 151 24, Greece

Specifications are subject to change without notice. TP-LINK is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2016 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.