Installation Guide
5/8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
TL-SG105/TL-SG108
7106505509 REV2.1.2
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Connection
Power Adapter
TL-SG108
Ethernet Ports (1-8)
Internet
Router
WAN Port LAN Port
PC PC
Note: For simplicity, we will take TL-SG108 for example throughout this Guide.
LED Explanation
1000M (Green) 10M/100M (Yellow)
On: Connected to a 1000Mbps device On: Connected to a 10/100Mbps device
Flashing: Transmitting/receiving data Flashing: Transmitting/receiving data
Power
On: Power on
Off: Power off
General Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Standard IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab,IEEE802.1p
Protocol CSMA/CD
Q1. The Power LED is not lit. Ethernet: 10Mbps (Half Duplex)
The Power LED should be lit when the power system is working normally. 20Mbps (Full Duplex)
If the Power LED is not lit, please check as follows: Data Transfer Rate Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (Half Duplex)
A1: Make sure the power adapter is connected to the switch with power 200Mbps (Full Duplex)
source properly. Gigabit Ethernet: 2000Mbps (Full Duplex)
A2: Make sure the voltage of the power supply meets the requirements of
10Base-T:
the input voltage of the switch.
A3: Make sure the power source is ON. UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m)
EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)
100Base-TX:
Q2. Neither the 1000M LED nor the 10M/100M LED is lit when Network Media (Cable) UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m)
a device is connected to the corresponding port. EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)
It is recommended that you check the following items: 1000Base-T:
A1: Make sure that the cable connectors are firmly plugged into the switch
and the device. UTP category 5e cable (maximum 100m)
A2: Make sure the connected device is turned on and works normally. EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)
A3: The cable must be less than 100 meters long (328 feet). Interface 5/8 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Ports
LED indicators Power, 10/100M LED, 1000M LED
Advanced Features IGMP Snooping, QoS (802.1p/DSCP Priority)
Transfer Method Store-and-Forward
MAC Address Learning Automatically learning, automatically aging
10Base-T: 14881pps/Port
Environmental and Physical Specifications Frame Filter Rate 100Base-Tx: 148810pps/Port
Operating Temperature 0˚C~40˚C (32˚F~104˚F) 1000Base-T: 1488095pps/Port
Storage Temperature -40˚C~70˚C (-40˚F~158˚F) 10Base-T: 14881pps/Port
Operating Humidity 10%~90% non-condensing Frame Forward Rate 100Base-Tx: 148810pps/Port
Storage Humidity 5%~95% non-condensing 1000Base-T: 1488095pps/Port
SAFETY NOTICES
FCC STATEMENT
Cautions
Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
swimming pool. B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
risk of electric shock from lightning. residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
holders. the following measures:
No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
Copyright © 2015 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. the receiver is connected.
http://www.tp-link.com • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
CE Mark Warning 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may may cause undesired operation.
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
adequate measures. for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
