User Guide
TL-SF1016
TL-SF1016DS
TL-SF1024
TL-SF1024D
TL-SF1048
16/24/48-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch
Rev: 2.0.0
7106503277
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
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.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
CONTENTS
Package Contents ................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 1 Product Introduction....................................................................... 2
1.1 Product Overview ............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Features ...........................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Identifying External Components .................................................. 3
2.1 Front Panel .......................................................................................................3
2.2 Rear Panel........................................................................................................3
Chapter 3 Installation ....................................................................................... 5
3.1 Precautions.......................................................................................................5
3.2 Installation ........................................................................................................6
3.2.1 Desktop Installation.................................................................................6
3.2.2 Rack Installation......................................................................................6
3.3 Connect to Ground ...........................................................................................7
3.4 Power on ..........................................................................................................9
Appendix A: Specifications............................................................................... 10
Appendix B: Troubleshooting............................................................................11
Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾ One TL-SF1016/TL-SF1016DS/TL-SF1024/TL-SF1024D/TL-SF1048 Switch
¾ One power cord
¾ This User Guide
¾ Mounting screws and two “L” planks
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are
damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the model of TL-SF1016/TL-SF1016DS/TLSF1024/TL-SF1024D/TL-SF1048 16/24/48-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch.
TL-SF1016, TL-SF1024 and TL-SF1048 just differ in the size, the number of LED
indicators and ports, and all figures in this guide are of TL-SF1016.
1.1 Product Overview
TL-SF1016/TL-SF1016DS/TL-SF1024/TL-SF1024D/TL-SF1048 16/24/48-port Switch
provides 16/24/48 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports. Each port of the
TL-SF1016 / TL-SF1016DS / TL-SF1024 / TL-SF1024D / TL-SF1048 supports
auto MDI/MDI-X function, eliminating the need for crossover cables or Uplink ports.
The Switch is Plug- and-Play and any port can be simply plugged into a server, a
hub or a switch, using straight cable or crossover cable.
The TL-SF1016/TL-SF1016DS/TL-SF1024/TL-SF1024D/TL-SF1048 16/24/48-port
10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch provides you with a low-cost, easy-to-use, highperformance, seamless and standard upgrade to improve your old network to a
100Mbps network. It will boost your network performance up to full duplex data
transfer.
1.2 Features
¾ Complies with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u standards
¾ 16/24/48 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports supporting Auto-
MDI/MDIX
¾ Supports IEEE802.3X flow control for full-duplex mode and backpressure for
half-duplex mode
¾ LED indicators for monitoring power, link, activity, speed
¾ Rack-mountable steel case
¾ Internal power supply
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