TP-Link TL-SG1016PE User manual

User Guide

Easy Smart Switch

TL-SG105E/TL-SG108E/TL-SG108PE/TL-SG116E TL-SG1016PE/TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1024DE

1910012686 REV5.0.0

December 2019

CONTENTS
About This Guide
Intended Readers.................................................................................................................................................................	1
Conventions...........................................................................................................................................................................	1
More Information..................................................................................................................................................................	1
Introduction
Product Overview.................................................................................................................................................................	4
Logging Into the Switch.....................................................................................................................................................	5
Managing System
System......................................................................................................................................................................................	8
Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................................	8
Supported Features..................................................................................................................................................................................	8
Configuring System Info....................................................................................................................................................	9
Viewing the System Information........................................................................................................................................................	9
Specifying the Device Description...................................................................................................................................................	9
Configuring IP.....................................................................................................................................................................	10
Configuring LED (Only for Certain Devices)............................................................................................................	12
Configuring User Account.............................................................................................................................................	13
Backing up and Restoring the Switch........................................................................................................................	14
Saving the Current Configuration..................................................................................................................................................	14
Restoring to the Previous Configuration...................................................................................................................................	15
Rebooting the Switch.......................................................................................................................................................	17
Resetting the Switch........................................................................................................................................................	18
Upgrading the Firmware.................................................................................................................................................	19
Appendix: Default Parameters.....................................................................................................................................	21
Switching
Switching..............................................................................................................................................................................	23
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................	23
Supported Features...............................................................................................................................................................................	23
Configuring Ports..............................................................................................................................................................	25
Configuring IGMP Snooping..........................................................................................................................................	27
Configuring LAG.................................................................................................................................................................	28

Configuration Examples..................................................................................................................................................	30
Example for Configuring IGMP Snooping..................................................................................................................................	30
Network Requirements...........................................................................................................................................................	30
Configuration Scheme...........................................................................................................................................................	30
Configuration Steps.................................................................................................................................................................	31
Example for Configuring LAG...........................................................................................................................................................	32
Network Requirements...........................................................................................................................................................	32
Configuration Steps.................................................................................................................................................................	33
Appendix: Default Parameters.....................................................................................................................................	34
Monitoring
Monitoring............................................................................................................................................................................	36
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................	36
Supported Features...............................................................................................................................................................................	36
Viewing Port Statistics....................................................................................................................................................	37
Configuring Port Mirror...................................................................................................................................................	39
Testing Cables....................................................................................................................................................................	41
Configuring Loop Prevention........................................................................................................................................	43
Appendix: Default Parameters.....................................................................................................................................	44
Configuring VLAN
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................	46
Configuring MTU VLAN...................................................................................................................................................	48
Configuring Port Based VLAN......................................................................................................................................	49
Configuring 802.1Q VLAN..............................................................................................................................................	50
Configuring the VLAN...........................................................................................................................................................................	50
Configuring the PVID.............................................................................................................................................................................	52
Configuration Example for 802.1Q VLAN.................................................................................................................	53
Network Requirements........................................................................................................................................................................	53
Configuration Scheme.........................................................................................................................................................................	53
Configuration Steps...............................................................................................................................................................................	55
Appendix: Default Parameters.....................................................................................................................................	59
Configuring QoS
QoS.........................................................................................................................................................................................	61
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................	61
Supported Features...............................................................................................................................................................................	61

Configuring Basic QoS ...................................................................................................................................................	62
Configuring QoS in Port Based Mode.........................................................................................................................................	63
Configuring QoS in 802.1P Based Mode...................................................................................................................................	64
Configuring QoS in DSCP/802.1P Based Mode....................................................................................................................	64
Configuring Bandwidth Control....................................................................................................................................	65
Configuring Storm Control............................................................................................................................................	67
Configuration Example for Basic QoS.......................................................................................................................	69
Network Requirements........................................................................................................................................................................	69
Configuration Scheme.........................................................................................................................................................................	69
Configuration Steps...............................................................................................................................................................................	70
Appendix: Default Parameters.....................................................................................................................................	72
Configuring PoE (Only for Certain Devices)
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................	74
Configuring PoE.................................................................................................................................................................	75
Configuring PoE Auto Recovery..................................................................................................................................	77
Appendix: Default Parameters.....................................................................................................................................	79

About This Guide

Intended Readers

About This Guide

This Configuration Guide provides information for configuring the Easy Smart Switch via the web interface. Read this guide carefully before operation.

You can also configure the switch using the Easy Smart Configuration Utility. For more information, refer to the Easy Smart Configuration Utility User Guide. Go to the website 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.

Intended Readers

This Guide is intended for network managers familiar with IT concepts and network terminologies.

Conventions

When using this guide, notice that features available in Easy Smart Switch may vary by model and software version. The availability of Easy Smart Switch may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual experience. Throughout the guide, we will take TL-SG1016PE as the switch to be configured for example.

Some models featured in this guide may be unavailable in your country or region. For local sales information, visit https://www.tp-link.com.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied. Users must take full responsibility for their application of any products.

In this Guide, the following conventions are used:

PoE budget calculations are based on laboratory testing. Actual PoE power budget is not guaranteed and will vary as a result of client limitations and environmental factors.

The symbol stands for Note. Notes contain suggestions or references that help you make better use of your device.

Menu Name > Submenu Name > Tab page indicates the menu structure. SYSTEM > System Info > System Summary means the System Summary page under the System Info menu option that is located under the SYSTEM menu.

Bold font indicates a button, toolbar icon, menu or menu item.

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About This Guide

More Information

More Information

■■ The latest software and documentations can be found at Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support.

■■ The Installation Guide (IG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the switch.

■■ Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.

■■ To ask questions, find answers, and communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please visit https://community.tp-link.com to join TP-Link Community.

■■ Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.

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Part 1

Introduction

CHAPTERS

1.Product Overview

2.Logging Into the Switch

Introduction

Product Overview

1Product Overview

Easy Smart Switch is an ideal upgrade from Unmanaged Switch, designed for Small Office and Home Office networks. The switch supports the following features:

■■ Traffic monitoring: Port mirroring, loop prevention and cable test enable the administrator to monitor traffic of the network effectively.

■■ VLAN: MTU VLAN, Port based VLAN and 802.1Q VLAN can restrict broadcast domain, enhance network security and help manage devices easily.

■■ QoS: Port based QoS, 802.1P based QoS and DSCP/802.1P based QoS optimize traffic on your business network, and keep latency-sensitive traffic moving smoothly. Bandwidth control helps distribute and utilize network bandwidth reasonably. Storm control helps avoid network broadcast storm.

■■ PoE: PoE (Power over Ethernet) is a remote power supply function. With this function, the switch can supply power to the connected devices over twisted-pair cables.

Note:

TL-SG108PE and TL-SG1016PE support the PoE feature, but only TL-SG1016PE supports PoE configurations.

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Introduction

Logging Into the Switch

2Logging Into the Switch

To configure your switch through a web browser on your PC, follow these steps:

1)Connect your switch to the network and connect your PC to the switch.

2)Find out the IP address of the switch.

■■ By default, the switch receives an IP address 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.

3)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 the static IP address of 192.168.0.1, 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.

4)Launch a web browser on your PC. The supported web browsers include, but are not limited to, the following types:

■■ IE 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0 ■■ Firefox 26.0, 27.0

■■ Chrome 32.0, 33.0

5)In the address bar of the web browser, enter the IP address of the switch. Here we suppose the switch uses the static IP address 192.168.0.1.

Figure 2-1 Entering the IP Address of the Switch in the Browser

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Introduction

Logging Into the Switch

6)Enter the username and password in the pop-up login window. Enter admin for both username and password in lower case letters.

Figure 2-2 Logging Into the Switch

Note:

The first time you log in, change the password to better protect your network and devices.

7)The typical web interface displays below. You can view the running status of the switch and configure the switch on this interface.

Figure 2-3 Launching the Web Interface

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Part 2

Managing System

CHAPTERS

1.System

2.Configuring System Info

3.Configuring IP

4.Configuring LED (Only for Certain Devices)

5.Configuring User Account

6.Backing up and Restoring the Switch

7.Rebooting the Switch

8.Resetting the Switch

9.Upgrading the Firmware

10.Appendix: Default Parameters

Managing System

System

1System

1.1Overview

In System module, you can view the system information and configure the system parameters and features of the switch.

1.2Supported Features

System Info

The System Info is mainly used to view the system information and configure the device description.

IP Setting

Each device in the network possesses a unique IP address. You can access the switch using IP address of the switch. You can set IP address of the switch manually or using DHCP.

User Account Management

User Account Management is mainly used to modify the administrator’s username and password in order to refuse illegal users.

Backup and Restore

Backup and Restore is used to download the current configuration and save it as a file to your computer, and upload a backup configuration file to restore your switch to the previous configuration.

System Reboot

System Reboot is used to reboot the switch.

System Reset

System Reset is used to reset the switch to the factory default setting. All the settings will be cleared after the switch is reset.

Firmware Upgrade

To upgrade the firmware is to get more functions and better performance. Go to the website https://www.tp-link.com to download the updated firmware.

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Managing System

Configuring System Info

2Configuring System Info

With system information configuration, you can: ■■ View the system information

■■ Specify the device description

2.1Viewing the System Information

Choose the menu System > System Info to load the following page. You can view the basic system information of the switch.

Figure 2-1 Viewing the System Summary

2.2Specifying the Device Description

Choose the menu System > System Info to load the following page. Specify a new device description for the switch, and click Apply.

Figure 2-2 Specifying the Device Description

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Configuring IP

3Configuring IP

You can configure the system IP address in the following two ways: ■■ Configure the System IP Address Using DHCP

■■ Configure the System IP Address Manually

Configuring the System IP Address Using DHCP

Choose the menu System > IP Setting to load the following page.

Figure 3-1 Configuring System IP Address Using DHCP

Follow these steps to configure the system IP address using DHCP:

1)Select DHCP setting as Enable from the drop-down list .

2)Click Apply. The switch will obtain IP settings from the DHCP server.

Configuring the System IP Address Manually

Choose the menu System > IP Setting to load the following page.

Figure 3-2 Configuring System IP Address Manually

Follow these steps to configure the system IP address manually:

1)Select DHCP setting as Disable from the drop-down list.

2)Specify the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.

IP Address	Specify the system IP of the switch. You can use this IP address to access
	the switch.

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Configuring IP

Subnet Mask	Specify the subnet mask of the switch..
Default Gateway	Specify the default gateway of the switch.

3) Click Apply.

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Managing System Configuring LED (Only for Certain Devices)

4Configuring LED (Only for Certain Devices)

Note:

TL-SG116E does not support LED On/Off.

With this function, you can turn on or turn off the LED with one click.

Choose the menu System > LED On/Off to load the following page. Choose the LED status and click Apply.

Figure 4-1 Configuring LED On/Off

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Managing System

Configuring User Account

5Configuring User Account

With user account management, you can modify the administrator’s username and password in order to refuse illegal users.

Choose the menu System > User Account to load the following page.

Figure 5-1 Configuring User Account

Follow these steps to configure the user account:

1)Specify the new username, enter the current password, specify a new password and confirm the new password.

New Username	Create a user name for login.
	For TL-SG105E, TL-SG108E, and TL-SG108PE:
	The user name should be no more than 16 characters using digits, letters
	and underlines only.
	For TL-SG116E, TL-SG1016PE, TL-SG1016DE and TL-SG1024DE:
	The user name should be less than 16 characters and no spaces are
	allowed.
Current	Enter the current password of the switch. By default, the password is
Password	admin.
New Password	Specify a new password for login.
	For TL-SG105E, TL-SG108E, and TL-SG108PE:
	The password should be 6–16 characters using digits, letters and
	underlines only.
	For TL-SG116E, TL-SG1016PE, TL-SG1016DE and TL-SG1024DE:
	The password should be 6–16 characters and no spaces are allowed.
Confirm	Retype the new password.
Password

2) Click Apply.

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Managing System

Backing up and Restoring the Switch

6Backing up and Restoring the Switch

With backup and restore, you can: ■■ Save the current configuration.

■■ Restore to the previous configuration.

6.1Saving the Current Configuration

Choose the menu System > System Tools > Backup and Restore to load the following page. In the Config Backup section, click Backup Config to save the configuration file to your PC.

Figure 6-1 Backing Up the Configuration

Note:

It will take several minutes to save the configuration file. Wait without any operation.

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Managing System

Backing up and Restoring the Switch

6.2Restoring to the Previous Configuration

Choose the menu System > System Tools > Backup and Restore to load the following page.

Figure 6-2 Restoring the Configuration

Follow these steps to restore the switch to the previous configuration:

1)In the Config Restore section, click Choose File to load the following page. Specify the configuration file path and select the configuration file.

Figure 6-3 Choosing the Configuration File

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Managing System

Backing up and Restoring the Switch

2)Click Open and the following page will be displayed. In the Config Restore section, click Restore Config to restore the switch to the previous configuration. It will take effect after the switch automatically reboots.

Figure 6-4 Restoring to the Previous Configuration

Note:

●● It will take several minutes to restore the configuration. Wait without any operation. ●● To avoid any damage, do not power down the switch while being restored.

●● After being restored, the current configuration of the switch will be lost.

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Managing System

Rebooting the Switch

7Rebooting the Switch

Choose the menu System > System Tools > System Reboot to load the following page. Click Reboot.

Figure 7-1 Rebooting the Switch

Note:

●● It will take several minutes to reboot the switch. Wait without any operation while the switch reboots.

●● To avoid any damage, do not power down the switch while the switch reboots.

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Managing System

Resetting the Switch

8Resetting the Switch

Choose the menu System > System Tools > System Reset to load the following page.

Figure 8-1 Resetting the Switch

Follow these steps to reset the switch.

1) Click Reset, and the following page will pop up.

Figure 8-2 Being Sure to Reset the Switch

2) Click OK to reset the switch.

Note:

●● After the switch is reset, it will reboot automatically.

●● It will take several minutes to reboot the switch. Wait without any operation while the switch reboots.

●● To avoid any damage, do not power down the switch during the reset. ●● After the switch is reset, all the settings will be restored to the default.

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Managing System

Upgrading the Firmware

9Upgrading the Firmware

Choose the menu System > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade to load the following page.

Figure 9-1 Being Ready to Upgrade the Firmware

Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware:

1)Click Choose File to load the following page. Specify the firmware file path and select the firmware to upgrade.

Figure 9-2 Browsing the Firmware File

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Upgrading the Firmware

2) Click Open and the following page will be displayed. Click Upgrade.

Figure 9-3 Upgrading the Firmware

Note:

●● It will take several minutes to upgrade the firmware. Wait without any operation. ●● Select the proper software version matching with the hardware to upgrade.

●● To avoid damage, do not power down the switch while upgrading the firmware. ●● It is recommended to backup the configuration before upgrading.

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Managing System

Appendix: Default Parameters

10Appendix: Default Parameters

Default settings of System Info are listed in the following table.

Table 10-1 Default Settings of System Info

Parameter	Default Setting
Device Description	The model name
	of the switch.

Default settings of IP Setting are listed in the following table.

Table 10-2 Default Settings of IP Address Configuration

Parameter	Default Setting
DHCP Setting	Enable
IP Address	192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask	255.255.255.0
Default Gateway	0.0.0.0

Default settings of User Account are listed in the following table.

Table 10-3 Default Settings of User Account Configuration

Parameter	Default Setting
New Username	admin

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Part 3

Switching

CHAPTERS

1.Switching

2.Configuring Ports

3.Configuring IGMP Snooping

4.Configuring LAG

5.Configuration Examples

6.Appendix: Default Parameters

Switching

Switching

1Switching

1.1Overview

With the switching feature, you can configure port setting, IGMP Snooping and LAG.

1.2Supported Features

The switch supports the following features about switching:

Port Setting

You can configure port status, speed, duplex mode and flow control for ports.

IGMP Snooping

In a point-to-multipoint network, packets can be sent in three ways: unicast, broadcast and multicast. With unicast, many copies of the same information will be sent to all the receivers, occupying a large bandwidth.

With broadcast, information will be sent to all users in the network no matter they need it or not, wasting network resources and impacting information security.

Multicast, however, solves all the problems caused by unicast and broadcast. With multicast, the source only needs to send one piece of information, and all and only the users who need the information will receive copies of the information. In a point to multipoint network, multicast technology not only transmits data with high efficiency, but also saves a large bandwidth and reduces network load.

When IGMP Snooping is disabled on the switch, multicast packets will be broadcast in the Layer 2 network; when IGMP Snooping is enabled on the switch, multicast data from

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