Installation Guide
5/8/16-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Note:
For simplicity, we will take TL-SG108 for example throughout this Guide.
LED Explanation
Power
On: Power on
O: Power o
Link/Act (For TL-SG105/TL-SG105S/TL-SG108/TL-SG108S)
Link/Act (Green)
Running at 10/100/1000 Mbps
On:
O:
No device is linked to the corresponding port
Flashing: Transmitting/receiving data
Link/Act (For TL-SG116)
1000M (Green)
On: Running at 1000 Mbps
Flashing: Transmitting/receiving data
10/100M (Yellow)
On: Running at 10/100 Mbps
Flashing: Transmitting/receiving data
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Connection
Internet
Power Adapter
Router
LAN PortWAN Port
TL-SG108
PC
Link/Act
Ethernet Ports (1-8)
PC
Specications
General Specications
Standard
Protocol
Data Transfer Rate
Network Media (Cable)
Interface
LED Indicators
Advanced Features
Transfer Method
MAC Address Learning
Frame Forward Rate
Wall Mountable
Distance Between
Mounting Holes
IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3i, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab,
IEEE802.3x, IEEE802.1p
CSMA/CD
Ethernet:
10 Mbps (Half Duplex), 20 Mbps (Full Duplex)
Fast Ethernet:
100 Mbps (Half Duplex), 200 Mbps (Full Duplex)
Gigabit Ethernet:
2000 Mbps (Full Duplex)
10Base-T:
UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100 m)
EIA/TIA-568 100
100Base-TX:
UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100 m)
EIA/TIA-568 100
1000Base-T:
UTP category 5e cable (maximum 100 m)
EIA/TIA-568 100 Ω STP (maximum 100 m)
5/8/16 10/100/1000 Mbps Auto-Negotiation
RJ45 Ports
Power, Link/Act LED
IGMP Snooping, QoS (802.1p/DSCP Priority)
Store-and-Forward
Automatically learning, automatically aging
10Base-T: 14881pps/Port
100Base-TX: 148810pps/Port
1000Base-T: 1488095pps/Port
Ye s
TL-SG105/TL-SG105S: 52 mm
TL-SG108/TL-SG108S: 110 mm
TL-SG116: 200 mm
Ω
STP (maximum 100 m)
Ω
STP (maximum 100 m)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. The Power LED is not lit.
The Power LED should be lit when the power system is working
normally. If the Power LED is not lit, check as follows:
A1:
Make sure the power adapter is connected to 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. The Link/Act LED is 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 rmly plugged into the
switch and the device.
A2:
Make sure the connected device is turned on and works normally.
A3:
The cable must be less than 100 meters long (328 feet).
Environmental and Physical Specications
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
Safety Information
Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please
contact us.
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.
The plug on the power supply cord is used as the disconnect device, the
socket-outlet shall be easily accessible.
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the origin
packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
0 ˚C to 40 ˚C (32 ˚F to 104 ˚F)
-40 ˚C to 70 ˚C (-40 ˚F to 158 ˚F)
10% to 90%RH non-condensing
5% to 90%RH non-condensing
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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, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU
and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce.