TP-Link TL-SL2109 User Manual
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Package Contents............................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1: About the Guide............................................................................................... 2
1.1 Purpose................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Terms and usage.................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Overview of the Guide.......................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Introduction of the Product .............................................................................. 3
2.1 Port-Trunking function.......................................................................................... 3
2.2 Virtual Local Area Network................................................................................... 3
2.3 Priority.................................................................................................................. 3
2.4 Main features ....................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 3: Installation ....................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Installation............................................................................................................ 5
3.1.1 Installation on the desktop ......................................................................... 5
3.1.2 Rack Installation......................................................................................... 5
3.1.3 Hang on the wall ........................................................................................ 6
3.1.4 Power on.................................................................................................... 6
3.1.5 Initialization ................................................................................................ 6
3.2 Explanation of switch appearance and the method of connecting switch ............ 7
3.2.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................ 7
3.2.2 Rear Panel................................................................................................. 7
3.2.3 LED indicators ........................................................................................... 7
3.3 Connection........................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 4: Installation and Usage of the Software ............................................................ 9
4.1 The steps of the installation of GSSC (Gigabit Smart Switch Configuration)........ 9
4.2 The Usage of GSSC .......................................................................................... 10
4.3 Port Configuration .............................................................................................. 14
4.4 PortClose Setting ............................................................................................... 16
4.5 TRUNK Setting .................................................................................................. 18
4.6 VLAN.................................................................................................................. 20
4.7 Priority over ToS and VLAN Tag......................................................................... 22
4.8 The effect of the configuration............................................................................ 23
4.9 Save and Open the configuration....................................................................... 24
Appendix A: Technical Specifications .............................................................................. 26
Environmental and Physical..................................................................................... 26
Appendix B: Contact Information..................................................................................... 27
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide
Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
One TL-SL2109 Switch
One power cord
One serial cable
This User’s Guide
One Resource CD
Rubber footpads for Desk-mount
Rack-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack
Note: If any of the above contents is damaged or missing, please contact the retailer
from whom you purchased the TL-SL2109 Switch for assistance.
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Chapter 1: About the Guide
Thank you for purchase of TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch. The
TL-SL2109 supports TRUNK, VLAN and port configuration. With the features of high
performance, easy to use and economical, the TL-SL2109 is one best choice for you.
1.1 Purpose
The right guide is about to help you use the model of TL-SL2109 Gigabit Smart Switch
accurately.
1.2 Terms and usage
In simple word, this guide uses the terms “Switch” (first letter upper case) to refer to the
model of TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Smart Switch, and “switch” (first letter lower case) to
refer to all Ethernet switch, including the model of TL-SL2109 naturally.
1.3 Overview of the Guide
Chapter 1: About the guide.
Chapter 2: Introduction. Describes the Switch and its features.
Chapter 3: Installation. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Switch.
Chapter 4: Install and usage of GSSC. Describe how to configure the Switch by GSSC.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, environmental and
physical) specifications of the Switch.
Appendix B: Twisted-Pair Cabling.
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Chapter 2: Introduction of the Product
This part simply describes the features of the model of TL-SL2109 Gigabit Smart Switch,
and some information in context about the technology of Switch.
2.1 Port-Trunking function
Basically, TRUNK permits to provide a wider bandwidth between the switches by two or
more than two ports (less than four ports generally) working side by side. It means that
the TRUNK solves many physical ports as one logical port. When there is no TRUNK,
the maximal bandwidth is decided by Auto-negotiation. The good of the TRUNK is that
you can use many lower speed devices as a higher speed device. Using the TRUNK,
you can only add the adapters in the server machine connected to the switch to solve the
traffic between the switch and the server. You also can use the switch to solve the traffic
between the switch and the server. You also can use the TRUNK between the switchs to
solve the traffic.
TL-SL2109’s TRUNK function supports one TRUNK, which is made up of the seventh
and the eighth port, the TRUNK port’s bandwidth can get to 400Mbps.
2.2 Virtual Local Area Network
The Virtual Local Area Network can be out of the constraints of the physical connections.
You can move the workstations among the workgroup and the subnet without changing
the physical connection. The work stations build up the logical workgroup or the virtual
subnet to improve the performance of the system. Poise the flux in the network and
utilize the source of the device reasonedly. In the same time, the VLAN decompresses
the management and maintenance of the network.
Virtual Group: The members of the groups’ communication with each other will be
greatly improved. And not required the router in the system.
Safety: Because only the legal user can forward the information, the safety of the
network will be improved.
Economize cost: You can use VLAN in the network without adding the router or
re-distributing the cable.
Port-based VLAN is the usual technology of the TL-SL2109. The TL-SL2109P supplies
nine Port-based VLAN.
2.3 Priority
The TL-SL2109 supplies the port-based priority. The Switch had two levels, low and high.
The switch forwards the frames based on the level of the priority. The frames with high
level priority can be solved firstly.
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2.4 Main features
Complies with IEEE 802.3、IEEE 802.3ab
8 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports supporting Auto-MDI/MDIX
1 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports supporting Auto-MDI/MDIX
Supports IEEE802.3x flow control for Full Duplex mode and backpressure for
half-duplex mode
Supports port-based VLAN with 9 entries
Supports TRUNK
Supports Port Enable/Disable
Supports Static Port Priority with 2-level priority queuing
1 console port supporting configured software setting
Desktop or rack-mountable steel case
Internal power supply
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Chapter 3: Installation
3.1 Installation
Firstly, please place the switch following the steps:
The surface must support at least 5kg;
The power source must be within 1.5m;
Check the power cable carefully to make sure the connection to AC power;
Leave enough space for the ventilation.
3.1.1 Installation on the desktop
1. Place the Switch on a desk which has enough space;
2. Take off the four pads’ adhesive tape and adhere to the four circle grooves on the
bottom of the switch respectively;
3. Turn off the switch again, place on the desktop.
3.1.2 Rack Installation
The TL-SL2109 can be mounting in an EIA Standard size 19 inches rack.
1. Attach the mounting brackets to each side of the TL-SL2109 with the screwes;
2. Slide the TL-SL2109 into the rack;
3. Use the screwes to secure the switch to the rack..
Figure 3-1 Rivet the “L” brackets onto the Switch
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Figure 3-2 Fasten the Switch in the rack
3.1.3 Hang on the wall
The TL-SL2109 can be hung on the wall.
1. Drill two holes with a 6mm diameter on the wall, the distance between the holes is
160mm.
2. Press the plastic tube in the hole entirely, then put screws in the plastic tubes, screw
them with a few body stuck out the wall;
3. Place the switch to the two screws by the holes in the switch.
3.1.4 Power on
The TL-SL2109 can be used with the power source in the range of 110 to 260 VAC,
50-60Hz. After the power is on, the power LED will be light.
Caution: As a precaution in the event of a power failure, unplug the switch, when the
power resumed, plug the switch back in.
3.1.5 Initialization
Turn on the power, the switch will automatically initialize and the LEDs, will be light as
follows:
1. As the time you turn on the power, the LEDs will turn on for a second, which indicates
system resetting.
2. The power LED is always light.
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