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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.tp-link.com I No part of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2013 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice.
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.tp-link.com I No part of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2013 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice.
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... can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Operation is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference...
... can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Operation is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference...
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In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in a wet basement or near water, for compliance could void the user's authority to take adequate measures. III CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. Avoid using this product near a swimming pool. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for example, in which case the user may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Safety Notices Cautions: Do not use this product during an electrical storm. There may be required to operate the equipment.
In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in a wet basement or near water, for compliance could void the user's authority to take adequate measures. III CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. Avoid using this product near a swimming pool. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for example, in which case the user may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Safety Notices Cautions: Do not use this product during an electrical storm. There may be required to operate the equipment.
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... differences between TL-SG105 and TL-SG108 are damaged or missing. Please contact your package: One TL-SG105/TL-SG108 Switch One Power Adapter This User Guide Note: The wall-mounting screws are sharing this User Guide. Package Contents The following : TL-SG105: It provides 5 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports and supports IGMP Snooping. TL-SG108: It provides 8 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports and enjoys...
... differences between TL-SG105 and TL-SG108 are damaged or missing. Please contact your package: One TL-SG105/TL-SG108 Switch One Power Adapter This User Guide Note: The wall-mounting screws are sharing this User Guide. Package Contents The following : TL-SG105: It provides 5 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports and supports IGMP Snooping. TL-SG108: It provides 8 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports and enjoys...
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.... Diagnostic LEDs which display link status and activity, allowing you for choosing the TL-SG105/TL-SG108 5/8-port Gigabit Desktop Switch. 1.1 Overview of crossover cable or Uplink port. Each port can be simply plugged into a server, a hub, a router, a switch or a PC, using the straight cable or crossover cable. The non-blocking switching architecture adopted in the TL-SG105/ TL-SG108 switch greatly improves network response times as well as general ports or Uplink ports, and any port can speed up the traffic between...
.... Diagnostic LEDs which display link status and activity, allowing you for choosing the TL-SG105/TL-SG108 5/8-port Gigabit Desktop Switch. 1.1 Overview of crossover cable or Uplink port. Each port can be simply plugged into a server, a hub, a router, a switch or a PC, using the straight cable or crossover cable. The non-blocking switching architecture adopted in the TL-SG105/ TL-SG108 switch greatly improves network response times as well as general ports or Uplink ports, and any port can speed up the traffic between...
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....3x flow control for Full-duplex Mode and backpressure for Half-duplex Mode Non-blocking switching architecture that forwards and filters packets at full wire-speed for maximum throughput IGMP snooping allows the forwarding of multicast packets such as streaming audio and video, without increasing network broadcast congestion Supports QoS (802.1p/Q-based) function 4K entry MAC address table of TL-SG105/TL-SG108 with autolearning and auto-aging Supports for monitoring power, link, speed...
....3x flow control for Full-duplex Mode and backpressure for Half-duplex Mode Non-blocking switching architecture that forwards and filters packets at full wire-speed for maximum throughput IGMP snooping allows the forwarding of multicast packets such as streaming audio and video, without increasing network broadcast congestion Supports QoS (802.1p/Q-based) function 4K entry MAC address table of TL-SG105/TL-SG108 with autolearning and auto-aging Supports for monitoring power, link, speed...
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... connected to the port. The working connection. The LED on the right side will light solid yellow when a 10/100Mbps device is equipped with 8 10/100/ 1000Mbps Auto-Sensing RJ45 ports where you will light up when the switch powers on the working status after initialization. 4 It flashes yellow when data is being transmitted or received on the front panel: Ports (1-8): The TL-SG108 switch is connected to the port...
... connected to the port. The working connection. The LED on the right side will light solid yellow when a 10/100Mbps device is equipped with 8 10/100/ 1000Mbps Auto-Sensing RJ45 ports where you will light up when the switch powers on the working status after initialization. 4 It flashes yellow when data is being transmitted or received on the front panel: Ports (1-8): The TL-SG108 switch is connected to the port...
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... located on a desktop or mounted on a wall. 3.1 Mounting the Switch on a Desk To locate the switch on a desktop, please follow these steps: 1) Place the switch on the switch. 5 Note: Please avoid any heavy thing placed on a flat desk. 2) Inspect the Power Adapter carefully and make sure that it is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with the TL-SG108 switch.
... located on a desktop or mounted on a wall. 3.1 Mounting the Switch on a Desk To locate the switch on a desktop, please follow these steps: 1) Place the switch on the switch. 5 Note: Please avoid any heavy thing placed on a flat desk. 2) Inspect the Power Adapter carefully and make sure that it is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with the TL-SG108 switch.
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To ensure the stable cable connection, please keep the switch horizontal on the desktop, with white cover facing up. 3.2 Mounting the Switch on a Wall There are two wall-mounting slots on the bottom panel of its head exposed. 2) Place the two wall-mounting slots over the screws and slide the switch down to fasten it. Figure 3-1 Mounting the Switch on a wall, please follow the steps below. 1) Drill two holes into each hole and leave a part of the switch. Insert a screw into the wall. To mount the switch on a Wall 6
To ensure the stable cable connection, please keep the switch horizontal on the desktop, with white cover facing up. 3.2 Mounting the Switch on a Wall There are two wall-mounting slots on the bottom panel of its head exposed. 2) Place the two wall-mounting slots over the screws and slide the switch down to fasten it. Figure 3-1 Mounting the Switch on a wall, please follow the steps below. 1) Drill two holes into each hole and leave a part of the switch. Insert a screw into the wall. To mount the switch on a Wall 6
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There is a 10/100/1000Mbps device connected to the corresponding port. If the LED indicators don't respond as described above, please check the power supply and its LED indicators will automatically initialize and its connection. 7 3.3 Power On Power on the switch and it will respond as follows: Name Power LEDs (port 1-8) Time All the time 1st second 2nd second 3rd second~ Status On On Off Off On Indication Power on N/A N/A No device connected to the corresponding port. Note:!
There is a 10/100/1000Mbps device connected to the corresponding port. If the LED indicators don't respond as described above, please check the power supply and its LED indicators will automatically initialize and its connection. 7 3.3 Power On Power on the switch and it will respond as follows: Name Power LEDs (port 1-8) Time All the time 1st second 2nd second 3rd second~ Status On On Off Off On Indication Power on N/A N/A No device connected to the corresponding port. Note:!
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LED indicators Transfer Method MAC Address Learning Frame Filter Rate Power, LEDs Store-and-Forward automatically learning, automatically aging 10Base-T: 14880pps/Port 100Base-Tx: 148800pps/Port 1000Base-T: 1488000pps/Port Frame Forward Rate 10Base-T: 14880pps/Port 100Base-Tx: 148800pps/Port 1000Base-T: 1488000pps/Port Environmental and Physical Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 0 ~40℃ (32 ~104℉) -40 ~70℃ (-40 ~158℉) 10%~90% non-condensing 5%~90% non-condensing 9
LED indicators Transfer Method MAC Address Learning Frame Filter Rate Power, LEDs Store-and-Forward automatically learning, automatically aging 10Base-T: 14880pps/Port 100Base-Tx: 148800pps/Port 1000Base-T: 1488000pps/Port Frame Forward Rate 10Base-T: 14880pps/Port 100Base-Tx: 148800pps/Port 1000Base-T: 1488000pps/Port Environmental and Physical Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 0 ~40℃ (32 ~104℉) -40 ~70℃ (-40 ~158℉) 10%~90% non-condensing 5%~90% non-condensing 9
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The Link/Act LED is not lit when a device is connected to the corresponding port Check to the switch properly, and make sure the power source is ON. 2. Make sure the cable is turned on and working well. Appendix B: Troubleshooting 1. The Power LED is not lit Check to see if the AC power cord is connected to see if the cable connectors are firmly plugged into the switch and the device, and verify the connected device is not longer than 100 meters (328 feet). 10
The Link/Act LED is not lit when a device is connected to the corresponding port Check to the switch properly, and make sure the power source is ON. 2. Make sure the cable is turned on and working well. Appendix B: Troubleshooting 1. The Power LED is not lit Check to see if the AC power cord is connected to see if the cable connectors are firmly plugged into the switch and the device, and verify the connected device is not longer than 100 meters (328 feet). 10