TP-Link Easy Smart Switch User manual

User Guide
Easy Smart Switch
1910012769 REV5.1.0
May 2020

CONTENTS
About This Guide
Intended Readers ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Conventions........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
More Information .................................................................................................................................................................2
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

User Guide 1
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.
■The authentication information can be found where you find this guide.
■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 .

Part 1
Introduction
CHAPTERS
1. Product Overview
2. Logging Into the Switch

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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:
●The PoE feature is only available on certain devices. To check whether your device supports
this feature, refer to the datasheet.
●PoE configuration is only available on certain devices. To check whether your device supports
this feature, refer to the actual web interface.

Introduction Logging Into the Switch
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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

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

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Managing System System
1System
1.1 Overview
In System module, you can view the system information and configure the system
parameters and features of the switch.
1.2 Supported 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.

Managing System Configuring System Info
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2Configuring System Info
With system information configuration, you can:
■View the system information
■Specify the device description
2.1 Viewing 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
2.2 Specifying 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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Managing System 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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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:
LED configuration is only available on certain devices. To check whether your device supports this
feature, refer to the actual web interface.
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

Managing System Configuring User Account
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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. Requirement for the user name varies among
different devices. If your user name fails to meet the requirement, check
the prompt information.
Current
Password
Enter the current password of the switch. By default, the password is
admin.
New Password Specify a new password for login. Requirement for the password varies
among different devices. If your password fails to meet the requirement,
check the prompt information.
Confirm
Password
Retype the new 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.
6.1 Saving 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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6.2 Restoring 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.