TP-Link Jetstream TL-SG2218 User manual

Business Networking Solution
Installation Guide
Jetstream Smart Switch

About this Installation Guide
This Installation Guide describes the hardware characteristics, installation methods and the
points that should be attended to during the installation. This Installation Guide is structured as
follows:
Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter describes the external components of the switch.
Chapter 2 Installation
This chapter illustrates how to install the switch.
Chapter 3 Connection
This chapter illustrates how to do the physical connection of the switch.
Chapter 4 Configuration
This chapter illustrates how to configure the switch.
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Appendix B Hardware Specifications
Audience
This Installation Guide is for:
Network Engineer Network Administrator
Conventions
• 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 figures in Chapter 2, Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 are for demonstration purposes only. Your
switch may differ in appearance from that depicted.
• 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.
• This guide uses the specific formats to highlight special messages. The following table lists the
notice icons that are used throughout this guide.
Remind to be careful. A caution indicates a potential which may result in device damage.
Remind to take notice. The note contains the helpful information for a better use of the
product.
Related Document
The User Guide and CLI Reference Guide of the product are provided on Download Center. To
obtain the latest product information, visit the official website: https://www.tp-link.com.

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ——————————— 01
1.1 Product Overview ...........................................................01
1.2 Appearance.......................................................................01
Chapter 2 Installation ——————————— 05
2.1 Package Contents ..........................................................05
2.2 Safety Precautions .........................................................05
2.3 Installation Tools..............................................................07
2.4 Product Installation ........................................................07
Chapter 3 Connection ——————————— 09
3.1 Ethernet Port ....................................................................09
3.2 SFP Slot ..............................................................................09
3.3 Verify Installation.............................................................09
3.4 Power On............................................................................10
3.5 Initialization........................................................................10
Chapter 4 Conguration —————————— 11
4.1 Conguration Overview................................................11
4.2 Standalone Mode............................................................11
4.3 Controller Mode...............................................................12
Appendix A Troubleshooting ———————— 14
Appendix B Specications ————————— 15

JetStream Smart Switch
01 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Designed for workgroups and departments, TP-Link JetStream Smart Switch provides wire-speed
performance and abundant L2 management features. It provides a variety of service features and
multiple powerful functions with high security.
The EIA-standardized framework and smart configuration capacity can provide flexible solutions for
a variable scale of networks. QoS and IGMP snooping/filtering optimize voice and video application.
Link aggregation increases aggregated bandwidth, optimizing the transport of business critical data.
SNMP, RMON, WEB and CLI Login bring abundant management policies. TP-Link JetStream Smart
Switch integrates multiple functions with excellent performance, and is friendly to manage, which
can fully meet the need of the users demanding higher networking performance.
TL-SG2210MP/TL-SG2218P/TL-SG2428P/TL-SL2428P/TL-SG728P is also a Power Sourcing
Equipment (PSE*). Some of the RJ45 ports on the switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE*)
function, which can automatically detect and supply power to those powered devices (PDs*)
complying with IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at.
*PSE: a device (switch or hub for instance) that provides power through an Ethernet cable.
*PoE: a technology describes a system to transmit electrical power, along with data, to remote
devices over standard twisted-pair cable in an Ethernet.
*PD: a device powered by a PSE and thus consumes energy. Examples include powering network
cameras, wireless LAN access points, IP telephones, network hubs, embedded computers etc.
1.2 Appearance
■Front Panel
The front panel of TL-SG2218 is shown as the following figure.
Figure 1-1 Front Panel of TL-SG2218
TL-SG2218
16-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with 2 SFP Slots
LEDs Reset 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Port SFP Slot
The front panel of TL-SG2210MP is shown as the following figure.
Figure 1-2 Front Panel of TL-SG2210MP
TL-SG2210MP
8-Port Gigabit Smart PoE+ Switch with 2 SFP Slots
LEDs LED Mode
Switch Button
Reset 10/100/1000 Mbps
RJ45 Port and PoE Port
SFP Slot

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The front panel of TL-SG2218P is shown as the following figure.
Figure 1-3 Front Panel of TL-SG2218P
LEDs Reset 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Port SFP Slot
The front panel of TL-SG2428P is shown as the following figure.
Figure 1-4 Front Panel of TL-SG2428P
TL-SG2428P
24-Port Gigabit Smart PoE+ Switch with 4 SFP Slots
LEDs Reset 10/100/1000 Mbps
RJ45 Port
SFP SlotLED Mode
Switch Button
The front panel of TL-SL2428P is shown as the following figure.
Figure 1-5 Front Panel of TL-SL2428P
LEDs Reset SFP Slot10/100/1000 Mbps
RJ45 Port
10/100 Mbps RJ45
Port and PoE Port
LED Mode
Switch Button
The front panel of TL-SG728P is shown as the following figure.
Figure 1-6 Front Panel of TL-SG728P
TL-SG728P
24-Port Gigabit Smart PoE+ Switch with 4 SFP Slots
LEDs Reset 10/100/1000 Mbps
RJ45 Port
SFP SlotLED Mode
Switch Button
LEDs
For TL-SG2218
LED Indication
PWR
On: The switch is powered on.
Off: The switch is powered off or power supply is abnormal.
Flashing: Power supply is abnormal.
SYS Flashing: The switch works properly.
On or Off: The switch works improperly.
Link/Act
On: A device is connected to the corresponding port but no activity.
Flashing: Data is being transmitted or received.
Off: No device is connected to the corresponding port.
1000Mbps On: Running at 1000 Mbps.
Off: Running at 10/100 Mbps or no device is linked to the corresponding port.

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For TL-SG2210MP/TL-SG2218P/TL-SG2428P/TL-SL2428P/TL-SG728P
LED Indication
PWR
On: The switch is powered on.
Off: The switch is powered off or power supply is abnormal.
Flashing: Power supply is abnormal.
SYS Flashing: The switch works properly.
On or Off: The switch works improperly.
FAN Green: All the fans work properly.
Yellow: Not all the fans work properly.
PoE Max
On: The remaining PoE power is ≤ 7 W.
Flashing: The remaining PoE power keeps ≤ 7 W after this LED is on for 2 minutes.
Off: The remaining PoE power is > 7 W.
10/100M or PoE
(When the Speed
LED is on)
Green On: Running at 100 Mbps, but no activity.
Green Flashing: Running at 100 Mbps and is transmitting or receiving data.
Yellow On: Running at 10 Mbps, but no activity.
Yellow Flashing: Running at 10 Mbps and is transmitting or receiving data.
Off: No device is linked to the corresponding port.
Note: Only for TL-SL2428P.
1000M
Speed or PoE
(When the Speed
LED is on)
Green On: Running at 1000 Mbps, but no activity.
Green Flashing: Running at 1000 Mbps and is transmitting or receiving data.
Yellow On: Running at 10/100 Mbps, but no activity.
Yellow Flashing: Running at 10/100 Mbps and is transmitting or receiving data.
Off: No device is linked to the corresponding port.
Note: 1000M for TL-SL2428P. Speed or PoE for TL-SG2210MP, port 1–16 of TL-
SG2218P, port 1–24 of TL-SG2428P and TL-SG728P
10/100M or PoE
Speed or PoE
(When the PoE LED
is on)
Green On: The port is supplying power normally.
Green Flashing: The supply power exceeds the correponding port's maximum power.
Yellow On: Overload or short circuit is detected.
Yellow Flashing: Power-on self-test failed.
Off: Not providing PoE power on the port.
Note: 10/100M or PoE for TL-SL2428P. Speed or PoE for TL-SG2210MP, port 1–16 of
TL-SG2218P, port 1–24 of TL-SG2428P and TL-SG728P
Speed
1000Base-X
SFP1, SFP2
Green On: A 1000 Mbps device is linked to the corresponding port, but no activity.
Green Flashing: A 1000 Mbps device is linked to the corresponding port and data is
being transmitted or received.
Yellow On: A 10/100 Mbps device is linked to the corresponding port, but no activity.
Yellow Flashing: A 10/100 Mbps device is linked to the corresponding port and is
transmitting or receiving data.
Off: No device is linked to the corresponding port.
Note: 1000Base-X for port 25–28 of TL-SG2428P and TL-SG728P. Speed for TL-
SG2218P. SFP1/SFP2 for TL-SG2210MP.
LED Mode Switch Button
Press this button to switch the LED status indication between Speed and PoE.
Reset
With the switch powered on, press Reset button for 5 seconds to reset the switch to its factory default
settings.

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10/100 Mbps RJ45 Port
Designed to connect to the device with a bandwidth of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Port
Designed to connect to the device with a bandwidth of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps.
SFP Slot
Designed to install the SFP module.
Port Feature
Model 100M/1000 M/10Gbps
RJ45 Port
10/100/1000 Mbps
RJ45 Port
10/100 Mbps RJ45
Port SFP Slot SFP+ Slot
TL-SG2218 /16 / 2 /
TL-SG2210MP / 8 / 2 /
TL-SG2218P /16 / 2 /
TL-SG2428P /24 / 4 /
TL-SL2428P / 4 24 2 /
TL-SG728P /24 / 4 /
■Rear Panel
The rear panel is shown as the following figure. The actual product may differ from the figure.
Figure 1-7 Rear Panel
Power SocketGrounding TerminalKensington Security slot
Kensington Security Slot
Secure the lock (not provided) into the security slot to prevent the device from being stolen.
Grounding Terminal
The switch already comes with lightning protection mechanism. You can also ground the switch through
the PE (Protecting Earth) cable of AC cord or with Ground Cable. For detailed lightning protection
measures, go to https://www.tp-link.com/support, search the model number of your switch and go to
the product Support web page, refer to the Lightning Protection Guide from the Related Documents:
https://www.tp-link.com/us/conguration-guides/lightning_protection_guide/.
Power Socket
Connect the female connector of the power cord here, and the male connector to the AC power outlet.
Make sure that the voltage of the power supply meets the requirement of the input voltage (100–240 V~
50/60 Hz).
Caution:
You should use the provided power cord.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Package Contents
Make sure that the package contains the following items. If any of the listed items is damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.
One Switch
Installation Guide
Installation Guide
BusinessNetworking Solution
Two mounting brackets, eight
screws and four rubber feet
One Power Cord
*Images are for demonstration only
2.2 Safety Precautions
To avoid any device damage and bodily injury caused by improper use, you should observe the
following rules.
■Safety Precautions
■Keep the power off during the installation.
■Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and make sure that the wrist strap has a good skin contact and is
well grounded.
■Use only the power cord provided with the switch.
■Make sure that the supply voltage matches the specifications indicated on the rear panel of the
switch.
■Ensure that the switch is installed in a well-ventilated environment and its ventilation hole is not
blocked.
■Do not open or remove the cover of the switch.
■Before cleaning the device, cut off the power supply. Do not clean it by the waterish cloth, and never
use any other liquid cleaning method.
■Place the device with its bottom surface downward.
■Site Requirements
Temperature/Humidity
40
°C
0°C

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Keep the equipment room at an appropriate level of temperature and humidity. Too much or too
little humidity may lead to bad insulation, leakage of electricity, mechanical property changes,
and corrosion. High temperatures may accelerate aging of the insulation materials, significantly
shortening the service life of the device. To find out the best temperature and humidity conditions
for the device, check the following table.
Environment Temperature Humidity
Operating
0 °C to 50 °C
(fo r T L-SG2210 MP/ T L-S G2 218 P/ TL- SG 2428 P/ T L-
SL2428P/TL-SG728P)
0 °C to 40 °C (for other switches)
10% to 90%RH Non-condensing
Storage -40 °C to 70 °C 5% to 90%RH Non-condensing
Clearness
The dust accumulated on the switch can be absorbed by static electricity and result in poor contact
of metal contact points. Some measures have been taken for the device to prevent static electricity,
but too strong static electricity can cause deadly damage to the electronic elements on the internal
circuit board. To avoid the effect of static electricity on the operation of the switch, attach much
importance to the following items:
■Dust the device regularly, and keep the indoor air clean.
■Keep the device well grounded and ensure that the static electricity has been transferred.
Electromagnetic Interference
Electronic elements including capacitance and inductance on the device can be affected by external
interferences, such as conducted emission by capacitance coupling, inductance coupling, and
impedance coupling. To decrease the interferences, make sure to take the following measures:
■Use the power supply that can effectively filter interference from the power grid.
■Keep the device far from high-frequency and strong-current devices such as radio transmitting
station.
■Use electromagnetic shielding when necessary.
Lightning Protection

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Extremely high voltage currents can be produced instantly when lightning occurs and the air in the
electric discharge path can be instantly heated up to 20,000 °C. As this instant current is strong
enough to damage electronic devices, more effective lightning protection measures should be
taken.
■Ensure that the rack and the device are well earthed.
■Make sure the power socket has a good contact with the ground.
■Keep a reasonable cabling system and avoid induced lightning.
■Use the signal SPD (Surge Protective Device) when wiring outdoor.
Note: For detailed lightning protection measures, go to https://www.tp-link.com/support,
search the model number of your switch and go to the product Support web page, refer to the
Lightning Protection Guide from the Related Documents:
https://www.tp-link.com/us/conguration-guides/lightning_protection_guide/.
Installation Site
When installing the device on a rack or a flat workbench, attach much importance to the following
items:
■The rack or workbench is flat, stable, and sturdy enough to support the weight of 5.5 kg at least.
■The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system. The equipment room is well ventilated.
■The rack is well grounded. Keep the device less than 1.5 meters away from the power socket.
2.3 Installation Tools
■Phillips screwdriver
■ESD-preventive wrist wrap
■Cables
Note:
These tools are not included with our product. If needed, you can purchase them separately.
2.4 Product Installation
■Desktop Installation
To install the device on the desktop, follow the steps:
1. Set the device on a flat surface which is strong enough to support the entire weight of the device
with all fittings.
2. Remove the adhesive backing papers from the rubber feet.
3. Turnover the device and attach the supplied rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom at
each corner of the device.