TP-Link TL-SF1008P User manual

User Guide
TL-SF1008P
8-port 10/100M Desktop PoE Switch
Rev：1.0.0
71035874

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician
for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
SAFETY NOTICES
Cautions
Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement
or near a swimming pool.
Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

CONTENT
Package Contents...........................................................................1
Chapter 1. Introduction of the Product ........................................1
1.1 Overview of the Product .............................................1
1.2 Convention ...................................................................2
1.3 Features........................................................................2
Chapter 2. Installation ....................................................................3
2.1 Mounting the Switch on a Desk..................................3
2.2 Power On ......................................................................4
Chapter 3. Identifying External Components ..............................4
3.1 Front Panel ...................................................................4
3.2 Rear Panel ....................................................................6
Appendix A: Specifications ...........................................................8

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your box:
¾One TL-SF1008P 8-port 10/100M Desktop PoE Switch
¾One DC Power Adapter
¾Four rubber cushions to be used under the switch
¾This User Guide
Note
Make sure that the box contains the above items. If any of the listed
items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
Chapter 1. Introduction of the Product
Thank you for choosing the TL-SF1008P 8-port 10/100M Desktop
PoE Switch.
1.1 Overview of the Product
The TL-SF1008P 8-port 10/100M Desktop PoE Switch provides the
seamless network connection, which integrates 100Mbps Fast
Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities.
This PoE Switch is also a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE*). Four
of the eight Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports (port-1~port-4) on the
switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE*) function, which can
automatically detect and supply power with those IEEE
802.3af-complaint powered devices (PDs*).

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1.2 Convention
The Switch or TL-SF1008P mentioned in this User Guide stands for
TL-SF1008P 8-port 10/100M Desktop PoE Switch without any
explanation.
1.3 Features
¾Complies with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af standards
¾8 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports with 4-port PoE
function (port-1~port-4), all of them support Auto-MDI/MDIX
¾Supports PoE power up to 15.4W for each PoE port
¾Supports PoE power up to 53W for PoE ports
¾Supports PoE IEEE802.3af compliant PDs
¾Supports IEEE802.3x flow control for Full-duplex Mode and
backpressure for Half-duplex Mode
¾1K entry MAC address table of the TL-SF1008P with auto-
learning and auto-aging
*PSE: a device (switch or hub for instance) that will provide power in a PoE
setup.
*PoE: This technology describes a system to transmit electrical power, along
with data, to remote devices over standard twisted-pair cable in an
Ethernet network.
*PD: a device powered by a PSE and thus consumes energy. Examples include
powering IP telephones, wireless LAN access points, network cameras,
network hubs, embedded computers etc.

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¾LED indicators for monitoring power, link, activity and speed
¾External power adapter supply
Chapter 2. Installation
During the installation procedure, please only use the accessories
equipped with the switch.
2.1 Mounting the Switch on a Desk
To install the Switch, please follow the steps:
1) You can place the Switch on a flat desk.
2) Please insert the power adapter carefully to the power socket of
the switch, and then connect it properly to a power source
through the cable of the switch.
3) Ensure adequate ventilation space around the switch for
dissipating heat and air.
Note
1) Please avoid any heavy thing placed on the switch.
2) Make sure the power is off before unplugging the power
adapter.

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2.2 Power On
The TL-SF1008P Switch can be used with DC power supply.
Powering on the Switch, it will automatically initialize and its LED
indicators will respond as follows:
1) All the LED indicators except PoE ports LED will light syn-
chronously at first, then all of them included Link/Act LED
(green), 100Mbps LED (green) and PoE MAX LED (red), will
light off at once, which indicates the system initialized well.
2) The Power indicator will light all the time.
Note
If the LED indicators don’t respond as described above, please
check the power supply and its connection.
Chapter 3. Identifying External Components
This Chapter describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indi-
cators of the Switch.
3.1 Front Panel
Figure 3-1 TL-SF1008P Switch Front Panel
The Switch’s LEDs are located on the front panel.