TP-Link TL-SL2218 User manual

Installation Guide
Smart Switch
TL-SL2218/TL-SL2428
Enterprise Networking Solution

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.1)
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause2)
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.
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This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Copyright & Trademarks

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The User Guide is provided on the resource CD. To obtain the latest product
information, please visit the official Website:
http://www.tp-link.com
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This Installation Guide describes the hardware characteristics, installation methods
and the points that should be attended to during 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 Lightning Protection. This chapter illustrates how to prevent
lightning damage.
Chapter 4 Connection. This chapter illustrates how to do the physical connec-
tion of the switch.
Chapter 5 Login to the Switch. This chapter instructs you to login to the
switch via Web Interface.
Appendix A Troubleshooting.
Appendix B Hardware Specifications.
Appendix C Technical Support.
Related Document

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This Installation Guide is for:
Network Engineer
Network Administrator
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Due to the similarity in structure of TL-SL2218/TL-SL2428 Smart Switch, in
this Installation Guide we take TL-S L 2218 as an example to illustrate Chapter 2
Installation, Chapter 3 Lightning Protection, Chapter 4 Connection and Chapter 5
Login to the Switch.
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.
Audience

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Contents
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Chapter 1 Introduction—————————————— 01
1.1 Product Overview ......................................... 01
1.2 Appearance.................................................. 01
Chapter 2 Installation —————————————— 04
2.1 Package Contents......................................... 04
2.2 Safety Precautions........................................ 04
2.3 Installation Tools .......................................... 07
2.4 Product Installation ...................................... 07
Chapter 3 Lightning Protection —————————— 09
3.1 Cabling Reasonably ...................................... 09
3.2 Connect to Ground ....................................... 11
3.3 Equipotential Bonding................................... 12
3.4 Use Lightning Arrester .................................. 13
Chapter 4 Connection —————————————— 15
4.1 Ethernet Port ............................................... 15
4.2 SFP Port ...................................................... 15
4.3 Verify Installation ......................................... 16
4.4 Power On..................................................... 16
4.5 Initialization ................................................. 16
Chapter 5 Login to the Switch —————————— 17
Appendix A Troubleshooting ———————————— 18
Appendix B Hardware Specications ———————— 19
Appendix C Technical Support ——————————— 20

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TL-SL2218 16-Port 10/100Mbps + 2-Port Gigabit Smart Switch and TL-SL2428
24-Port 10/100Mbps + 4-Port Gigabit Smart Switch are both compliant with the
IEEE802.3 Ethernet protocols.
These switches are equipped with powerful management interface, via which system,
port, network, VLAN and priority can be configured. They provide 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. SNMP, RMON, WEB Log-in bring abundant management policies.
TL-SL2218/TL-SL2428 integrates multiple functions with excellent performance, and
are friendly to manage, which can fully meet the need of the users demanding higher
networking performance.
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Front Panel
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The front panel of TL-SL2218 is shown as Figure 1-1.
LEDs
Reset
10/100Mbps RJ45 Port
10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port
SFP Port
Front Panel of TL-SL2218Figure 1-1
The front panel of TL-SL2428 is shown as Figure 1-2.
Front Panel of TL-SL2428Figure 1-2
LEDs
SFP Port
Reset
10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port
10/100Mbps RJ45 Port
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LEDs
LED Status Indication
Power
On(green) The switch is powered on
Off/
Flashing
The switch is powered off or power supply is
abnormal
System
Flashing The switch works properly
On/Off The switch is powered off or the switch works
improperly
10/100M
On A device is linked to the corresponding port
Flashing Data is being transmitted or received
Green The linked device is running at 100Mbps
Yellow The linked device is running at 10Mbps
1000M
On A device is linked to the corresponding port
Flashing Data is being transmitted or received
Green The linked device is running at 1000Mbps
Yellow The linked device is running at 10/100Mbps
Port Feature
Model 10/100Mbps RJ45 Port 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port SFP Port
TL-SL2218 16 2 2(Combo)
TL-SL2428 24 4 2(Combo)
RESET
With the switch powered on, press Reset button for five seconds to reset the
software setting to its factory default settings.
10/100Mbps RJ45 Port
Designed to connect to the device with a bandwidth of 10Mbps or 100Mbps. Each
has a corresponding 10/100M LED.
10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port
Designed to connect to the device with a bandwidth of 10Mbps, 100Mbps or
1000Mbps. Each has a corresponding 1000M LED.
SFP Port
Designed to install the SFP module. TL-SL2218/TL-SL2428 features some SFP
transceiver slots that are shared with the associated RJ45 ports. The associated
two ports are referred as a "Combo" port, which means they cannot be used
simultaneously, otherwise only SFP port works. Meanwhile, the associated two ports
share the same LED. For TL-SL2218, Port 17 shares the same LED with Port 17F and
Port 18 shares the same LED with Port 18F; for TL-SL2428, Port 27 shares the same
LED with Port 27F and Port 28 shares the same LED with Port 28F.
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Rear Panel
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The rear panel of TL-SL2218 is shown as Figure 1-3.
Grounding Terminal
Power Socket
Rear Panel ofFigure 1-3 TL-SL2218
The rear panel of TL-SL2428 is shown as Figure 1-4.
Grounding Terminal
Power Socket
Rear Panel ofFigure 1-4 TL-SL2428
Power Socket
Connect the female connector of the power cord here, and the male connector to
the AC power outlet. Please make sure the voltage of the power supply meets the
requirement of the input voltage.
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 information, please refer to Chapter 3 Lightning Protection.
Caution: Please use the provided power cord.
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Make sure that the package contains the following items. If any of the listed items is
damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
One Resource CD
One Switch One Power Cord This Installation Guide
Two mounting brackets and the
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To avoid any device damage and bodily injury caused by improper use, please observe
the following rules.
Safety Precautions
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Keep the power off during the installation.
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Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and make sure that the wrist strap has a good
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skin contact and is well grounded.
Use only the power cord provided with the switch.
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Make sure that the supply voltage matches the specifications indicated on the rear
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panel of the switch.
Ensure the vent hole is well ventilated and unblocked.
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Do not open or remove the cover of the switch.
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Before cleaning the device, cut off the power supply. Do not clean it by the waterish
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cloth, and never use any other liquid cleaning method.
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Site Requirements
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To ensure normal operation and long service life of the device, please install it in an
environment that meets the requirements described in the following subsection.
Temperature/Humidity
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Please keep a proper temperature and humidity in the equipment room. Too high/low
humidity may lead to bad insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical property changes
and corrosions. Too high temperature may accelerate aging of the insulation materials
and can thus significantly shorten the service life of the device. For normal temperature
and humidity of the device, please check the following table.
Environment Temperature Humidity
Operating 0℃~ 40℃10% ~ 90%RH Non-condensing
Storage -40℃~ 70℃5% ~ 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, please attach much importance to the
following items:
Dust the device regularly, and keep the indoor air clean.
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Keep the device well grounded and ensure static electricity has been transferred.
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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, please
make sure to take the following measures:
Use the power supply that can effectively filter interference from the power grid.
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