Tp-Link TL-SG1008 [7/16] Chapter 2 identifying external components

Chapter 2 Identifying External Components

This Chapter describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.

TL-SG1008/TL-SG1016D/TL-SG1024D just differ in the number of LED indicators

and ports and all ﬁgures in this guide are of TL-SG1008.

2.1 Front Panel

The front panel of TL-SG1008 consists of switch model, switch LED indicators, and

8 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 ports.

Figure 2-1 TL-SG1008 Switch Front Panel sketch

The LED indicators include Power, Link/Act LED indicators, which are used for

monitoring and pre-troubleshooting of the Switch. The following section shows the

LED indicators of the Switch along with an explanation of each indicator.

¾ POWER LED: This indicator will light solid red when the Switch powers up. If

the LED is not lit, please check the power supply and connection.

¾ Link/Act LED: The LED indicates Link/Active status. The corresponding LED

indicator will light solid green when connected to a network device. It flashes

green when data is being transmitted or received on the working connection.

¾ 1000Mbps LED: The corresponding port LED indicator will light solid green

when it's working on 1000Mbps speed. Not lit indicates working on

10/100Mbps speed.

2.2 Rear Panel

The rear panel of TL-SG1008 features a power socket and a Grounding Terminal

(marked with

Figure 2-2 TL-SG1008 Switch Rear Panel sketch

¾ Grounding Terminal: TL-SG1008 already comes with Lightning Protection

Mechanism. You can also ground the Switch through the PE (Protecting Earth)