Tp-Link T2500-28TC V2 [19/342] Overview of the switch

Chapter 2 Introduction

Thanks for choosing the T2500-28TC 24-Port 10/100Mbps + 4-Port Gigabit JetStream L2

Managed Switch!

2.1 Overview of the Switch

Designed for workgroups and departments, T2500-28TC from TP-Link provides wire-speed

performance and full set of layer 2 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. ACL, 802.1x, IP Source Guard and Dynamic ARP Inspection

provide robust security strategy. QoS and IGMP snooping/filtering optimize voice and video

application. Link aggregation (LACP) increases aggregated bandwidth, optimizing the transport

of business critical data. SNMP, RMON, WEB/CLI/Telnet Log-in bring abundant management

policies. T2500-28TC 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.

2.2 Appearance Description

2.2.1 Front Panel

Figure 2-1 Front Panel

The following parts are located on the front panel of the switch:

 10/100Mbps RJ45 Ports: Designed to connect to a device with the bandwidth of 10Mbps or

100Mbps. Each has a corresponding 10/100M LED.

 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Ports: Designed to connect to a device with the bandwidth of

10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1000Mbps. Each has a corresponding 1000M LED.

 SFP Ports: Designed to install the SFP module. Port 25F–28F share the same LED with Port

25–28 respectively.

 Console Port: Designed to connect with the serial port of a computer or terminal for

monitoring and configuring the switch.

 LEDs

Name

Status

Indication

Power

Power is on.

Flashing

Power supply is abnormal.

Off

Power is off or power supply is abnormal.