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Chapter 2 Introduction

Thanks for choosing the TL-SG105E/TL-SG108E/TL-SG108PE/TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1024DE/

TL-SG1016PE Gigabit Easy Smart Switch!

2.1 Overview of the Switch

The TL-SG105E/TL-SG108E/TL-SG108PE/TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1024DE/TL-SG1016PE Gigabit

Easy Smart Switch

is an ideal upgrade from an unmanaged switch, designed for Small and

Medium Business networks that require simple network management. Network administrators

can effectively monitor traffic via Port Mirroring, Loop Prevention and Cable Test features. To

optimize traffic on your business network, they offer port-based, tag-based, DSCP-based QoS

to keep latency-sensitive traffic moving smoothly and jitter-free. Additionally, port-based,

tag-based and MTU VLAN can improve security and meet more network segmentation

requirements. Moreover, with the innovative energy-efficient technology, they are eco-friendly

solution for your business network.

Note: For details about Easy Smart Configuration Utility, please refer to the User Guide of

the Easy Smart Configuration Utility in the Resource CD.

2.2 Appearance Description

2.2.1 Front Panel

 TL-SG105E/TL-SG108E

The front panel of TL-SG105E is shown as Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 Front Panel of

TL-SG105E

The front panel of TL-SG108E is shown as Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 Front Panel of TL-SG108E

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

 Reset: With the switch powered on, press this button for five seconds or above to reset the

software setting back to factory default setting. (For TL-SG108E only)