Tp-Link TL-SG1016DE V2 [7/49] Chapter 2 getting started

Chapter 2 Getting Started

2.1 Introduction

Easy Smart Configuration Utility is the management software for the TP-Link Easy Smart

Switches. The utility allows operators to centrally manage entire networks of the Easy Smart

Switches, which include TL-SG105E/TL-SG108E/TL-SG108PE/TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1024DE/

TL-SG1016PE. Among of them, TL-SG105E V1.0 and TL-SG108E V1.0 can only be configured

with Easy Smart Configuration Utility while others can also be managed on their

Web-Management page. Throughout this guide, we will take TL-SG105E V3.0 for example.

2.2 Install the Easy Smart Configuration Utility

If an earlier version of the utility is present on your computer, please install this version to

replace the older version.

1. Insert the provided resource CD that came with your switch into your computer that you

want to use to manage your switches.

The resource CD home screen displays.

You can read the Easy Smart Configuration Utility User Guide by clicking Documentation

in the upper right corner of the above screen and view all the files on the resource CD by

clicking Browse CD.