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Package Contents............................................................................................................. 1 Chapter 1: About the Guide............................................................................................... 2 1.1 Purpose................................................................................................................ 2 1.2 Terms and usage.................................................................................................. 2 1.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Package Contents The following contents should be found in your box: One TL-SL2109 Switch One power cord One serial cable This User’s Guide One Resource CD Rubber footpads for Desk-mount Rack-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack Note: If any of the above contents is damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the TL-SL2109 Switch for assistance.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Chapter 1: About the Guide Thank you for purchase of TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch. The TL-SL2109 supports TRUNK, VLAN and port configuration. With the features of high performance, easy to use and economical, the TL-SL2109 is one best choice for you. 1.1 Purpose The right guide is about to help you use the model of TL-SL2109 Gigabit Smart Switch accurately. 1.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Chapter 2: Introduction of the Product This part simply describes the features of the model of TL-SL2109 Gigabit Smart Switch, and some information in context about the technology of Switch. 2.1 Port-Trunking function Basically, TRUNK permits to provide a wider bandwidth between the switches by two or more than two ports (less than four ports generally) working side by side. It means that the TRUNK solves many physical ports as one logical port.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide 2.4 Main features Complies with IEEE 802.3、IEEE 802.3ab 8 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports supporting Auto-MDI/MDIX 1 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports supporting Auto-MDI/MDIX Supports IEEE802.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Chapter 3: Installation 3.1 Installation Firstly, please place the switch following the steps: The surface must support at least 5kg; The power source must be within 1.5m; Check the power cable carefully to make sure the connection to AC power; Leave enough space for the ventilation. 3.1.1 Installation on the desktop 1. 2. 3.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Figure 3-2 Fasten the Switch in the rack 3.1.3 Hang on the wall The TL-SL2109 can be hung on the wall. 1. Drill two holes with a 6mm diameter on the wall, the distance between the holes is 160mm. 2. Press the plastic tube in the hole entirely, then put screws in the plastic tubes, screw them with a few body stuck out the wall; 3. Place the switch to the two screws by the holes in the switch. 3.1.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide 3.2 Explanation of switch appearance and the method of connecting switch The part gives you more details about front panel, rear panel, LEDs and extension port of the switch. 3.2.1 Front Panel There are 8 10/100Mbps ports and LED indicators, 1 10/100/1000Mbps port and LED indicator, 1 serial port on the front panel of the TL-SL2109.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Act LED: The LED is lit when the gigabit port are transferring or receiving the packages. 3.3 Connection The TL-SL2109 supports MDI/MDIX, so you can use every port as a normal port or an uplink port. Each port is independent, which makes the connection very easy.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Chapter 4: Installation and Usage of the Software The TL-SL2109 is a smart switch. You can configure it with the management software provided by us. It makes you every convenient to manage the switch. The part helps you to use it. 4.1 The steps of the installation of GSSC (Gigabit Smart Switch Configuration) The software is running in windows (95/98/2000/NT). You can use it by a serial cable connected to the PC.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Fig 4.2 Inputting new path 5. After Click Next, the installation is finished. Fig 4.3 Finish changing new path 4.2 The Usage of GSSC The interface of the software is friendly and easy to use.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide 1. Connect; 2. Open the existed configuration file or configure the switch directly; 3. Write in the result; 4. Exit. Here are more details about how to use the GSSC software. 1. After finishing the installation, click Start – Programs – TP-LINK – Giga Smart Switch Configuration, the window interface will be displayed on the desktop. Fig 4.4 Initialized software interface 2.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Fig 4.5 Pick up from the menu 3. Fig 4.6 Pick up from the button If the power supply is off or the serial cable is connected incorrectly, or something else, the program will display.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Fig 4.7 Connected at fault 4. After connecting successfully, the GSSC will read the configuration from the switch, and display the interface as Fig 4.8. Caution: At this time the Off Line button is light. On the right of the button, there are eight buttons, Port Setting, TRUNK Setting, Port Close Setting, VLAN Setting, Priority Setting, Static MAC Address Setting, in turns. 5. Fig 4.8 Connected successfully Operate the configuration.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide configuration. Click the setting menu, the software will display all functional buttons you can operate. The corresponding button will be light at the same time. Fig 4.9 All the functional menu 4.3 Port Configuration 1. Select the Port Status Setting or click the Port Setting button.
TL-SL2109 2. 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Fig 4.10 Configuring the Port Status Every port of the Switch can be configured by the software, as fig 4.11, but you can not operate the dark button. Fig 4.11 Configuring the Port Status There are a few descriptions as follows: Speed/Duplex: You can select Auto Negotiation or Force Mode, 100Mbps Full Duplex, 100Mbps Half Duplex, 10Mbps Full Duplex, 10Mbps Half Duplex. If you select the Half Duplex, the port can transfer or receive the packages.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide 4.4 PortClose Setting The PortClose Setting can close the port(s). It (They) can not transfer or receive the packages. The port (1-8) and the gigabit port configure in the different place in the software. Default Setting: Open 1. There are two ways to configure the port (1-8) Method one: 1) Select the PortClose Setting menu or click the PortClose Setting button. 2) Fig 4.12 Select Port (1-8) Close Setting Click the port(s) you want to change.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Fig 4.13 Port (1-8) Close Setting Method two: Select the corresponding port in the Port Setting, and click the Port Disable. 2. 1) Fig 4.14 Port(s) (1-8) Close Setting 2 If you want to close the gigabit port, operate as follows: Click the Giga Port Setting button.
TL-SL2109 2) 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Fig 4.15 Select Giga Port Setting Then click the Disable Giga Port 9. Fig 4.16 Giga Port configuration 4.5 TRUNK Setting TRUNK can combine some ports to a logical port, and transmit data through it.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide useful to resolve the network traffic. The Switch looks a TRUNK as a big port regardless of its composition. Default Setting: NO 1. Select the TRUNK menu or click the TRUNK Setting button. 2. Fig 4.17 Select the Port TRUNK Then click the port(s) that can be selected. Caution: When TRUNK is enabled, the switch will change all the ports in the TRUNK to 100M Full Duplex.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Fig 4.18 Port TRUNK Setting 4.6 VLAN VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is a group domain composed of many terms. It can build a logical group without changing the physical connection. It is very easy and useful. Default Setting: All ports in VLAN 1. 1. Select the VLAN Setting menu or click the VLAN Setting button. 2. Fig 4.19 Select VLAN Setting Then move the cursor to a VLAN group, click the port(s) you want to put in, such as P2, P3, P4, P5.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Fig 20 VLAN groups Caution: VLANs can have the same port(s), and a VLAN can have only one port, the port can not transmit data with the others. 3. The Port(s) you selected is(are) in the same VLAN, you can delete or add the port(s) from the VLAN, just click the port(s) once again. Caution: When a workstation moves from a VLAN to another VLAN the administrator should reassign the member of the VLAN.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Fig 4.21 VLAN group’s member changing 4.7 Priority over ToS and VLAN Tag 1. 2. Select the Priority Setting or click the Priority over ToS and VLAN. Fig 4.22 Select Priority Setting The Priority is divided to three categories: Port-based priority, VLAN Tag based priority and ToS tag based priority. The switch support port based priority only. It divided into two levels: Low and High.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Fig 4.23 Priority Setting 4.8 The effect of the configuration 1. Carry out the current configuration. When finishing the all configuration you want to change. Click the Write to Switch button. The switch will reset to run the by terms of the result. 2. Fig 4.24 Write to Switch Restore the factory default configuration.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide menu, the default configuration will be stored to the switch, and the switch will reset. Fig 4.25 Restore default configuration 4.9 Save and Open the configuration 1. Save the file means that the software saves your current configuration to a file. 2. Fig 4.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide up in the previous step. Fig 4.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Appendix A: Technical Specifications General Standards IEEE802.3 10BASE-T IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.
TL-SL2109 8+1G Gigabit Ethernet Smart Switch User Guide Appendix B: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the TP-LINK TL-SL2109 Smart Switch, please contact us. E-mail: support@tp-link.com Website: http://www.tp-link.
