Operation Manual

Chapter 1 About this Guide
This User Guide contains information for setup and management of TL-SL2218 16-Port
10/100Mbps + 2-Port Gigabit Smart Switch and TL-SL2428 24-Port 10/100Mbps + 4-Port Gigabit
Smart Switch. Please read this guide carefully before operation.
1.1 Intended Readers
This Guide is intended for network managers familiar with IT concepts and network terminologies.
1.2 Conventions
In this Guide the following conventions are used:
¾ The two devices of TL-SL2218 and TL-SL2428 are sharing this User Guide. For simplicity, we
will take TL-SL2428 for example throughout the configuration chapters. TL-SL2218 and
TL-SL2428 just differ in the number of LED indicators and ports and all figures in this guide
are of TL-SL2428.
¾ The switch or TL-SL2218/TL-SL2428 mentioned in this Guide stands for TL-SL2218/
TL-SL2428 Smart Switch without any explanation.
¾ Menu NameSubmenu NameTab page indicates the menu structure. SystemSystem
InfoSystem Summary means the System Summary page under the System Info menu
option that is located under the System menu.
¾ Bold font indicates a button, a toolbar icon, menu or menu item.
Symbols in this Guide
Symbol Description
Note:
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
device.
Tips:
This format indicates important information that helps you make better use
of your device.
1.3 Overview of This Guide
Chapter Introduction
Chapter 1 About This Guide Introduces the guide structure and conventions.
Chapter 2 Introduction Introduces the features, application and appearance of
TL-SL2218/TL-SL2428 switch.
Chapter 3 Login to the Switch Introduces how to log on to TL-SL2218/TL-SL2428 Web
management page.
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