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TP-Link Easy Smart Switch User Manual

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User Guide
Easy Smart Switch
1910012769 REV5.1.0
May 2020

Table of Contents

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TP-Link Easy Smart Switch Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cable DiagnosticsYes
Power Input100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
ModelEasy Smart Switch
Port TypeRJ45
Speed10/100/1000Mbps
MAC Address Table8K
Jumbo Frame9KB
QoS4 queues per port, priority-based QoS
IGMP SnoopingV1/V2/V3 Snooping
Port MirroringYes
ManagementWeb-based GUI
Standards and ProtocolsIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q
Operating Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity5% to 90% non-condensing

Summary

About This Guide

Intended Readers

Specifies the target audience for this user guide, typically network managers familiar with IT concepts.

Conventions Used in the Guide

Details the formatting and symbols used for consistent information presentation.

Finding More Information

Directs users to additional resources like download centers and support pages.

Introduction

Product Overview

Provides a summary of the Easy Smart Switch's capabilities and target applications.

Logging Into the Switch

Step-by-step instructions for accessing the switch's web interface for configuration.

Managing System

System Module Overview

Explains the System module's functions and supported features.

System Information Configuration

Guides on viewing and setting the switch's device description and system information.

System IP Address Configuration

Details on setting the switch's IP address using DHCP or manual configuration.

LED Configuration

Instructions for enabling or disabling the LED indicators on supported devices.

User Account Management

Procedures for changing the administrator username and password for security.

Backup and Restore Switch Configuration

How to save and load switch configurations to manage settings effectively.

Rebooting the Switch

Steps to safely restart the switch to apply changes or troubleshoot issues.

Resetting the Switch to Defaults

Process for restoring the switch to its factory default settings.

Firmware Upgrade Procedure

Guide for updating the switch's firmware for new features and performance improvements.

Appendix: Default System Parameters

Reference table for default system settings.

Switching

Switching Feature Overview

Introduces switching functions: port settings, IGMP Snooping, and LAG.

Configuring Ports

Details on setting port status, speed, duplex, and flow control.

Configuring IGMP Snooping

Enabling and configuring IGMP Snooping for efficient multicast traffic management.

Configuring Link Aggregation (LAG)

Bundling physical ports into a logical interface for increased bandwidth and reliability.

Switching Configuration Examples

Practical examples for IGMP Snooping and LAG configurations.

Appendix: Default Switching Parameters

Reference table for default switching parameters.

Monitoring

Monitoring Feature Overview

Introduces monitoring functions for traffic analysis and fault detection.

Viewing Port Statistics

How to check traffic statistics, packet counts, and error rates for each port.

Configuring Port Mirror

Setting up port mirroring to capture and analyze network traffic.

Testing Cables

Diagnosing network cable connection status and identifying faults.

Configuring Loop Prevention

Enabling and configuring loop detection to prevent network loops.

Appendix: Default Monitoring Parameters

Reference table for default monitoring parameters.

Configuring VLAN

VLAN Overview

Explains VLAN technology and its benefits for network segmentation and security.

Configuring MTU VLAN

Details on configuring MTU VLAN, including uplink and other port assignments.

Configuring Port Based VLAN

Guides on assigning ports to specific VLANs for network segmentation.

Configuring 802.1Q VLAN

Setting up 802.1Q VLANs with tagged and untagged ports for advanced segmentation.

802.1Q VLAN Configuration Example

A practical example demonstrating 802.1Q VLAN setup for network traffic control.

Appendix: Default VLAN Parameters

Reference table for default VLAN configuration parameters.

Configuring QoS

QoS Overview

Introduces Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing network traffic.

Configuring Basic QoS

Details on setting up QoS using Port Based, 802.1P, or DSCP priority modes.

Configuring Bandwidth Control

Setting ingress and egress bandwidth limits on ports to manage traffic rates.

Configuring Storm Control

Enabling storm control to limit broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast traffic.

Basic QoS Configuration Example

Example of configuring port-based QoS to prioritize specific traffic.

Appendix: Default QoS Parameters

Reference table for default QoS configuration parameters.

Configuring PoE

PoE Overview

Explains Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology and its application.

Configuring PoE Settings

Guides on setting system power limits and per-port PoE status and priority.

Configuring PoE Auto Recovery

Enabling and configuring PoE Auto Recovery for PD connection management.

Appendix: Default PoE Parameters

Reference table for default PoE configuration parameters.

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