Connection
Connect the Ethernet ports of the Switch to the network devices by RJ45 cable as the 
following figure shown.
RJ45 Cable
RJ45 Port
Connecting the RJ45 PortFigure 4-1  
Connect the  SFP  port  to  a SFP  module. For  TL-SG3216/TL-SG3424/TL-SG3424P, if an 
SFP transceiver (purchased separately) is installed in a slot and has a valid link on the 
port, the associated RJ45 port will be disabled and cannot be used.
SFP Port
Inserting the SFP ModuleFigure 4-2  
Note:
 
For  TL-SG3216/TL-SG3424/TL-SG3424P,  when  using  the  SFP  port  with  a 
100M  module  or  a  gigabit  module,  you  need  log  on  to  the  GUI  (Graphical  User 
Interface) of the Switch and  congure  its corresponding Speed and Duplex  mode on 
Switching
→
Port
→
Port Cong page. For 100M module, please select 100MFD while 
select 1000MFD for gigabit module. By default, the Speed and Duplex mode of SFP port 
is 1000MFD. TL-SG3210 supports 1000M SFP module connection only.
SFP Module