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L2 Managed Switch
Connection
Chapter 4 Connection
4.1 Ethernet Port
Connect the Ethernet ports of the switch to the network devices by RJ45 cable as the
following figure shows.
RJ45 Cable
RJ45 Port
Figure 4-1 Connecting the RJ45 Port
4.2 SFP Port
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
Figure 4-2 Inserting the SFP Module
Note:
For TL-SG3216/TL-SG3424/TL-SG3424P, when using the SFP port with a
100M module or a gigabit module, you need to 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