TP-Link TL-SL2218 - Chapter 4 Connection; Ethernet Port; SFP Port; Connection

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Smart Switch
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Please connect the Ethernet ports of the switch to the network devices by RJ45 cable
as the following figure shown.
RJ45 Port
RJ45 Cable
Connecting the RJ45 PortFigure 4-1
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Connect the SFP port to a SFP module. For the switch, 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
Connecting the LAN PortFigure 4-2
Note:
SFP module supports hot-plugging, plug the SFP module into the SFP port and the
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switch can identify it automatically.
The SFP port
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supports 100/1000Base-FX SFP module at full-duplex mode. When
using a SFP module, you need to log on to the GUI of the switch and configure the
corresponding Speed and Duplex mode on Switching
→
Port
→
Port Config page.
For 100M module, please select 100MFD while select 1000MFD for gigabit module. By
default, the Speed and Duplex mode of SFP mode is 1000MFD.
Connection
SFP Module