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Chapter 2 Identifying External Components
This Chapter describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Switch.
TL-SG1008/TL-SG1016D/TL-SG1024D just differ in the number of LED indicators
and ports and all figures in this guide are of TL-SG1008.
2.1 Front Panel
The front panel of TL-SG1008 consists of switch model, switch LED indicators, and
8 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 ports.
Figure 2-1 TL-SG1008 Switch Front Panel sketch
The LED indicators include Power, Link/Act LED indicators, which are used for
monitoring and pre-troubleshooting of the Switch. The following section shows the
LED indicators of the Switch along with an explanation of each indicator.
¾ POWER LED: This indicator will light solid red when the Switch powers up. If
the LED is not lit, please check the power supply and connection.
¾ Link/Act LED: The LED indicates Link/Active status. The corresponding LED
indicator will light solid green when connected to a network device. It flashes
green when data is being transmitted or received on the working connection.
¾ 1000Mbps LED: The corresponding port LED indicator will light solid green
when it's working on 1000Mbps speed. Not lit indicates working on
10/100Mbps speed.
2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel of TL-SG1008 features a power socket and a Grounding Terminal
(marked with
).
Figure 2-2 TL-SG1008 Switch Rear Panel sketch
¾ Grounding Terminal: TL-SG1008 already comes with Lightning Protection
Mechanism. You can also ground the Switch through the PE (Protecting Earth)
