8‑Port Gigabit Easy Smart Desktop Switch (TL‑SG108E)
Expand your wired network quickly and reliably with this 8‑Port Gigabit Easy Smart Desktop Switch. Ideal for home and small office environments, it delivers high-speed connectivity, simple management, and energy-efficient performance in a compact, durable metal housing.
Key Features
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8 Gigabit RJ45 Ports
8× 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports with auto negotiation and auto MDI/MDIX -
Easy Plug-and-Play Setup
No configuration required for basic operation -
Durable Metal Casing
High-quality metal enclosure for long-term reliability and professional appearance -
Smart Network Management
Web-based interface and downloadable utility for intelligent management -
QoS for Smooth Performance
Traffic prioritization and enhanced QoS for latency-sensitive applications such as voice and video -
IGMP Snooping for IPTV and Multicast
Optimizes multimedia traffic delivery for a better network experience -
VLAN for Security and Efficiency
Create separate network segments for higher security and improved overall performance -
Energy-Efficient “Green” Technology
Automatically adjusts power consumption based on link status and cable length
High-Speed Gigabit Connectivity
- 8 non-blocking 10/100/1000 Mbps ports
- Transfer large, bandwidth-intensive files with minimal interference
- Designed to handle demanding business and multimedia traffic
Smart Management Made Simple
Monitor and optimize your network with ease:
- Web-based user interface
- Management utility for configuration and monitoring
- Network monitoring to observe traffic behavior
- Traffic prioritization and enhanced QoS features
Reliable Metal Design
- High-quality metal casing protects internal components
- Fanless design for quiet operation
- Tested for stringent reliability to deliver dependable switching performance
Energy-Saving Ethernet
TP-Link Easy Smart Switches use innovative energy-saving technologies:
- Power consumption adjusts according to link status
- Power output scales with cable length
- Helps reduce energy usage and minimize your carbon footprint
Specifications
Hardware Features
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Standards and Protocols | IEEE 802.3i, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.1q, 802.1p |
| Interface | 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ports (Auto Negotiation / Auto MDI/MDIX) |
| Network Media – 10BASE‑T | UTP Cat 3/4/5 (max 100 m); EIA/TIA‑568 100 Ω STP (max 100 m) |
| Network Media – 100BASE‑TX | UTP Cat 5/5e (max 100 m); EIA/TIA‑568 100 Ω STP (max 100 m) |
| Network Media – 1000BASE‑T | UTP Cat 5/5e/6 or above (max 100 m); EIA/TIA‑568 100 Ω STP (max 100 m) |
| Fan Quantity | Fanless |
| Power Supply | External Power Adapter (Output: 9 VDC / 0.6 A) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 6.2 × 4.0 × 1.0 in (158 × 101 × 25 mm) |
| Max Power Consumption | 3.68 W (220 V / 50 Hz) |
| Max Heat Dissipation | 12.55 BTU/h |
Performance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Switching Capacity | 16 Gbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 11.9 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 4 K |
| Packet Buffer Memory | 1.5 Mb |
| Jumbo Frame | 16 KB |
| Transmission Method | Store-and-Forward |
Software Features
Quality of Service (QoS)
- Port-based / 802.1p / DSCP priority
- 4 priority queues
- Rate limit
- Storm control
L2 Features
- IGMP Snooping V1/V2/V3
- Static link aggregation
- Port mirroring
- Cable diagnostics
- Loop prevention
VLAN
- Supports up to 32 VLANs simultaneously (out of 4K VLAN IDs)
- MTU / Port / Tag VLAN
Other Information
Certification
- FCC
- CE
- RoHS
Package Contents
- TL‑SG108E Switch
- Power Adapter
- Installation Guide
- Rubber Feet
System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows (for running the configuration utility)
Environment
| Condition | Range |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F ~ 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% ~ 90% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5% ~ 90% non-condensing |
