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Gigabit Managed Switch Family Installation Guide

TL-SG3109/TL-SL3428/TL-SL3452

5.

Secure the unit to the rack with the rack screws (not provided). Fasten the

lower pair of screws before the upper pair of screws. This ensures that the

weight of the unit is evenly distributed during installation. Ensure that the

ventilation holes are not obstructed.

3.3

Connecting the Device

This section describes how to connect the device, and includes the following

sections:

Connecting the Switch to a Terminal

AC Power Connection

3.3.1

Connecting the Switch to a Terminal

The device is connected to a terminal through an console port on the front

panel, which enables a connection to a terminal desktop system running

terminal emulation software for monitoring and conﬁguring the device.

The terminal must be a VT100 compatible terminal or a desktop or portable

system with a serial port and running VT100 terminal emulation software.

To connect a terminal to the device Console port, perform the following:

1.

Connect a cable to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulation software.

2.

Ensure that the terminal emulation software is set as follows:

a)

Select the appropriate port to connect to the device.

b)

Set the data rate to 38400 baud.

c)

Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.

d)

Set ﬂow control to none.

e)

Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.

f)

Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow and Ctrl keys. Ensure that the

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Section	Page
Package contents	8
Section 1: Introduction	9
1.1 Intended Audience	9
1.2 Agreement	9
1.3 Guide Overview	9
Section 2. Device Description	10
2.1 Features	10
2.2 TP-Link TL-SG3109 Description	11
2.3 TP-Link TL-SL3428 Description	13
2.4 TP-Link TL-SL3452 Description	15
2.5 Back Panel	17
2.6 Device Hardware Interfaces	17
2.6.1 RJ-45 Base-T Fast Ethernet Ports	17
2.6.2 SFP Port	18
2.6.3 RS-232 DB-9 Console Port	19
2.7 Cable, Port, and Pinout Information	19
2.7.1 Pin Explain For RJ-45 Connector	19
2.7.2 SFP Connector	21
2.8 Physical Dimensions	21
Section 3. Mounting Device	22
3.1 Preparing for Installation	22
3.1.1 Installation Precautions	22
3.1.2 Site Requirements	23
3.1.3 Unpacking	23
3.1.3.1 Package Contents	23
3.1.3.2 Unpacking Essentials	24
3.2 Installing the Device	24
3.2.1 Desktop or Shelf Installation	25
3.2.2 Rack Installation	25
3.3 Connecting the Device	27
3.3.1 Connecting the Switch to a Terminal	27
3.3.2 AC Power Connection	28
Section 4. Starting and Configuring the Device	29
4.1 Configuring the Terminal	29
4.2 Installation Procedure	30
4.2.1 Device Port Default Settings	31
4.3 Booting the Device	31
4.4 Configuration Overview	33
4.4.1 Initial Configuration	34
4.4.1.1 Static IP Address and Subnet Mask	35
4.4.1.2 Assigning Static IP Addresses on a default VLAN	36
4.4.1.3 User Name	37
4.4.1.4 SNMP Community Strings	38
4.5 Advanced Configuration	40
4.5.1 Receiving an IP Address from a DHCP Server	41
4.5.2 Receiving an IP Address from a BOOTP Server	42
4.5.3 Security Management and Password Configuration	43
4.5.3.1 Configuring Security Passwords Introduction	44
4.5.3.2 Configuring an Initial Console Password	44
4.5.3.3 Configuring an Initial Telnet Password	45
4.5.3.4 Configuring an Initial SSH password	45
4.5.3.5 Configuring an Initial HTTP Password	46
4.5.3.6 Configuring an initial HTTPS Password	46
4.6 Startup Procedures	46
4.6.1 Software Download [Option 1]	48
4.6.1.1 Software Download through TFTP Server	49
4.6.2 Erasing the Flash File [Option 2]	53
4.6.3 Password Recovery [Option 3]	53
4.6.4 Enter Diagnostic Mode [Option4]	54

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