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indicates that no problems were encountered during boot.

During boot, the Startup menu can be used to run special procedures. To

enter the Startup menu, press

<Esc>

or

<Enter>

within the first two seconds

after the auto-boot message is displayed.

If the system boot process is not interrupted by pressing

<Esc>

or

<Enter>

,

the process continues decompressing and loading the code into RAM. The

code starts running from RAM and the list of numbered system ports.

After the device boots successfully, a system prompt is displayed (console>)

which is used to configure the device. However, before configuring the device,

ensure that the latest software version is installed on the device. If it is not the

latest version, download and install the latest version. For more information on

downloading the latest version, see

Software Download [Option 1]

.

4.4

Configuration Overview

Before assigning a static IP address to the device, obtain the following

information:

A specific IP address that has been allocated to the device in order for it to

be configured.

Default route.

Network mask for the network.

There are two configuration types:

Initial Configuration — Consists of configuration functions with basic

security considerations.

Advanced Configuration — Consists of dynamic IP configuration and more

advanced security considerations.

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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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