Chapter 1 About this Guide
This User Guide contains information for setup and management of TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1024DE
16/24-port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch. Please read this guide carefully before operation.
1.1 Intended Readers
This Guide is intended for network managers familiar with IT concepts and network terminologies.
1.2 Conventions
In this Guide the following conventions are used:
The switch or TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1024DE mentioned in this Guide stands for
TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1024DE 16/24-port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch without any
explanation.
Tips:
The two devices of TL-SG1016DE and TL-SG1024DE are sharing this User Guide. For simplicity,
we will take the operation on TL-SG1016DE for example throughout the configuration chapters.
TL-SG1016DE and TL-SG1024DE just differ in the number of LED indicators and ports and all
figures in this guide are of TL-SG1016DE.
Menu Name→Submenu Name→Tab page indicates the menu structure. System→System
Info→System Summary means the System Summary page under the System Info menu
option that is located under the System menu.
Bold font indicates a button, a toolbar icon, menu or menu item.
Symbols in this Guide:
Symbol Description
Note:
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Tips:
This format indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
device.
1.3 Overview of This Guide
Chapter Introduction
Chapter 1 About This Guide Introduces the guide structure and conventions.
Chapter 2 Introduction Introduces the features, application and appearance of
TL-SG1016DE/TL-SG1024DEswitch.
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