1. Okwu mmalite
The TP-LINK Festa FS308G is an 8-Port Gigabit Smart/Unmanaged Desktop Switch designed to expand your network capacity with high-speed connectivity. Featuring 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, this switch provides a simple, cost-effective, high-performance, non-disruptive, and standard-compliant upgrade to an old network to a 1000Mbps network. It supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) on all 8 ports, simplifying the deployment of PoE-powered devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones.
Foto 1: N'ihu view of the TP-LINK Festa FS308GP Switch
2. Ihe ngwugwu
Before you begin installation, ensure that your package contains the following items:
- TP-LINK Festa FS308G 8-Port Gigabit Smart Switch
- Ihe nkwụnye ọkụ
- Ụdọ ọkụ
- Ụkwụ rọba
- Mounting Kit (for wall-mount or rack-mount, if applicable)
- Ntuziaka nwụnye ngwa ngwa
Figure 2: Switch and Accessories
3. Nkọwa anụ ahụ
3.1 Ogwe ihu
The front panel features 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports and various LED indicators for status monitoring.
Onyonyo 3: Nhazi Ogwe ihu
Ihe ngosi LED:
- Igwe ọkụ ọkụ: Na-egosi ọkwa ike nke mgba ọkụ.
- PoE MAX LED: Indicates if the total PoE power budget is nearing or exceeding its limit.
- PoE Status LEDs (per port): Indicates if a port is delivering PoE power.
- Speed/Link/Act LEDs (per port): Indicates link status, activity, and connection speed (e.g., green for Gigabit, amber for 10/100Mbps).
- Tọgharịa bọtịnụ: A na-eji weghachi ntọala ntọala ụlọ ọrụ.
3.2 Ogwe azụ
The rear panel includes the power input connector and a grounding screw.
Onyonyo 4: Nhazi Ogwe azụ
4. Ntọala na nwụnye
4.1 Nchekwa nchekwa
- Gbaa mbọ hụ na ọkọnọ ọkụ voltage matches the switch's requirements.
- Akwụsịla oghere ikuku.
- Avoid placing the switch in direct sunlight, near heat sources, or in excessively humid environments.
- Jiri naanị ihe nkwụnye ọkụ enyere.
4.2 Ntinye anụ ahụ
The switch can be placed on a desktop, mounted on a wall, or installed in a rack, depending on your needs and the included accessories.
Ndokwa Desktọpụ:
Place the switch on a flat, stable surface. Attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the switch to prevent slipping and provide stability.
Ịkwanye mgbidi:
If wall mounting, use the provided mounting kit. Ensure the wall can support the weight of the switch and connected cables. Mark two points on the wall, drill holes, insert anchors, and secure the mounting screws, leaving a small gap for the switch's mounting slots.
4.3 Ijikọ mgba ọkụ
- Jikọọ ngwaọrụ netwọk: Connect your network devices (computers, servers, IP cameras, Wi-Fi APs, VoIP phones, etc.) to any of the 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports using standard Ethernet cables. For PoE-powered devices, ensure they are PoE-compatible.
- Jikọọ na Ike: Connect the provided power adapter to the switch's power input port on the rear panel, then plug the power adapter into a suitable electrical outlet.
- Nyochaa ike: Once powered on, the Power LED on the front panel should illuminate.
Figure 5: Basic Network Connection
Figure 6: PoE Connection with IP Cameras
Figure 7: PoE Connection with Wi-Fi Access Points
5. Na-arụ ọrụ mgba ọkụ
The TP-LINK Festa FS308G is an unmanaged switch, meaning it operates plug-and-play without requiring complex configuration. Once connected, it automatically detects network speeds and provides power to connected PoE devices.
5.1 LED Status Interpretation
- Igwe ọkụ ọkụ:
- Na: A gbanye ọkụ ahụ.
- Gbanyụọ: Agbanyụrụ ọkụ.
- PoE MAX LED:
- Na: The total PoE power consumption is at or near the maximum budget.
- Na-egbuke egbuke: The total PoE power consumption has exceeded the maximum budget, and some PoE ports may be shut down.
- Gbanyụọ: PoE power consumption is within normal limits.
- PoE Status LEDs (per port):
- Na: The port is supplying PoE power to a connected device.
- Gbanyụọ: The port is not supplying PoE power.
- Speed/Link/Act LEDs (per port):
- Akwụkwọ ndụ akwụkwọ ndụ (siri ike): A Gigabit (1000Mbps) link is established.
- Akwụkwọ ndụ akwụkwọ ndụ (na-egbuke egbuke): Data is being transmitted or received at Gigabit speed.
- Amber (Solid): A 10/100Mbps link is established.
- Amber (Flashing): Data is being transmitted or received at 10/100Mbps speed.
- Gbanyụọ: No device is connected to the port, or the connected device is powered off.
6. Nlekọta
6.1 Nhicha
- Kwupu ike mgbe niile tupu ihicha.
- Jiri akwa dị nro, kpọrọ nkụ hichaa mpụta nke mgba ọkụ.
- Ejila ihe nhicha mmiri ma ọ bụ ikuku ikuku.
6.2 Ihe gbasara gburugburu ebe obibi
- Gbaa mbọ hụ na ikuku ikuku zuru oke na gburugburu mgba ọkụ iji gbochie ikpo oke ọkụ.
- Operate the switch within the specified temperature and humidity ranges (refer to Specifications section).
6.3 Resetting the Switch
If the switch is not functioning correctly, you can perform a factory reset. With the switch powered on, use a paperclip or similar pointed object to press and hold the Reset button on the front panel for approximately 5-10 seconds until the LEDs flash. The switch will then reboot with factory default settings.
7. Nchọpụta nsogbu
7.1 Enweghị ike
- Ensure the power cord is securely connected to the switch and the power outlet.
- Nyochaa na ntinye ọkụ na-arụ ọrụ.
- Lelee ma ihe nkwụnye ọkụ ahụ na-arụ ọrụ nke ọma.
7.2 Enweghị njikọ/ọrụ na ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri
- Check the Ethernet cable connection at both ends. Try a different cable.
- Gbaa mbọ hụ na agbanyere ngwaọrụ ejikọrọ ma na-arụ ọrụ nke ọma.
- Verify that the network adapter of the connected device is enabled.
- Gbalịa ijikọ ngwaọrụ na ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri dị iche na mgba ọkụ.
7.3 Ọsọ netwọkụ dị nwayọ
- Gbaa mbọ hụ na ngwaọrụ niile ejikọrọ na eriri na-akwado Gigabit Ethernet maka ịrụ ọrụ kacha mma.
- Lelee maka okporo ụzọ netwọk gabigara ókè ma ọ bụ ngwa bandwidth na-akpa ike.
- Verify that the Speed/Link/Act LED for the port indicates a Gigabit connection (Green).
7.4 Ngwaọrụ PoE anaghị enweta ike
- Ensure the connected device is a PoE-compatible device (PD).
- Check the PoE Status LED for the port; it should be On.
- Verify that the total PoE power consumption is not exceeding the switch's budget (check PoE MAX LED). If it's flashing, disconnect some PoE devices or use a higher-power PoE switch.
- Gbalịa eriri Ethernet dị iche.
8. Nkọwapụta
Ọgụgụ 8: Nkọwa nka nka
Figure 9: PoE Budget and Power Consumption
Ọgụgụ 10: Akụkụ ngwaahịa
Figure 11: Environmental Specifications
Izugbe
- ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri: 8 x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Ports (Auto-Negotiation/Auto MDI/MDIX)
- Ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri PoE: 8 Ports (PoE+)
- Ọkọlọtọ PoE: IEEE 802.3af/ na kwekọrọ
- Budget Ike PoE: Refer to Figure 9 for detailed budget.
- Ike ngbanwe: 16 Gbps
- Ọnụego mbugharị ngwugwu: 11.9 Mpps
- Tebụl adreesị MAC: 4K ndenye
- Jumbo Frame: 9KB
- Ịnye ọkụ: External Power Adapter (Output: 53.5VDC / 1.31A)
- Akụkụ (W x D x H): Lee eserese nke 10 maka nkọwa zuru ezu.
gburugburu ebe obibi
- Okpomọkụ arụ ọrụ: 0°C ruo 40°C (32°F ruo 104°F)
- Okpomọkụ nchekwa: -40°C ruo 70°C (-40°F ruo 158°F)
- Iru mmiri na-arụ ọrụ: 10% ruo 90% na-abụghị condensing
- Iru mmiri nchekwa: 5% ruo 90% na-abụghị condensing
Asambodo
- CE, FCC, RoHS
Figure 12: Certifications
9. Ndụmọdụ onye ọrụ
- For optimal performance, use high-quality Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables for all connections.
- When connecting PoE devices, ensure the total power consumption does not exceed the switch's PoE budget to avoid unexpected shutdowns or instability.
- Place the switch in a location with good airflow to prevent overheating, especially if many PoE devices are connected.
- If experiencing network issues, a simple power cycle of the switch and connected devices can often resolve temporary glitches.
10. Akwụkwọ ikike na nkwado
TP-LINK provides a limited warranty for this product. Please refer to the official TP-LINK website or the warranty card included in your package for detailed warranty terms and conditions specific to your region.
Nkwado ndị teknuzu
For technical support, firmware updates, and additional resources, please visit the official TP-LINK support websaịtị. Ị nwere ike ịchọta FAQs, ntuziaka nchọpụta nsogbu, na ozi kọntaktị maka ọrụ ndị ahịa ebe ahụ.
Figure 13: TP-LINK SMB Warranty Information
Figure 14: TP-LINK After-Sales Information