TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch 16-Port PoE+

The TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch 16-Port PoE+( TL-SG1218MPE ) is a high-performance 18-port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch designed for SMBs needing advanced PoE capabilities. With 16 PoE+ ports, it delivers up to 30W per port and a total PoE budget of 250W, supporting high-demand devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points. This switch is part of TP-Link's Easy Smart line, offering Layer 2 management features like VLAN, QoS, and IGMP Snooping through a user-friendly web interface. It's ideal for expanding wired networks while powering connected devices efficiently.

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🔧 Hardware Specifications

• Total Ports: 18
  • 16 × Gigabit RJ45 PoE+ ports (10/100/1000 Mbps, IEEE 802.3af/at compliant)
  • 2 × Gigabit RJ45 uplink ports (non-PoE)
• Switching Capacity: 36 Gbps
• Packet Forwarding Rate: 26.78 Mpps
• PoE Budget: Up to 250W total
  • Up to 30W per port (IEEE 802.3at)
• MAC Address Table: 8K entries
• Packet Buffer Memory: 4.1 Mb
• Jumbo Frame Support: 9 KB
• Fan Quantity: 2
• Enclosure Type: Metal
• Mounting: Desktop or 19" Rack-mountable
• LED Indicators: Per port: Link/Act/PoE Status, Per unit: Power
• Dimensions: 440 × 180 × 44 mm
• Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg

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⚡ PoE Features

• Standards: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at
• PoE Auto-Recovery: Automatically reboots unresponsive PoE devices
• PoE Power Scheduling: Schedule specific times to power PoE ports
• Port Priority Function: Ensures critical devices maintain power
• Isolation Mode: Separates PoE port groups for enhanced security
• PoE Extend Mode: Up to 250 meters transmission on ports 1–8 at 10 Mbps

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🌐 Software Features

• Management:
  • Web-based GUI
  • Easy Smart Configuration Utility
• L2 Switching Features:
  • 802.1Q VLAN (up to 32 VLANs)
  • Port-based VLAN
  • MTU VLAN
  • Link Aggregation (Static)
  • IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3
  • Port Mirroring
  • Loop Prevention
  • Cable Diagnostics
• QoS (Quality of Service):
  • 802.1p CoS / DSCP prioritization
  • 4 priority queues
• Flow Control:
  • IEEE 802.3x full-duplex
  • Back-pressure for half-duplex
• Storm Control:
  • Broadcast / Multicast / Unknown unicast control

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🔒 Security

• Access Control: VLAN segregation
• Broadcast Storm Control: Protects against bandwidth flooding
• Device Management Security: Password protection and web management access control

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🔌 Power & Environment

• Power Supply: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz internal PSU
• Max Power Consumption: 263.55W (with PoE), 16.54W (without PoE)
• Heat Dissipation: 899.58 BTU/hr
• Operating Temperature: 0–50 °C
• Storage Temperature: -40–70 °C
• Operating Humidity: 10–90% RH, non-condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5–90% RH, non-condensing

 

📝 Meta Description

The TP-Link 18-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch 16-Port PoE+ is an 18-port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE+ switch featuring 16 PoE+ ports with a 250W budget, Layer 2 management, VLAN, QoS, and auto-recovery—ideal for surveillance, VoIP, and business networks. Datasheet