The smart gigabit switch TP-LINK TL-SG2008 is a desktop device enabling smooth data transmission in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet networks. The switch with eight gigabit ports (RJ45) features advanced security functions, QoS, and multiple second layer management tools. The traffic management functions include: support for LACP protocol and VLAN 802.1Q, access control lists (ACL), QoS for layers 2 to 4, Storm control, and IGMP snooping. These characteristics make the switch a good and economical choice for network solutions in small- and medium-size companies. In addition, a web browser interface allows users to configure and manage the device easily and quickly.

To integrate voice, data and video services in one network, the switch implements advanced QoS policies. The administrator can define the priority of the traffic based on a variety of means including port priority or 802.1P and DSCP protocols.

In order to increase the number of possible applications of TL-SG2008 switches, the traffic management functions in the second layer include: support for VLAN 802.1Q, port isolation, port mirroring, STP/RSTP/MSTP, port aggregation, 802.3x Flow Control. Additionally, the switch is equipped with a number of maintenance functions, such as detection of loop back connections, cable diagnostics, and IGMP snooping. The IGMP snooping function allows intelligent management of multicast traffic by making it available only for some subscribers, together with IGMP throttling and IGMP filtering features that effectively block access to the multicast traffic for unauthorized users.

The TL-SG2008 switch is easy to use and manage. It supports both user-friendly, intuitive web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Command Line Interface (CLI). The support for SNMP (v1/2/3) and RMON enables the switch to provide valuable status information and send traps on abnormal events.