{"product_id":"tp-link-tl-sg116e-16-port-gigabit-easy-smart-switch","title":"TP-Link TL-SG116E 16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTP-Link TL-SG116E – 16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link TL-SG116E bridges the gap between a basic unmanaged switch and a full managed switch. Sixteen Gigabit ports, a fanless silent design, and a metal enclosure make it a solid foundation for small business, surveillance, and home lab networks — while web-based management and a downloadable utility unlock L2 features including VLANs, QoS, IGMP snooping, port mirroring, and loop prevention, without the complexity or cost of a fully managed switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 × Gigabit RJ45 Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full 10\/100\/1000Mbps auto-negotiation on all ports with Auto MDI\/MDIX — no crossover cables required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Smart Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Web UI and downloadable utility provide access to L2 features without requiring CLI or complex managed switch configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVLAN Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 32 active VLANs simultaneously (from a 4K VLAN ID pool) via MTU, Port-based, or 802.1Q Tag VLAN for network segmentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQoS — 4 Priority Queues:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port-based, 802.1p, and DSCP priority with rate limiting and storm control for traffic management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIGMP Snooping V1\/V2\/V3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimises multicast traffic — essential for IP camera streams and IPTV deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic Link Aggregation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bond multiple ports for increased bandwidth between switches or servers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePort Mirroring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mirror traffic from one port to another for network monitoring and troubleshooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoop Prevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically detects and prevents network loops without requiring STP configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in tool to test and diagnose Ethernet cable faults from the management interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFanless Silent Operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e No moving parts — completely silent, suitable for offices, reception areas, and noise-sensitive environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Metal Casing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional-grade metal enclosure for long-term reliability in commercial installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically adjusts power consumption based on cable length and link status to reduce energy use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmall business networks requiring VLAN segmentation between staff, guest, and IoT\/camera traffic without a full managed switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP camera and NVR installations where IGMP snooping optimises multicast video streams across the network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHome lab and prosumer environments needing L2 features at an accessible price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilent office or reception deployments where fan noise is unacceptable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesktop or wall-mounted installations requiring a compact, metal-cased 16-port switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNetwork upgrades from basic unmanaged switches where VLAN and QoS control is now required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTL-SG116E\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16 × 10\/100\/1000Mbps RJ45 (Auto MDI\/MDIX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3i, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.1q, 802.1p\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e32Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePacket Forwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e23.81Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMAC Address Table\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePacket Buffer Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.1Mb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJumbo Frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 32 active VLANs (4K VLAN IDs); MTU \/ Port \/ 802.1Q Tag VLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQoS\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePort-based \/ 802.1p \/ DSCP; 4 priority queues; rate limiting; storm control\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIGMP Snooping\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eV1 \/ V2 \/ V3\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLink Aggregation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStatic (up to 4 groups, 4 ports per group)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePort Mirroring\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLoop Prevention\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCable Diagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTransmission Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStore-and-Forward\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeb UI \u0026amp; downloadable utility\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFan\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFanless (silent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExternal adapter (9VDC \/ 0.6A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Consumption (Max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9.27W @ 220V\/50Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDesktop \/ Wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e286 × 111.7 × 25.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTL-SG116E\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBarcode (EAN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1210002617000\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the TL-SG116E and a standard unmanaged switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a basic unmanaged switch, the TL-SG116E provides web-based management and a downloadable utility that unlock L2 features including VLANs, QoS, IGMP snooping, port mirroring, loop prevention, and cable diagnostics. It offers meaningful network control without the cost or complexity of a fully managed switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the TL-SG116E support PoE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The TL-SG116E does not support Power over Ethernet. If you need PoE for IP cameras, access points, or VoIP phones, consider the TP-Link TL-SG116P, which provides PoE+ on all 16 ports with a 120W budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many VLANs can I configure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TL-SG116E supports up to 32 active VLANs simultaneously, drawn from a pool of 4096 VLAN IDs. VLANs can be configured as MTU, Port-based, or 802.1Q Tag VLANs via the web interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it completely silent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The TL-SG116E is fanless with no moving parts, making it completely silent in operation. It’s well-suited for offices, reception areas, classrooms, and any environment where fan noise is undesirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be wall-mounted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The TL-SG116E supports both desktop and wall-mounting. Wall-mount hardware is included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs IGMP snooping useful for IP camera networks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. IGMP snooping prevents multicast video streams from being flooded to all ports on the switch, directing camera streams only to the ports that have requested them. This reduces unnecessary traffic and improves overall network performance in surveillance deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does the TL-SG116E carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TL-SG116E is backed by a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TP-Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43198331027685,"sku":"TL-SG116E","price":94.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/tp-link-tl-sg116e-16-port-gigabit-easy-smart-switch.webp?v=1779678292","url":"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/products\/tp-link-tl-sg116e-16-port-gigabit-easy-smart-switch","provider":"CCTV Guru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}