TP-Link TL-SG116E 16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Managed Network Switch

The TP-Link TL-SG116E is a 16-port 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Easy Smart managed network switch designed for small business and home office network segmentation, VLAN configuration, and QoS. Providing web-based management with basic managed switch features at an unmanaged switch price point, it delivers a cost-effective entry into managed network switching for SMB environments requiring VLAN isolation and traffic prioritization.

Key Features

• 16x Gigabit RJ-45 ports for full-speed 1GbE network connectivity
• Easy Smart management — web GUI for VLAN, QoS, and IGMP snooping
• 802.1Q VLAN for network segmentation and isolation
• QoS (802.1p/DSCP) for voice and video traffic prioritization
• IGMP snooping for multicast traffic optimization
• Fanless, silent operation for office environments

Product Specifications

• Part Number: TL-SG116E
• Manufacturer: TP-Link
• Model: TL-SG116E
• Ports: 16x 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Management: Easy Smart (web GUI)
• Form Factor: Desktop / rack-mountable
• Fanless: Yes

Switch & Port Specifications

• Ports: 16x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45
• Switching Capacity: 32 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 23.8 Mpps
• MAC Table: 8K entries
• Jumbo Frame: Up to 9KB
• Fanless: Yes (silent operation)

Network & Protocol Specifications

• VLAN: 802.1Q (up to 32 VLANs)
• QoS: 802.1p / DSCP (4 queues per port)
• IGMP Snooping: v1/v2
• Management: Web GUI (Easy Smart)
• Link Aggregation: Static LAG (up to 4 groups)

Use Cases

• Small business network segmentation with 802.1Q VLAN isolation
• Home office Gigabit switch upgrade with basic management features
• VoIP and video traffic QoS prioritization in SMB environments
• Cost-effective managed switching for SOHO and small office networks

Compatibility

• Compatible with any 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet device
• Web GUI management from any browser — no dedicated software required
• Desktop or wall/rack-mountable with included brackets
• IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet for reduced power consumption

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the TL-SG116E a fully managed switch?

No — the TL-SG116E is an Easy Smart" switch providing web-based management for VLAN QoS IGMP snooping and LAG but lacks advanced Layer 3 routing CLI or SNMP management of fully managed switches.

Does the TL-SG116E support PoE?

No — the TL-SG116E does not support PoE. For PoE consider the TL-SG1016PE or other TP-Link PoE switch models.

How many VLANs does the TL-SG116E support?

The TL-SG116E supports up to 32 802.1Q VLANs for network segmentation across its 16 ports.

The TP-Link TL-SG116E delivers 16-port Gigabit Easy Smart switching with 802.1Q VLAN QoS and IGMP snooping — an affordable web-managed switch for small business and home office network segmentation. Order today and upgrade your network with TP-Link Gigabit smart switching at an unmanaged switch price.