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