Operation Manual
Table Of Contents
- Package Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Guide
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Login to the Switch
- Chapter 4 System
- Chapter 5 Switching
- Chapter 6 VLAN
- Chapter 7 Spanning Tree
- Chapter 8 Ethernet OAM
- Chapter 9 DHCP
- Chapter 10 Multicast
- Chapter 11 QoS
- Chapter 12 ACL
- Chapter 13 Network Security
- Chapter 14 SNMP
- Chapter 15 LLDP
- Chapter 16 Cluster
- Chapter 17 Maintenance
- Chapter 18 System Maintenance via FTP
- Appendix A: Glossary

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Chapter 1 About This Guide
This User Guide contains information for setup and management of T2500-28TC switch.
Please read this guide carefully before operation.
1.1 Intended Readers
This Guide is intended for network managers familiar with IT concepts and network
terminologies.
1.2 Conventions
When using this guide, please notice that features of the switch may vary slightly depending on
the model and software version you have, and on your location, language, and Internet service
provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are
used for demonstration only.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been
made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all
statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute the
warranty of any kind, express or implied. Users must take full responsibility for their application
of any products.
In this Guide the following conventions are used:
The switch or T2500-28TC mentioned in this Guide stands for T2500-28TC 24-Port
10/100Mbps + 4-Port Gigabit JetStream L2 Managed Switch without any explanation.
Menu Name→Submenu Name→Tab page indicates the menu structure. System→System
Info→System Summary means the System Summary page under the System Info menu
option that is located under the System menu.
Bold font indicates a button, a toolbar icon, menu or menu item.
Symbols in this Guide:
Symbol
Description
Note:
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
device.
Tips:
This format indicates important information that helps you make better use
of your device.
More Info:
The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at
http://www.tp-link.com/support.