About this product
The TP-Link TL-RP108GE is an 8-port Gigabit Managed Reverse PoE Switch with 7 passive PoE-in ports, 1 passive PoE-out port and a 5 V/12 V DC output. It provides Gigabit Ethernet switching, VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping and other management features for flexible PoE networking and simplified device installations. Buy the TP-Link TL-RP108GE online today for a practical reverse PoE networking solution.
Overview Summary
TP-Link TL-RP108GE 8-Port Gigabit Managed Reverse PoE Switch
The TL-RP108GE is designed for network installations where power can be received through Ethernet connections and redistributed to compatible devices. It provides 7 passive PoE-in RJ45 ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps and 1 passive PoE-out RJ45 port. The PoE input voltage supports 24 V or 48 V, with mixed input voltages not supported.
The switch also provides a dedicated 5 V/12 V DC output for compatible equipment such as ONTs. Management features include VLAN support, QoS, IGMP Snooping, static link aggregation, port mirroring, cable diagnostics, loop prevention, rate limiting and storm control. With a 16 Gbps switching capacity and 4K MAC address table, it is suited to compact managed networking and reverse PoE deployments.
Performance tier: Managed Gigabit networking
Uses: reverse PoE networking, CPE connectivity, ONT power, network switching, VLAN management, PoE device installations
Description
The TP-Link TL-RP108GE is an 8-port Gigabit Managed Reverse PoE Switch designed to simplify network installations where power is supplied to the switch through passive PoE connections. Seven RJ45 ports provide passive PoE input at 10/100/1000 Mbps, while the eighth RJ45 port provides passive PoE output. The PoE input supports 24 V or 48 V operation, but the two voltage levels cannot be mixed.
The reverse PoE design allows the switch to receive power from PoE injectors connected to user outlets and then provide network connectivity and passive PoE output to compatible equipment. Port 8 can supply power to compatible CPE and similar devices, with the output voltage dependent on the PoE input voltage.
A dedicated DC output provides selectable 5 V or 12 V power for compatible equipment such as ONTs. Combining Ethernet switching, reverse PoE and DC output capabilities in one compact unit can help reduce cabling and simplify installations where suitable PoE infrastructure is already available.
For network management, the TL-RP108GE supports VLAN configuration, port-based, 802.1p and DSCP priority, four priority queues, rate limiting and storm control. Additional Layer 2 features include IGMP Snooping V1/V2/V3, static link aggregation, port mirroring, cable diagnostics and loop prevention.
The switch has a 16 Gbps switching capacity, an 11.9 Mpps packet forwarding rate, a 4K MAC address table and support for 16 KB jumbo frames. Its fanless design and metal housing make it suitable for compact desktop or wall-mounted networking installations.
Features
The TL-RP108GE combines Gigabit Ethernet switching with passive reverse PoE functionality to support flexible network deployments and reduce installation complexity.
- 8-port Gigabit managed reverse PoE switch
- 7 x passive PoE-in RJ45 ports
- 1 x passive PoE-out RJ45 port
- 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation on PoE ports
- 24 V or 48 V passive PoE input support
- 24 V and 48 V input voltages cannot be mixed
- 5 V/12 V selectable DC output
- 16 Gbps switching capacity
- 11.9 Mpps packet forwarding rate
- 4K MAC address table
- 16 KB jumbo frame support
- VLAN support for up to 32 VLANs simultaneously
- MTU VLAN, Port VLAN and Tag VLAN support
- Port-based, 802.1p and DSCP priority
- 4 priority queues
- Rate limiting and storm control
- IGMP Snooping V1/V2/V3
- Static link aggregation
- Port mirroring
- Cable diagnostics
- Loop prevention
- Store-and-forward transmission
- Fanless design
- Desktop and wall mounting support
- Durable metal housing
- Power and Link/Act LED indicators
What This Product Does
The Passive PoE switch TL-RP108GE has seven gigabit PoE input ports that allow it to receive power from user outlets via PoE injectors. Equipped with one PoE output port, the switch can supply power to CPEs and similar devices via Port 8. The DC output port supports both 5 V and 12 V optional output voltage and can be used to power devices like ONTs. With data switching and PoE integrated into a single unit, TL-RP108GE saves space, minimizes cabling, and eliminates the need for dedicated electrical outlets-lowering deployment costs and simplifying installation for PoE-capable devices.
What's in the Box
- TP-Link TL-RP108GE switch
- Power cord
- Installation guide
- Rubber feet
Specifications
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Specifications |
| Product Code | NET-TL-RP108GE |
| HARDWARE FEATURES |
| Standards and Protocols | CSMA/CD |
| Interface | 7 Passive PoE-in RJ45 Ports: |
| 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation |
| Voltage: 24/48 V (mixture is not supported) |
| Power pin of Ethernet cable: 4/5+ 7/8- |
| 1 Passive PoE-out RJ45 Port: |
| 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation |
| Voltage: depending on the input voltage of PoE-in ports |
| Power pin of Ethernet cable: 4/5+ 7/8- |
| 1 DC Output Port: |
| Voltage: 5/12 V |
| Network Media | 10Base-T: |
| UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100 m) |
| EIA/TIA-568 100 Ω STP (maximum 100 m) |
| 100Base-TX: |
| UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100 m) |
| EIA/TIA-568 100 Ω STP (maximum 100 m) |
| 1000Base-T: |
| UTP category 5e cable (maximum 100 m) |
| EIA/TIA-568 100 Ω STP (maximum 100 m) |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 11.9 Mbps |
| Mac Address Table | 4 K |
| Jumbo Frame | 16 KB |
| Switching Capacity | 16 Gbps |
| IEEE Standards | IEEE802.3ab, IEEE802.3i, IEEE802.3p |
| IEEE802.3q, IEEE802.3x, IEEE802.3u |
| Data Rates | Ethernet: 10 Mbps (Half Duplex), 20 Mbps (Full Duplex) |
| Fast Ethernet: 100 Mbps (Half Duplex), 200 Mbps (Full Duplex) |
| Gigabit Ethernet: 2000 Mbps (Full Duplex) |
| LED Indicator | Power, Link/Act LED |
| Dimensions ( W x D x H ) | 6.2 x 3.9 x 1.0 in (158 x 99.1 x 25 mm) |
| Max Power Consumption | 3.98 W (with no PD connected) |
| 18.01 W (24 V with PD connected) |
| 32.74 W (48 V with PD connected) |
| Max Heat Dissipation | 13.57 BTU/h (with no PD connected) |
| 61.41 BTU/h (24 V with PD connected) |
| 111.64 BTU/h (48 V with PD connected) |
| SOFTWARE FEATURES |
| Quality of Service | Support Port-based/802.1p/DSCP priority |
| Support 4 priority queues |
| Rate Limit |
| Storm Control |
| L2 Features | IGMP Snooping V1/V2/V3 |
| Static Link Aggregation |
| Port Mirroring |
| Cable Diagnostics |
| Loop Prevention |
| VLAN | Supports up to 32 VLANs simultaneously (out of 4K VLAN IDs) |
| MTU/Port/Tag VLAN |
| Transmission Method | Store-And-Forward |
| OTHERS |
| Certification | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Package Contents | TL-RP108GE |
| Power Cord |
| Installation Guide |
| Rubber Feet |
| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux. |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 0degreesC~40degreesC (32degreesF~104degreesF) |
| Storage Temperature: -40degreesC~70degreesC (-40degreesF~158degreesF) |
| Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing |
FAQ
What is the TP-Link TL-RP108GE used for?
The TL-RP108GE is used for Gigabit Ethernet switching and reverse PoE network installations where the switch receives power through passive PoE input connections and can provide passive PoE output to compatible equipment.
How many PoE input ports does the TL-RP108GE have?
The TL-RP108GE has 7 passive PoE-in RJ45 ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation.
Does the TL-RP108GE have a PoE output port?
Yes. Port 8 is a passive PoE-out RJ45 port supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps. Its output voltage depends on the voltage supplied to the PoE-in ports.
What PoE input voltages does the TL-RP108GE support?
The TL-RP108GE supports 24 V or 48 V passive PoE input. The two input voltage levels cannot be mixed on the switch.
Does the TL-RP108GE provide a DC output?
Yes. The switch includes a dedicated DC output with selectable 5 V or 12 V output voltage for compatible equipment.
Can the TL-RP108GE power an ONT?
The dedicated 5 V/12 V DC output can be used to power compatible equipment such as ONTs when the equipment matches the supported output voltage.
Does the TL-RP108GE support VLAN?
Yes. The TL-RP108GE supports MTU VLAN, Port VLAN and Tag VLAN and can support up to 32 VLANs simultaneously from 4K VLAN IDs.
Does the TL-RP108GE support QoS?
Yes. QoS features include port-based, 802.1p and DSCP priority, four priority queues, rate limiting and storm control.
What is the switching capacity of the TL-RP108GE?
The TL-RP108GE has a 16 Gbps switching capacity and an 11.9 Mpps packet forwarding rate.
Can the TL-RP108GE be wall mounted?
Yes. The TL-RP108GE supports desktop and wall mounting.
Is the TL-RP108GE fanless?
Yes. The TL-RP108GE uses a fanless design.
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