Difference Between TP Link SG108E Smart Switch v3 and v2?

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Version 3: http://www.tp-link.com/us/download/TL-SG108E_V3.html

Version 2: http://www.tp-link.com/us/download/TL-SG108E_V2.html

I haven't been able to determine anything other than support for fewer IGMP snooping groups in v3 vs v2 (32 vs 128). I don't believe v2 supports IPv6 and was hoping v3 does, but probably wishful thinking.

If anybody knows, please post!

 

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There can be a few difference, features are usually stated clearer but other differences are in the hardware for example uses another revision of a switch CPU or even design entirely. So if deciding between V2 or V3 of the same model always go for the newer version except if there is a known bug that cant be solved. So if you see a lot of comments stating the same problem and that problem bothers you than dont get it.

Also if a switch supports ipv4 or ipv6 means it would be a layer 3 switch which would have a section for creating ip routes. So a switch to be layer 3 it must support ip routing which for example would allow you to route between 2 subnets using the switch rather than router. So make sure to check this if you are looking for a layer 3 switch. If traffic is on the same subnet than you dont need a layer 3 switch but if you want layer 3 filters than you're looking at fully managed layer 3 switches and they dont come cheap as they are fully configurable very much like non consumer routers.

Edit: I just checked it, its a layer 2 switch. It only has an ip address to configure it so theres no need for it to support ipv6 unless you plan on using snmp in an ipv6 only network.

 

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SEM very helpful thanks. v1 and v2 of this switch were layer 2. Sounds doubtful v3 would be layer 3 without touting this all over the place. All my traffic is on the same subnet. I may employ VLAN later to break it up. The switch is VLAN capable.

 

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vlans are layer 2. It does not have ip routing.