Cisco Systems CATALYST 2950 manual Downloading Cisco Network Assistant, Command-Line Interface

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Downloading Cisco Network Assistant

Cisco Network Assistant is a free software program that you download from Cisco.com and run on your PC. Network Assistant offers advanced options for configuring and monitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks, routers, and access points.

Follow these steps:

1.From the device manager page, select Network Assistant.

2.Follow the instructions to download the program to your PC.

3.Use the Network Assistant to configure and monitor multiple switches and devices. Refer to the Network Assistant online help and the getting started guide for more information.

Command-Line Interface

You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. Access the CLI either by connecting your PC directly to the switch console port or through a Telnet session from a remote PC or workstation.

Follow these steps:

1.Connect the supplied RJ-45-to DB-9 adapter cable to the standard 9-pin serial port on the PC. Connect the other end of the cable to the console port on the switch.

2.Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.

3.Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

4.Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch. Refer to the software configuration guide and the command reference for more information.

Other Management Options

You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) and HP OpenView to configure and manage the switch. You also can manage it from an SNMP-compatible workstation that is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager.

The Cisco IE2100 Series Configuration Registrar is a network management device that works with embedded CNS agents in the switch software. You can use IE2100 to automate initial configurations and configuration updates on the switch.

See the “Accessing Help Online” section on page 20 for a list of supporting documentation.

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Contents Catalyst 2950 Switch Getting Started Guide Taking Out What You Need Equipment That You Supply to Run Express SetupAbout this Guide Shipping Box Contents Running Express Setup DHCP-enabled PC Page Refreshing the PC IP Address Managing the SwitchUsing the Device Manager Other Management Options Command-Line InterfaceDownloading Cisco Network Assistant Before You Begin Rack-MountingEquipment That You Supply Installation Warning Statements Connector cover on the back of the switch. Statement Attaching the Brackets Front-mounting positionRack-Mount the Switch Connect to the Switch Ports Connect to 10/100 and 10/100/1000 PortsInstall SFP and Gbic Modules and Connect to the Ports Connecting to DC Power Ground the SwitchWiring the DC Input Power Source Return Feed a Negative Negative Feed B Troubleshooting Express Setup Case of DifficultyResetting the Switch Accessing Help OnlineObtaining Documentation For More InformationDocumentation Feedback Cisco.comOrdering Documentation Cisco Technical Support Website Submitting a Service RequestObtaining Technical Assistance Definitions of Service Request Severity Obtaining Additional Publications and InformationCisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty Terms Duration of Hardware Warranty Page USA