Cisco Systems 2940 manual Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

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Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based

Setup Program

This appendix provides a command-line interface (CLI)-based setup procedure for a standalone switch. This chapter contains these sections:

•Methods for Accessing the CLI, page C-1

•Taking Out What You Need, page C-2

•Connecting to a Power Source, page C-3

•Connecting to the Console Port, page C-3

•Connecting to a Power Source, page C-3

•Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page C-5

•Completing the Setup Program, page C-6

•Where to Go Next, page C-8

Methods for Accessing the CLI

You can access the CLI by these methods:

•Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup (Unconfigured Switch Only), page C-1

•Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port, page C-2

Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup (Unconfigured Switch Only)

You can access the CLI on an unconfigured switch by placing the switch in Express Setup mode and then connecting an Ethernet port of the switch to the Ethernet port of your PC or workstation. To put the switch into Express Setup mode, follow the steps described in the getting started guide.

After the switch is in Express Setup mode, telnet to the switch by using the IP address 10.0.0.1, and enter the setup user EXEC command. See these sections in this chapter to then configure the switch by using the CLI:

•Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page C-5

•Completing the Setup Program, page C-6

Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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