Cisco Systems 2960 specifications Starting the Terminal Emulation Software

Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

Starting the Terminal Emulation Software

Figure C-1 Connecting a Switch to a PC

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1 Catalyst 2960 switch 3 RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable

2Power cord

Step 2 Attach the DB-9 female DTE of the adapter cable to a PC serial port, or attach an appropriate adapter to the terminal.

Starting the Terminal Emulation Software

Before you power on the switch, start the terminal emulation session so that you can see the output display from the power-on self-test (POST). The terminal-emulation software—frequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or Procomm Plus—makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.

Step 1 Start the terminal-emulation program and open a session if you are using a PC or terminal.

Step 2 Start a terminal-emulation session.

Step 3 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default characteristics:

•9600 baud

•8 data bits

•1 stop bit

•No parity

•None (flow control)

Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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