Cisco Systems 3550 manual Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software

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

Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

Figure D-1 Connecting a Switch Console Port to a PC

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DC 1

100-240V~ 5-3A 50/60Hz

CONSOLE

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1 Catalyst 3550 switch 3 RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable

2Power cord

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

ProcommPlus—makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.

Follow these steps to start a terminal-emulation session:

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

Step 2 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)

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