Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Setup Program

Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

Step 4 Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication possible between the switch and your PC or terminal.

Step 5 Configure the COM port.

Step 6 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port characteristics:

9600 baud

8 data bits

1 stop bit

No parity

None (flow control)

Step 7 Connect power to the switch as described in Chapter 2, “Switch Installation.”

Step 8 The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt. Follow the steps in the “Completing the Setup Program” section on page C-7.

Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Drivers

Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver

Step 1 Obtain the file Cisco_usbconsole_driver.zip from Cisco.com, and unzip it.

Note You can download the driver file from the Cisco.com software download site.

Step 2 If using 32-bit Windows XP, double-click the setup.exe file in the Windows_32 folder. If using 64-bit Windows XP, double-click the setup(x64).exe file in the Windows_64 folder.

Step 3 The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins.

Step 4 The Ready to Install the Program window appears. Click Install.

Step 5 The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish.

Step 6 Connect the USB cable to the PC and to the switch console port. The USB-mini console port LED turns green, and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow the instructions to complete the driver installation.

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