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Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Entering the Initial Configuration Information
Note For Catalyst 3750-E switches, if you have stacked your switches, connect to the 10/100 Ethernet
management port or console port of one of the switches in the stack. The initial configuration for the
entire stack can be performed on any switch in the stack.
Connecting to the Console Port
You can use the console port on the switch rear panel to perform the initial configuration as an
alternative to using Express Setup.
Follow these steps:
1. Using the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into the console port on
the switch rear panel (Figure 1-7) and to the PC or terminal port.
1. Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or terminal. The terminal-emulation software,
frequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between
the switch and your PC or terminal possible.
2. Start a terminal-emulation session.
3. Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port
default characteristics:
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9600 baud
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8 data bits
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1 stop bit
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No parity
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None (flow control)
4. Power on the switch as described in the switch getting started guide and in the “Installing an
AC-Power Supply” section on page 3-3.
5. The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt.
Follow the steps described in the “Entering the Initial Configuration Information” section on
page C-2.
Entering the Initial Configuration Information
To set up the switch, you need to complete the setup program, which runs automatically after the switch
is powered on. You must assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary for the
switch to communicate with the local routers and the Internet. This information is also required if you
plan to use the device manager or Cisco Network Assistant to configure and manage the switch.
IP Settings
You will need this information from your network administrator before you complete the setup program:
• Switch IP address
• Subnet mask (IP netmask)