C H A P T E R 3

Assigning the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway

This chapter describes how to create the initial switch configuration (for example, assigning the IP address and default gateway information) by using a variety of automatic and manual methods. It also describes how to modify the switch startup configuration. Unless otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a Catalyst 3750-E or 3560-E standalone switch and to a Catalyst 3750-E switch stack.

Note For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the command reference for this release and the Cisco IOS IP Command Reference, Volume 1 of 3: Addressing and Services, Release 12.2.

This chapter consists of these sections:

Understanding the Boot Process, page 3-1

Assigning Switch Information, page 3-2

Checking and Saving the Running Configuration, page 3-11

Modifying the Startup Configuration, page 3-12

Scheduling a Reload of the Software Image, page 3-17

Note Information in this chapter about configuring IP addresses and DHCP is specific to IP Version 4 (IPv4). If you plan to enable IP Version 6 (IPv6) forwarding on your switch, see Chapter 39, “Configuring IPv6 Unicast Routing” for information specific to IPv6 address format and configuration. To enable IPv6, the stack or switch must be running the advanced IP services feature set.

Understanding the Boot Process

To start your switch, you need to follow the procedures in the hardware installation guide for installing and powering on the switch and setting up the initial switch configuration (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, secret and Telnet passwords, and so forth).

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Cisco Systems 3750E manual Assigning the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway, Understanding the Boot Process