Appendix B Initial Configuration for the Switch
Entering the Initial Configuration Information
POST lasts approximately 1 minute. After POST is complete, the system and status LEDs remain green (see the “Front Panel LEDs” section on page
If the switch fails POST, the system LED turns amber.
Note POST failures are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems if your switch does not pass POST.
If you started the
Entering the Initial Configuration Information
To set up the switch, you need to assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary for the switch to communicate with the local routers and the Internet. The minimal configuration provided here does not cover most of the features, it simply allows you to preform other configuration tasks using a telnet connection from your management network. To configure other features and interfaces, please refer to the Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide.
IP Settings
Obtain this information from your network administrator:
•Switch IP address
•Subnet mask (IP netmask)
•Default gateway (router)
•Enable secret password
•Enable password
•Telnet password
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