Chapter1 Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Entering the Initial Configuration Infor mation
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Warning
If you connect or disconnect the console cable with power applied to the
switch or any device on the network, an electrical arc can occur. This could
cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is
removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
To verify switch operation, perform POST on the switch in a nonhazardous
location before installation.
Statement 1065
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:
Step1 Start the terminal-emulation program if you are using a PC or terminal.
Step2 Configure the baud rate and data 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)
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 Network Assistant to configure and manage the switch.