Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

Connecting the RJ-45 Console Port or USB Console Port

Step 1 If you are connecting the switch USB console port to a Windows-based PC for the first time, install the USB driver according to these instructions. See Figure C-1.

“Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver” section on page C-3

“Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver” section on page C-4

“Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver” section on page C-4

Note If you do not want to use the switch USB console port, you can use an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to connect the switch RJ-45 console port to a PC or terminal port.

Figure C-1 Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Catalyst 2960-S Switch

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Step 2 Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.

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2960S, WSC2960S24TSSRF, 2960S-24TS-S, 2960 specifications

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