Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Switch Getting Started Guide
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Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Switch Getting Started Guide
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Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a software program that you download from
Cisco.com and run on your PC. It offers advanced options for configuring and
monitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks,
routers, and access points. Network Assistant is free—there is no charge to
download, install, or use it.
1. Go to this Web address:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5931/index.html
You must be a registered Cisco.com user, but you need no other access
privileges.
2. Click the Download Software link, and select the version you want to
download.
3. Download the Network Assistant installer, and run it. (You can run it directly
from the Web if your browser offers this choice.)
4. When you run the installer, follow the displayed instructions. In the final
panel, click Finish to complete the Network Assistant installation.
See the Network Assistant online help and the getting started guide for more
information.
Command-Line Interface
You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. Access the
CLI by using one of these options:
• Switch RJ-45 Console Port
• Switch USB Mini-Type B Console Port