Cisco Systems WSC3750X24TS specifications Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup

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

Accessing the CLI

Accessing the CLI

For an unconfigured switch, you can access the CLI through Express Setup or through the console port.

Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup

Note Express Setup is supported on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1 or later. If you are installing a new switch, see the Cisco IOS release label on the rear panel of the switch to determine the release.

For switches running releases earlier than Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1, go to the “Taking Out What You Need” section on page D-3.

You can access the CLI on an unconfigured switch by placing the switch in Express Setup mode and then connecting an Ethernet port of the switch to the Ethernet port of your PC or workstation. To put the switch into Express Setup mode, follow the steps described in the Catalyst 3750 Switch Getting Started Guide for powering on the switch and using Express Setup.

After the switch is in Express Setup mode, use Telnet to connect to the switch by using the IP address 10.0.0.1, and enter the setup user EXEC command. See these sections in this chapter to then configure the switch by using the CLI:

•Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page D-7

•Completing the Setup Program, page D-7

After you have entered the configuration information for the switch, save it to flash memory by using the write memory privileged EXEC command.

Note While in Express Setup mode, the IP address 10.0.0.1 remains active on the switch until you enter the write memory command. You lose the Telnet connection after entering the write memory command.

For more information about using the CLI, see the command reference for this release.

Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

You can access the CLI on a configured or unconfigured switch by connecting the console port of the switch to the serial port on your PC or workstation and accessing the switch through a Telnet session.

To access the switch through the console port, follow these steps:

•“Taking Out What You Need” section on page D-3.

•“Connecting to the Console Port” section on page D-5

•“Starting the Terminal Emulation Software” section on page D-6

•“Connecting to a Power Source” section on page D-6

•“Entering the Initial Configuration Information” section on page D-7

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