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Chapter9 Configuring Switches with Web-Based Tools
Configuring and Using the Network Assistant
If you plan to use clustering, enter the cluster run global configuration comm and on each device and
enter the ip address interface configuration command on the cluster commander:
Launching the Network Assistant
After installing Network Assistant, you will see its icon on your desktop. You will also see a Network
Assistant entry under Start > Programs and a Network Assistant executable file in the installation
directory. When you select any of these items, two windows will appear: the Network Assistant window,
in disconnect mode, and the Connect window.
Step3 Switch(config-if)# ip address
ip_address
address_mask
(Optional) Assigns an IP address to the Catalyst 4500 series
Note This step is mandatory if the switch is part of
community or is a cluster command switch. This step
is optional if the switch is a cluster member
candidate.
Step4 Switch(config-if)# end Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
Step5 Switch# show running-config Verifies the configuration.
Command Purpose
Command Purpose
Step1 Switch# configuration terminal Enters global configuration mode.
Step2 Switch(config)# cluster run Enables clustering.
Note Enable clustering on all switches that are part of the
potential cluster.
Step3 Switch(config)# cluster enable Names the cluster.
Step4 Switch(config)# interface {vlan
vlan_ID
|
{fastethernet | gigabitethernet}
slot/interface
| Port-channel
number
}
Selects an interface.
Step5 Switch(config-if)# ip address
ip_address
address_mask
(Optional) Assigns an IP address to the Catalyst 4500 series
switch cluster master.
Note This step is mandatory if the switch is part of a
community or is a cluster command switch. This step
is optional if the switch is a cluster member
candidate.
Step6 Switch(config-if)# end Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
Step7 Switch# show running-config Verifies the configuration.