Installation and Initial Setup
The serial port on the front panel uses Cisco* cable kit (Order Number:
A terminal (such as a
The serial port is set at the factory for the following configuration:
• | Baud rate: | 9600 |
• | Data width: | 8 bits |
• | Parity: | None |
• | Stop bits: | 1 |
•Flow Control: None
Make sure the terminal or computer you are using to make this connection is configured to match these settings.
If you are having problems making this connection on a computer, make sure the emulation is set to
To log in to the switch the first time
The usernames and passwords used to access the switch are case sensitive; therefore, “S” is not the same as “s.”
When you first connect to the switch, you will be presented with a login screen.
1.Use the Arrow keys or the Tab key to move to the Username field. Leave the field blank and press Enter. There is no initial username.
2.Move to the Password field. Leave the field blank and press Enter. There is no initial password. The Main Menu appears.
The first created user automatically gets administrator privileges. One of your first configuration tasks should be to create at least one
Press CTRL+R to refresh the screen. This command can be used at any time to force the console program in the switch to refresh the console screen.
Setting the IP Address
You use the Basic Network Setup menu to set the
To configure the IP address
1. From the Main Menu, select Basic Network Setup and press Enter.
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