Switch Configuration with the CLI Setup Program
Step 4
Configure the COM port.
Step 5
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• None (flow control)
Step 6
Connect power to the switch as described in
The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence.
Step 7
Press Enter to display the setup prompt.
Step 8
Complete the setup by following the steps in
Entering the Initial Configuration Information
To set up the switch, you need to complete the setup program, which runs automatically after the switch is
powered on. You must assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary for the switch to
communicate with the local routers and the Internet. This information is also required if you plan to use Web
UI to configure and manage the switch.
IP Settings
Make sure to get the following information from your network administrator before you complete the setup
program:
• Switch IP address
• Subnet mask (IP netmask)
• Default gateway (router)
• Enable secret password
• Enable password
• Telnet password
Complete the Setup Program
Complete the following steps to complete the setup program and to create an initial configuration for the
switch:
Step 1
Enter Yes at these two prompts as shown in the following example:
Wire the Power Source, on page
Complete the Setup Program, on page
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Entering the Initial Configuration Information
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