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Connecting the USB Console Port

DETAILED STEPS

Step 1

If you are connecting the switch USB console port to a Windows-based PC for the first time, install the USB driver. See

Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver, on page

Figure 52: Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Switch

USB console port (5-pin mini-Type B)

USB Type A to 5-pin mini-Type B cable

Step 2

Connect a USB cable to the PC USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the switch mini-B (5-pin-connector)

USB console port.

Step 3

Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application such as

HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.

Step 4

Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default characteristics:

• 9600 baud

Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX Switch Hardware Installation Guide

Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

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USB Type A connection on the laptop

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