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Select a port to communicate with the switch. Select COM1 or COM2.
Set the serial port settings, then click OK.
CLI
When the
appears, enter cisco at the
The switchxxxxxx# prompt is displayed. You can now enter CLI commands to
manage the switch. For detailed information on CLI commands, refer to the
appropriate chapter(s) of this reference guide.
Using Telnet over an Ethernet Interface
Telnet provides a method of connecting to the CLI over an IP network.
To establish a telnet session from the command prompt, perform the following
steps:
Click Start, then select All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt to open a
command prompt.
Figure 2 Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
At the prompt, enter telnet 1<IP address of switch>, then press Enter.
Figure 3 Command Prompt
The CLI prompt is displayed.
User Name
prompt and press Enter.
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