Cisco 2960 C User Manual

 
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Catalyst 2960 Switch 
Getting
 Started Guide
Text Part Number: OL-9368-03 

 
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About This Guide
This guide provides instructions on how to use Express Setup to initially 
configure your Catalyst switch. Also covered are switch management options, 
basic rack-mounting procedures, port and module connections, power connection 
procedures, and troubleshooting help.
For additional installation and configuration information for Catalyst 2960 
switches, see the Catalyst 2960 documentation on...

 
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Taking Out What You Need
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Taking Out What You Need
Follow these steps:
1.Unpack and remove the switch and the accessory kit from the shipping box.
2.Return the packing material to the shipping container, and save it for future 
use.
3.Verify that you have received the items shown in the “Shipping Box 
Contents” section. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco 
representative or reseller for...

 
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Shipping Box Contents
Catalyst 2960 switch
Console cable
(optional)Two 19-inch
mounting brackets
Four number-12 Phillips machine screws
Four number-8 Phillips truss-head screws
Six number-8 Phillips flat-head screws
Four rubber mounting feetAC power cord
Connector cover for redundant
power system (RPS)
Two number-4 pan-head screws
Cable guide
One black Phillips machine screw...

 
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Running Express Setup
When you first set up the switch, you should use Express Setup to enter the initial 
IP information. This enables the switch to connect to local routers and the 
Internet. You can then access the switch through the IP address for further 
configuration.
To run Express Setup:
Step 1Verify that no devices are connected to the switch, because during Express Setup, the...

 
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Step 7Connect a straight-through 
Category
 5 Ethernet cable (not 
provided) to any 10/100 or 
10/100/1000 Ethernet port on the 
switch front panel and to the Ethernet 
port on the PC.
Step 8Verify that the LEDs on both Ethernet ports are green.
Step 9Wait 30 seconds.
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Step 10Launch a web browser on your PC. Enter the IP address 10.0.0.1 in the web browser, and press 
Enter.
The Express Setup page appears. If it does not appear, see the “In Case of Difficulty” section 
on page 1-18 for help. Note: all entries must be in English letters and numbers. 

 
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Step 11Enter this information in the Network Settings fields:
 In the Management Interface (VLAN ID) field, the default is 1. Enter a new VLAN ID 
only if you want to change the management interface through which you manage the switch 
and to which you assign IP information. The VLAN ID range is 1 to 1001.
 In the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the switch. In the IP Subnet...

 
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Refreshing the PC IP Address
After you complete Express Setup, you should refresh the PC IP address.
For a dynamically assigned IP address, disconnect the PC from the switch, and 
reconnect it to the network. The network DHCP server will assign a new IP 
address to the PC.
For a statically assigned IP address, change it to the previously configured IP 
address.
Managing the Switch
After...