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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 Cisco.com. For system 
requirements, important notes, limitations, open and resolved bugs, and 
last-minute documentation updates, see the release notes, also on Cisco.com.
When using the online publications, refer to the documents that match the 
Cisco
 IOS software version running on the switch. The software version is on the 
Cisco IOS label on the switch rear panel. 
For translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, see the Regulatory 
Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 2960 Switch guide. 
						

							 
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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 instructions. Some switch models might include 
additional items that are not shown.
Equipment That You Supply to Run Express Setup
You need to supply this equipment to run Express Setup:
 •PC
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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 switch 
acts as a DHCP server. If your PC has a static IP address, before you begin, you should change 
your PC settings to temporarily use DHCP.
Step 2Connect the AC power cord to the switch and to a grounded AC outlet. The power-on self-test 
(POST) begins. During POST, the LEDs blink while a series of tests verify that the switch 
functions properly. LED behavior during POST is unpredictable and might vary. 
Step 3Wait for the switch to complete POST. It might take several minutes for the switch to complete 
POST.
Step 4Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the SYST LED rapidly blinks green. If the 
switch fails POST, the SYST LED turns amber. 
POST errors are usually fatal. Call Cisco Systems immediately if your switch fails POST.
Step 5Press and hold the Mode button for 3 
seconds. When all of the LEDs above 
the Mode button turn green, release 
the Mode button.
If the LEDs above the Mode button 
begin to blink after you press the 
button, release it. Blinking LEDs 
mean that the switch has already been 
configured and cannot go into 
Express Setup mode. For more 
information, see the 
“Resetting the 
Switch” section on page 1-19.
Step 6Verify that the switch is in Express Setup mode by confirming that all LEDs above the Mode 
button are green. (The redundant power system (RPS) and Power over Ethernet (PoE) LEDs 
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Step 7Connect a straight-through 
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Step 8Verify that the LEDs on both Ethernet ports are green.
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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 
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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 Mask field, 
click the drop-down arrow, and select an IP Subnet Mask.
 In the Default Gateway field, enter the IP address for the default gateway (router).
 Enter your password in the Switch Password field. The password can be from 1 to 25 
alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows embedded 
spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. In the Confirm Switch 
Password field, enter your password again.
Step 12(Optional) You can enter the Optional Settings information now or enter it later by using the 
device manager interface:
 In the Host Name field, enter a name for the switch. The host name is limited to 31 
characters; embedded spaces are not allowed.
 In the System Contact field, enter the name of the person responsible for the switch. In the 
System Location field, enter the wiring closet, floor, or building where the switch is 
located.
 In the Te l n e t  A c c e s s field, click Enable if you are going to use Telnet to manage the switch 
by using the command-line interface (CLI). If you enable Telnet access, you must enter a 
Telnet password.
 In the Telnet Password field, enter a password. The Telnet password can be from 1 to 25 
alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow 
spaces at the beginning or end. In the Confirm Telnet Password field, enter the Telnet 
password again.
 In the SNMP field, click Enable to enable Simple Network Management Protocol 
(SNMP). Enable SNMP only if you plan to manage switches by using CiscoWorks2000 or 
another SNMP-based network-management system.
If you enable SNMP, you must enter a community string in the SNMP Read Community 
field, the SNMP Write Community field, or both. SNMP community strings authenticate 
access to MIB objects. Embedded spaces are not allowed in SNMP community strings. 
When you set the SNMP read community, you can access SNMP information, but cannot 
modify it. When you set the SNMP write community, you can access and modify SNMP 
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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 completing Express Setup and installing the switch in your network, use the 
device manager, Cisco Network Assistant, or another of the management options 
described in this section for further configuration. 
Using the Device Manager
The simplest way to manage the switch is by using the device manager that is in 
the switch memory. This is an easy-to-use web interface that offers quick 
configuration and monitoring. You can access the device manager from anywhere 
in your network through a web browser.
Step 13Click Submit to save your settings, or click Cancel to clear your settings.
When you click Submit, the switch is configured and exits Express Setup mode. The PC 
displays a warning message and then attempts to connect with the new switch IP address. If you 
configured the switch with an IP address that is in a different subnet from the PC, connectivity 
between the PC and the switch is lost.
Step 14Disconnect the switch from the PC, and install the switch in your network. See the “Managing 
the Switch” section on page 1-8 for information about configuring and managing the switch.
If you need to rerun Express Setup, see the “Resetting the Switch” section on page 1-19.