Entering the initial configuration information, Ip settings – Cisco 2940 User Manual

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Catalyst 2940 Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

Entering the Initial Configuration Information

Step 3

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

9600 baud

8 data bits

1 stop bit

No parity

None (flow control)

Step 4

Press the Enter key. This prompt appears:

Switch>

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 up. 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 the Network Assistant to configure and manage the switch.

IP Settings

You will need this 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

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