Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup
When you first set up the switch, you should use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. This process enables the switch to connect to local routers and the Internet. You can then access the switch through the IP address for additional configuration.
Required Equipment
You need this equipment to set up the switch:
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Computer with Windows 2000/Vista/2003/XP/Window7/Mac.
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A Web browser (IE, Firefox) with JavaScript enabled.
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A straight-through or crossover Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the switch port.
Note
Do not use the RS232 serial console port for express setup.
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A small paper clip to reach to button.
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Before running Express Setup, disable any pop-up blockers or proxy settings on your browser and any wireless client running on your computer. |
Express Setup Procedure
To run Express Setup:
Procedure
Step 1 |
Make sure that nothing is connected to the switch. |
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Step 2 |
Ensure the switch is in default factory mode. Skip to next step if freshly out of the box If not freshly out of the package, use a paper clip to reset the switch for at least 15 seconds until the SYS LED light turns red; then release the paper clip. Switch will automatically reboot once the SYS led goes red. |
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Step 3 |
Ensure no data port is connected to the switch.
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Step 4 |
Web Browser: disable pop-up blockers and proxy settings. |
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Step 5 |
Connect power to the switch. See the wiring instructions in Grounding the Switch and Wiring the Power Source. |
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Step 6 |
Power on or reset the switch. Use LEDs to monitor boot progress:
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Step 7 |
Insert paper clip into express setup button for 1-2 seconds. When released, port Gig1/1 LED starts flashing green. |
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Step 8 |
Connect computer to port Gig1/1. LED continues to blink. |
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Step 9 |
After computer has IP address (192.168.1.1), point browser to http://192.168.1.254. |
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Step 10 |
Leave the username blank and enter the default password, cisco.
Troubleshooting: If the Express Setup window does not appear, make sure that any pop-up blockers or proxy settings on your browser are disabled and that any wireless client is disabled on your computer.
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Step 11 |
Enter all entries in English letters and Arabic numbers. In the Network Settings (Required for Static IP):
You can later use the IP address to access the switch through Device Manager.
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Step 12 |
Enter the Control Industrial Protocol (CIP) VLAN settings (optional):
For more information about the CIP VLAN settings, click Help on the tool-bar. |
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Optional Settings: You can enter the optional information now, or enter it later by using Device Manager. For more information about the Express Setup fields, see the on-line help for the Express Setup window. Click Submit to save your changes and to complete the initial setup. For more information about the optional settings, click Help on the tool-bar. After you click Submit, these events occur:
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Step 14 |
Turn off DC power at the source, disconnect all cables to the switch, and install the switch in your network. See Management Options for information about configuring and managing the switch. |
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Step 15 |
If you changed the static IP address on your computer in Step 1, change it to the previously configured static IP address.
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You can now manage the switch by using the Device Manager. See Management Options for information about configuring and managing the switch. You can display Device Manager by following these steps:
Troubleshooting: If the Device Manager page does not appear:
When the LED on the switch port connected to the computer is green, reenter the switch IP address in a web browser to display the Device Manager. When Device Manager appears, you can continue with the switch configuration. |