Entering The Initial Configuration Information; Ip Settings - Cisco WS-C2940-8TT-S Hardware Installation Manual

Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default
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Press the Enter key. This prompt appears:
Step 4
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:
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OL-6157-01
9600 baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
None (flow control)
Switch IP address
Subnet mask (IP netmask)
Default gateway (router)
Enable secret password
Enable password
Telnet password

Entering the Initial Configuration Information

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