Connecting Network Devices - Cisco ESW2 Series Quick Start Manual

Connecting Network Devices

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To connect the switch to the network:
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a computer,
S 1
TEP
printer, network storage, or other network device.
Connect the other end of the network Ethernet cable to one of the
S 2
TEP
numbered switch Ethernet ports.
The Ethernet port light turns green when the connection is active.
Refer to
Switch, page 14
each switch.
Repeat
S 3
TEP
the switch.
Cisco strongly recommends using Cat5 or better cable for Gigabit
N
OTE
connectivity. When you connect your network devices, do not exceed
the maximum cabling distance of 100 meters (328 feet). It can take up to
one minute for attached devices or the LAN to be operational after it is
connected. This is normal behavior.
ESW 550 Series switches have both standard Ethernet and stack
N
OTE
ports. Standard ethernet ports can not be used for stacking. Refer to
Stacking the ESW2 Series Advanced Switch, page 11
details.
Configuring the ESW2 Series Advanced
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Switch
Before You Begin
Verify the managing computer requirements in the product release notes.
The switch can be managed by two different methods: using the web-
based interface, or the Command Line Interface (CLI).
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External Features of the ESW2 Series Advanced
for details about the different ports and LEDs on
Step 1 and Step 2 for each device you want to connect to
Cisco ESW2 Series Advanced Switches
for additional