A P P E N D I X C Configuring The Switch With The Cli-Based Setup Program; Connecting The Rj-45 Console Port Or Usb Console Port - Cisco 2960-S Hardware Installation Manual

Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

Connecting the RJ-45 Console Port or USB Console Port

If you are connecting the switch USB console port to a Windows-based PC for the first time, install the
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USB driver according to these instructions. See
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If you do not want to use the switch USB console port, you can use an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to
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connect the switch RJ-45 console port to a PC or terminal port.
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Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC
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application such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and
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Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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"Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver" section on page C-3
"Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver" section on page C-4
"Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver" section on page C-4
Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Catalyst 2960-S Switch
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