Accessing The Cli Through The Console Port; Connecting To The Console Port - Cisco Catalyst 2960 Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting to the Console Port

After you have entered the configuration information for the switch, save it to flash memory by using
the write memory privileged EXEC command.
While in Express Setup mode, the IP address 10.0.0.1 remains active on the switch until you enter the
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write memory command. You lose the Telnet connection after entering the write memory command.
For more information about using the CLI, refer to the command reference for this release.

Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

You can access the CLI on a configured or unconfigured switch by connecting the console port of the
switch to the serial port on your PC or workstation and accessing the switch through a Telnet session.
To access the switch through the console port, follow these steps:
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You need to provide the Category 5 or higher straight-through cables to connect the switch ports to other
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Ethernet devices.
The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default. For configuration information for this feature, see the
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switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference.

Connecting to the Console Port

You can use the console port to perform the initial configuration. To connect the switch console port to
a PC, use the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable.
Follow these steps to connect the PC or terminal to the switch:
Using the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into the console port on the
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rear of a switch, as shown in
Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Connecting to the Console Port, page C-2
Starting the Terminal Emulation Software, page C-3
Connecting to a Power Source, page C-4
Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page C-4
"Verifying Package Contents" section on page 2-6
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Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
for a list of what ships with your switch.
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