Troubleshooting - Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Getting Started Manual

Troubleshooting

Step 2 Insert an appropriate cable into the module port. Insert the other cable end into the other device.
Verifying Port Connectivity
After you connect the switch port and another device, the port LED turns amber while the switch establishes
a link. This process takes about 30 seconds, and then the LED turns green. If the LED turns off, the target
device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there might be a problem with the adapter
installed in the target device.
Troubleshooting
If you experience a difficulty, help is available in this section and also on Cisco.com. This section includes
Express Setup troubleshooting information, details about how to reset the password, and where to find additional
information.
Resetting the Switch Password
Follow these steps to reset the password on a Cisco Catalyst 2960-L switch:
Step 1 Unplug the power cable.
Step 2 Press and hold the Mode button for three to four seconds and release it.
The switch power-cycles and displays the
Step 3 Run the dir flash: command.
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prompt.
switch:
Getting Started with the Switch