Accessing The Cli Through A Console Connection Or Through Telnet - Cisco Catalyst 2960 Software Configuration Manual

Accessing the CLI

Accessing the CLI through a Console Connection or through Telnet

Before you can access the CLI, you must connect a terminal or PC to the switch console port and power
on the switch, as described in the getting started guide that shipped with your switch. Then, to understand
the boot process and the options available for assigning IP information, see
Switch IP Address and Default Gateway."
If your switch is already configured, you can access the CLI through a local console connection or
through a remote Telnet session, but your switch must first be configured for this type of access. For
more information, see the
You can use one of these methods to establish a connection with the switch:
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After you connect through the console port, through a Telnet session or through an SSH session, the
user EXEC prompt appears on the management station.
Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Switches Software Configuration Guide, Release 15.0(1)SE
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"Setting a Telnet Password for a Terminal Line" section on page
Connect the switch console port to a management station or dial-up modem. For information about
connecting to the console port, see the switch getting started guide or hardware installation guide.
Use any Telnet TCP/IP or encrypted Secure Shell (SSH) package from a remote management
station. The switch must have network connectivity with the Telnet or SSH client, and the switch
must have an enable secret password configured.
For information about configuring the switch for Telnet access, see the
for a Terminal Line" section on page
Changes made by one Telnet user are reflected in all other Telnet sessions.
For information about configuring the switch for SSH, see the
Shell" section on page 9-42. The switch supports up to five simultaneous secure SSH sessions.
Chapter 2
9-6. The switch supports up to 16 simultaneous Telnet sessions.
Using the Command-Line Interface
Chapter 3, "Assigning the
9-6.
"Setting a Telnet Password
"Configuring the Switch for Secure
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