Accessing The Cli Through A Console Connection Or Through Telnet; Accessing The Cli From A Browser - Cisco Catalyst 3750 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 hardware installation guide that shipped with your switch. Then, to
understand the boot process and the options available for assigning IP information, see
"Assigning the 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.

Accessing the CLI from a Browser

Before performing this procedure, make sure that you have assigned IP information as described in the
switch hardware installation guide. You also must assign a Telnet password to the switch as described in
"Setting a Telnet Password for a Terminal Line" section on page 7-6
To access the CLI from a web browser, follow these steps:
In the URL field, enter the IP address of the switch.
Step 1
When the Cisco Systems Access page appears, click Telnet to start a Telnet session.
Step 2
Enter the switch password.
Step 3
The user EXEC prompt appears on the management station.
Catalyst 3750 Metro Switch Software Configuration Guide
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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, refer to the switch 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 7-37. The switch supports up to five simultaneous secure SSH sessions.
Chapter 2
7-6. The switch supports up to 16 simultaneous Telnet sessions.
Using the Command-Line Interface
Chapter 3,
7-6.
"Setting a Telnet Password
"Configuring the Switch for Secure
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