Resetting The Switch - Cisco Catalyst 2960-8TC Getting Started Manual

Resetting the Switch

This section describes how to reset the switch by rerunning Express Setup. These are reasons why you
might want to reset the switch:
• You installed the switch in your network and cannot connect to it because you assigned the wrong
IP address.
• You want to clear all configurations from the switch and assign a new IP address.
• You are trying to enter Express Setup mode, and the switch LEDs start blinking when you press
the Mode button, which means that the switch is already configured with IP information.
Resetting the switch deletes the configuration and reboots the switch.
Caution
To reset the switch, press and hold the Mode button. The switch LEDs begin blinking after about 3
seconds. Continue holding down the Mode button. The LEDs stop blinking after 7 more seconds, and
then the switch reboots.
The switch now behaves like an unconfigured switch. You can enter the switch IP information by using
Express Setup as described in the "Running Express Setup" section on page 4.
Accessing Help Online
First look for a solution to your problem in the troubleshooting section of the Catalyst 2960 Switch
Hardware Installation Guide or the Catalyst 2960 Switch Software Configuration Guide on
Cisco.com. You can also access the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website for a list of
known hardware problems and extensive troubleshooting documentation, including:
• Factory defaults and password recovery
• Recovery from corrupted or missing software
• Switch port problems
• Network interface cards
• Troubleshooting tools
• Field notices and security advisories
Follow these steps:
1. Open your browser, and go to http://www.cisco.com/.
2. Click Technical Support and Documentation.
3. Under the Documentation section, click Switches.
4. Under the LAN Switches section, click Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches.
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