Connecting The Usb Console Port - Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed Series Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting the USB Console Port

DETAILED STEPS
Step 1
Connect the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to the 9-pin serial port on the PC. Connect the other end of the cable to the
switch console port.
Step 2
Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application such as
HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.
Step 3
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• None (flow control)
Step 4
Power on the switch as described in the switch getting started guide.
Step 5 The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt.
Connecting the USB Console Port
SUMMARY STEPS
1. If you are connecting the switch USB console port to a Windows-based PC for the first time, install the
USB driver. See
2. Connect a USB cable to the PC USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the switch mini-B
(5-pin-connector) USB console port.
3. Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application
such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or
terminal possible.
4. Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default
characteristics:
5. Power on the switch as described in the switch getting started guide.
6. The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt. Follow
the steps in the Setup program.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 If you are connecting the switch USB console port to a Windows-based PC for the first time, install the USB driver. See
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver, on page
USB Type A port on the switch provides file system support and is NOT a console port. See USB Type A Port
Note
section.
Step 2
Connect a USB cable to the PC USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the switch mini-B (5-pin-connector) USB
console port.
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed Series 24-Port and 48-Port Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver, on page
55.
Configuring the Switch
55.