Switch Configuration With The Cli Setup Program; Configuring The Switch With The Cli-Based Setup Program; Accessing The Cli Through The Console Port; Rj-45 Console Port - Cisco Catalyst IE9300 Hardware Installation Manual

Switch Configuration with the CLI Setup Program

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Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

This chapter provides a command-line interface (CLI)-based setup procedure for the switch.
Before connecting the switch to a power source, review the safety warnings in
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Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. Use one of these options to access the
CLI:

RJ-45 Console Port

Complete the steps in this section to access the CLI through the RJ-45 console port.
Step 1
Connect one end of the console cable to your PC.
Doing so may require an adapter for USB to RJ45 or DB-9 to RJ-45.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable or adapter to the switch console port.
Step 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.
Step 4 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program, on page 55
Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port, on page 55
Entering the Initial Configuration Information, on page 57
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