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Configuring the Switch
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.
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 default
characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• None (flow control)
Step 5
Power on the switch as described in the switch getting started guide.
Step 6
The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt. Follow the
steps in the Setup program.
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver
A USB device driver must be installed the first time a Microsoft Windows-based PC is connected to the USB
console port on the switch.
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 7 USB Driver
Procedure
Step 1
Obtain the Cisco USB console driver file from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it.
Note
Step 2
If using 32-bit Windows 7, double-click the setup.exe file in the Windows_32 folder. If using 64-bit Windows
7, double-click the setup(x64).exe file in the Windows_64 folder.
Step 3
The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins. Click Next.
Step 4
The Ready to Install the Program window appears. Click Install.
Note
Step 5
The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish.
Step 6
Connect the USB cable to the PC and the switch console port. The USB console port LED turns green, and
the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow the instructions to complete the driver installation.
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You can download the driver file from the Cisco.com site for downloading the switch software.
If a User Account Control warning appears, click Allow - I trust this program to proceed.
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver
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