Running Express Setup - Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Started Manual

Running Express Setup

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Step 1 Make sure that nothing is connected to the
switch.
Step 2
During Express Setup, the switch acts as a DHCP server. If your PC has a static IP address,
temporarily configure your PC settings to use DHCP before proceeding to the next step.
Write down the static IP address. You will need this IP address in
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When you first set up the switch, you should use Express Setup to enter the initial
IP information. Doing this enables the switch to connect to local routers and the
network. You can then access the switch through the IP address for further
configuration.
You need this equipment to set up the switch:
• A PC with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows Server 2003 installed
A web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, Firefox 1.5, 2.0, or later) with
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JavaScript enabled
Other laptops and browsers might work.
• A straight-through or crossover Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable to connect
your PC to the switch
Before running Express Setup, disable any pop-up blockers or proxy settings in
your browser software and any wireless client running on your PC.
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