Ethernet Access Switch Getting Started Guide
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Step 1
Obtain this information from your network 
administrator before you start the setup program.
• Switch IP address
• Subnet mask (IP netmask)
• Default gateway (router)
• Enable secret password
• Enable password
• Telnet password
Step 2
Connect the adapter cable to the console 
connector on the switch front panel. Connect the 
other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on 
your DHCP-enabled PC.
You must supply the console cable if you did not 
order one with your switch.
Step 3
Start a terminal-emulation application such as Hyperterminal or ProcommPlus. 
Step 4
Configure the baud rate and character format of 
the PC or terminal to match these console port 
default characteristics.
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• None (flow control)
Step 5
Connect the switch to a power source. For 
information on power usage, see the technical 
specifications in the hardware installation guide.
This illustration shows a DC-powered switch. 
Connect one DC terminal block to the power 
connector on the switch front panel. Connect the 
other end of the cable to a DC outlet.
For detailed instructions about connecting to an 
AC or DC power source, see “Chapter 3, 
Installing and Removing the Power-Supply 
Modules,” in the hardware installation guide.
Step 6
Power on the switch.
Step 7
Wait for the switch to complete POST.  It might take several minutes for the switch to complete POST.
Step 8
Verify that POST has completed. The System 
(SYST) LED blinks green while the switch starts 
up. It turns solid green after POST succeeds. If the 
switch fails POST, the System LED turns amber. 
Contact Cisco Systems immediately if your switch fails POST.
Step 9
When you see the prompt, press Return or Enter.
Press RETURN to get started!
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