- Cisco Switch User's Manual

Cisco ME 3600X-24CX Switch Getting Started Guide

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Initial Setup

You need this equipment:

• PC

• Straight-through or crossover Category 5 Ethernet cable

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

Power the switch.

AC power switches: Plug the AC power cord into the switch power supply and into a grounded AC outlet. Set the

power supply switch to ON.

DC power switches: See the wiring instructions in the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com.

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