User's Manual

Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Switch Getting Started Guide

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Cisco Network Assistant

Cisco Network Assistant is a software program that you download from

Cisco.com and run on your PC. It offers advanced options for configuring and

nitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks,

routers, and access points. Network Assistant is free—there is no charge to

download, install, or use it.

1. Go to this Web address:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5931/index.html

You must be a registered Cisco.com user, but you need no other access

rivileges.

2. Click the Download Software link, and select the version you want to

download.

3. Download the Network Assistant installer, and run it. (You can run it directly

from the Web if your browser offers this choice.)

4. When you run the installer, follow the displayed instructions. In the final

panel, click Finish to complete the Network Assistant installation.

See the Network Assistant on

line help and the getting started guide for more

information.

Command-Line Interface

You can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. Access the

CLI by using one of these options:

• Switch RJ-45 Console Port

• Switch USB Mini-Type B Console Port