Installation guide

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Resetting the Switch
This section describes how to reset the switch by rerunning the initial configuration dialog (System
Configuration Dialog). These are reasons why you might want to reset the switch:
• You installed the switch in your network and cannot connect to it because you assigned the wrong
IP address.
• You want to clear all configuration from the switch and assign a new IP address.
Caution Resetting the switch deletes the configuration and reboots the switch.
To reset the switch:
• At the switch prompt, enter enable and press Return or Enter.
• At the Privileged EXEC prompt, switch#, enter setup and press Return or Enter.
The switch displays the prompt to run the initial configuration dialog. See the “Initial Setup” section
on page 4 to re-enter the configuration information and setup your switch.
Accessing Help Online
First look for a solution to your problem in the troubleshooting sections of the hardware installation
guide or the software configuration guide for your switch on Cisco.com. You can also access the Cisco
Technical Support and Documentation website for a list of known hardware problems and extensive
troubleshooting documentation, including:
• Factory defaults and password recovery
• Recovery from corrupted or missing software
• Switch port problems
• Network interface cards
• Troubleshooting tools
• Field notices and security advisories
Follow these steps:
1. Open your browser, and go to http://www.cisco.com/.
2. Click Technical Support and Documentation.