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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Appendix D Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Entering the Initial Configuration Information
If you started the terminal emulation program before you powered on your switch,
the PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. You need to press Enter to
display the setup program prompt. See these sections to then configure the switch
by using the CLI:
• Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page D-5
• Completing the Setup Program, page D-6
Entering the Initial Configuration Information
To set up the switch, you must assign an IP address and other configuration
information necessary for the switch to communicate with the local routers and
the Internet. This information is also required if you plan to use the CMS to
configure and manage the switch.
IP Settings
You will need this information from your network administrator before you
complete the setup program:
• Switch IP address
• Subnet mask (IP netmask)
• Default gateway (router)
• Enable secret password
• Enable password
• Telnet password