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Completing the Express Setup Fields: Note: If you inadvertently enter a space at the beginning or end of a field, it is removed when the setup fields are processed.
Step 1 | In the Management Interface (VLAN ID) field, enter the number of the VLAN that you will use to manage the switch . The number can be from 1 to 1001; the default is 1. The VLAN is assigned the IP address that you specify in the next step. Note: You can use the Management Interface (VLAN ID) field only if the switch is in Express Setup mode.
Step 2 | In the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the switch .
Step 3 | From the IP Subnet Mask list, select a subnet mask.
Step 4 | In the Default Gateway field, enter the IP address for the default gateway. A gateway (router or dedicated network device) is a system that connects a network on one subnet to one or more networks on a different subnet. Note: You must specify a default gateway if the management workstation and the switch are on different IP segments.
Step 5 | In the Switch Password field, enter your password. The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. Do not use a ?, tab, [, or quotation marks.
Step 6 | In the Confirm Switch Password field, enter your password again.
Completing the Optional Fields:
Step 1 | In the Host Name field, enter a host name for the switch. The host name is limited to 31 alphanumeric characters. Embedded spaces, a ?, tab, [, and quotation marks are not allowed.
Step 2 | In the System Contact field, enter the name of the system administrator for the switch or network.
Step 3 | In the System Location field, enter the physical location of the switch.
Step 4 | Across from Telnet Access, click Enable if you are going to use Telnet.
Step 5 | If you enable Telnet access, enter a password in the Telnet Password field. The Telnet password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. Do not use a ?, tab, [, or quotation marks. Note: If you enable Telnet access, we recommend that you also set a switch password.
Step 6 | In the Confirm Telnet Password field, enter the Telnet password again.
Step 7 | Across from SNMP, click Enable to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP); otherwise, use the Disable default. Enable SNMP if you plan to manage switches by using CiscoWorks.
Step 8 | If you enable SNMP, enter a community string in the SNMP Read Community field, the SNMP Write Community field, or both. SNMP community strings authenticate access to MIB objects. Embedded spaces are not allowed in SNMP community strings. If you set the SNMP read community, users can access MIB objects, but cannot modify them. If you set the SNMP write community, users can access and modify MIB objects.
Finishing the Express Setup:
Step 1 | Click Save to save your settings to the switch or Cancel to cancel your settings.
Step 2 | (Windows users only) Open the Command Prompt window by choosing Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
Step 3 | Enter ping and the IP address of your switch, for example: ping 10.1.1.104 If the ping succeeds, the PC can communicate with the switch.
The switch can now run the default configuration that you created. If you want to change this configuration or want to perform other management tasks, use one of these tools: Cluster Management Suite (CMS) Command-line interface (CLI) To use CMS, access the switch by using your browser, and click Cluster Management Suite on the left side of the Home web page. To use the CLI, access the switch by using Telnet or the console port, and enter commands at the Switch> prompt. |