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Connecting to the Console Port, Starting the Terminal Emulation Software

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Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Connecting to the Console Port Connecting to the Console Port You can use the console port to perform the initial configuration. To connect the switch console port to a PC, use the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable. Follow these steps to connect the PC or terminal to the switch: Step 1 Using the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into the console port on the rear of a switch, as shown in Figure C-1. Figure C-1 Connecting a Switch to a PC 1 CONSOLE 137088 3 2 1 Catalyst 2960 switch 3 RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable 2 Power cord Step 2 Attach the DB-9 female DTE of the adapter cable to a PC serial port, or attach an appropriate adapter to the terminal. Starting the Terminal Emulation Software Before you power on the switch, start the terminal emulation session so that you can see the output display from the power-on self-test (POST). The terminal-emulation software-frequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or Procomm Plus-makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible. Step 1 Start the terminal-emulation program and open a session if you are using a PC or terminal. Step 2 Start a terminal-emulation session. OL-7075-09 Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide C-3

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Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Appendix C
Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Connecting to the Console Port
Connecting to the Console Port
You can use the console port to perform the initial configuration. To connect the switch console port to
a PC, use the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable.
Follow these steps to connect the PC or terminal to the switch:
Step 1
Using the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into the console port on the
rear of a switch, as shown in
Figure C-1
.
Figure C-1
Connecting a Switch to a PC
Step 2
Attach the DB-9 female DTE of the adapter cable to a PC serial port, or attach an appropriate adapter to
the terminal.
Starting the Terminal Emulation Software
Before you power on the switch, start the terminal emulation session so that you can see the output
display from the power-on self-test (POST). The terminal-emulation software—frequently a PC
application such as Hyperterminal or Procomm Plus—makes communication between the switch and
your PC or terminal possible.
Step 1
Start the terminal-emulation program and open a session if you are using a PC or terminal.
Step 2
Start a terminal-emulation session.
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Catalyst 2960 switch
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RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable
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Power cord
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