Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Accessing the CLI
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Accessing the CLI
For an unconfigured switch, you can access the CLI through Express Setup or
through the console port.
Accessing the CLI Through Express Setup
Note
Express Setup is supported on switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1
or later. If you are installing a new switch, refer to the Cisco IOS release label on
the rear panel of the switch to determine the release.
For switches running releases earlier than Cisco IOS Release 12.1(14)EA1, go to
the
“Taking Out What You Need” section on page C-4
.
You can access the CLI on an unconfigured switch by placing the switch in
Express Setup mode and then connecting an Ethernet port of the switch to the
Ethernet port of your PC or workstation. To put the switch into Express Setup
mode, follow the steps described in the
Catalyst 3750 Switch Getting Started
Guide
for powering on the switch and using Express Setup.
After the switch is in Express Setup mode, open a Telnet session to the switch by
using the IP address
10.0.0.1
, and enter the
setup
user EXEC command. See these
sections in this chapter to then configure the switch by using the CLI:
•
Entering the Initial Configuration Information, page C-8
•
Completing the Setup Program, page C-9
After you have entered the configuration information for the switch, save it to
flash memory by using the
write memory
privileged EXEC command.
Note
While in Express Setup mode, the IP address 10.0.0.1
remains active on the switch
until you enter the
write memory
command. You lose the Telnet connection after
entering the
write memory
command.
For more information about using the CLI, refer to the command reference for this
release.
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