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Connect to the Expressway Console, on page 21
Connect to the Expressway Console
Before you can use the Expressway you need to configure some basic information by connecting to the
Expressway console and then completing the secure Install Wizard.
You can use either of these connection methods, as described below:
• Direct cabled connection from a PC to the Cisco Expressway serial port.
• Remote connection with the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) tool using serial over
LAN.
Before You Begin
1.
Connect an Ethernet LAN cable from the LAN1 port on the rear panel to your network.
2.
Have the following information ready for when the Install Wizard runs:
• IPv4 and/or IPv6 address, subnet mask and default gateway address for the Expressway. Consult
your network administrator about which addresses to use. The Cisco Expressway must use a static
IP address.
• Suitable passwords for the predefined
root
and
admin
user accounts - use strong passwords for both
accounts.
3.
If you intend to use a CIMC connection these additional points apply:
a.
You need an IP address for it, which can be static or DHCP-assigned.
b.
You need a browser with the following minimum requirements:
• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later
• HTTP and HTTPS enabled
• Adobe Flash Player 10 or later
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