This will copy the current switch configuration to the non-volatile memory, which is memory that will retain its data even without power applied to it. This should select all the text on the screen. You now have a backup of your switch configuration that will be around even if your switch goes bad.
While initializing switch asks Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? Note: this method works only if password recovery mechanism is enabled on your switch. How to Configure a Cisco —Layer 2 Switch? Save the Configuration 1. Share This Post. Each feature set have different prices.
Some feature sets contain the same features as others; this will be discussed later in the lab. First way being to examine the boot dispatch, this will display the image name that is loaded from flash which in return can be used to identify the IOS Version and Feature Set of the image. Provided below is an example of the required dispatch from the boot process which can be used to identify which IOS Version and Feature Sets the router is currently loading.
Turn your attention to line 2 where you see CIK9O3S7-M ; this displays the features that are included in the image and the loading type which will be discussed later for the image that is currently be loaded by the Router. Following the feature set being loaded you can also see the Version of the IOS. As shown in this example, the router is currently booting IOS Version The most common way of obtaining IOS identification information is by using the show version command.
This command shows various information pertaining to the Cisco IOS Version and Feature Set as well as hardware information about the router. The Express Setup page appears. If it does not appear, see the "In Case of Difficulty" section for help. 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.
Optional You can enter the Optional Settings information now or enter it later by using the device manager interface:. The host name is limited to 31 characters. Do not use embedded spaces. Click Enable to enable daylight saving time. Optional Click the Advanced Settings tab on the Express Setup window, and enter the advanced settings now or enter them later by using the device manager interface. Optional Enter this information in the Advanced Setting fields:. If you enable Telnet access, you must enter a Telnet password.
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. In the Confirm Telnet Password field, re-enter the Telnet password. Embedded spaces are not allowed in SNMP community strings. Optional You can enable Internet Protocol version 6 IPv6 on the switch, which requires that your switch is running IP advanced services software.
Enabling IPv6 restarts the switch after you complete Express Setup. To complete Express Setup, click Submit from the Basic Settings or the Advanced Settings tab to save your settings clicking Cancel clears your settings. When you click Submit , the switch is configured and exits Express Setup mode. The PC displays a warning message and tries to connect with the new switch IP address. If you configured the switch with an IP address that is in a different subnet from the PC, connectivity between the PC and the switch is lost.
Disconnect the switch from the PC, and install the switch in your production network. See the "Managing the Switch" section for information about configuring and managing the switch.
If you need to rerun Express Setup, see the "Resetting the Switch" section. For a dynamically assigned IP address, disconnect the PC from the switch, and reconnect it to the network. For a statically assigned IP address, change it to the previously configured IP address. After you complete Express Setup and install the switch in your network, use the device manager or other management options described in this section for further configuration. You can manage the switch by using the device manager that is in the switch memory.
You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser. Open a web browser. Enter the switch IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears. Use the device manager to perform basic switch configuration and monitoring. Refer to the device manager online help for more information. For more advanced configuration, install Cisco Network Assistant as described in the next section.
You can download Cisco Network Assistant from Cisco. It offers advanced options for configuring and monitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks, routers, and access points.
There is no charge to download, install, or use Cisco Network Assistant. You must be a registered Cisco. Find the Network Assistant installer. Download the Network Assistant installer, and run it. You can run it directly from the Web if your browser offers this choice. When you run the installer, follow the instructions. In the final panel, click Finish to complete the Network Assistant installation.
Refer to the Network Assistant online help and the getting started guide for more information. Connect the adapter cable to the standard 9-pin serial port on the PC.
Connect the other end of the cable to the console port on the switch. Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC. Configure the PC terminal emulation software for baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch.
See the software configuration guide and the command reference for more information. You can use IE to automate initial configurations and configuration updates on the switch. See the "Accessing Troubleshooting Information on Cisco.
Depending on the model, you can install the switch in a rack, on a wall, on or under a desk or shelf, and with a magnet or rack-mount brackets. A drill is required for securing the Catalyst 8- or port switch to a desk or a wall. Allow at least 3 inches 7. Do not stack switches, and do not place the 8- or port switches side-by-side.
This section applies to the Catalyst and port switches. This section covers basic inch rack-mounting. The Catalyst GPS switch is shown as an example. You can install and connect other and port Catalyst switches as shown. Use four Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the brackets to the switch in one of these mounting positions:.
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