Cisco Ce 520

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Set Up the Switch

Prerequisites

•You need the hardware and software described in the "Hardware Requirements" section and the "Software Requirements" section in Chapter 1 of the switch user guide.

•You need the Category 5 Ethernet cable that is shipped with the switch.

•You should disable any pop-up blockers or proxy settings in your browser software and any wirelessclients running on your PC or laptop.

Follow these steps:

Step 1


Make sure that nothing is connected to the switch.


Step 2


Use the supplied switch power cable to connect the switch to an AC power source.

Before proceeding to the next step, wait until the SYSTEM LED stops blinking green and becomes solid green. A solid green SYSTEM LED means that the switch is operatingproperly.

The ADMIN LED should be blinking green. A blinking green ADMIN LED means that the switch does not have an IP address yet.

Troubleshooting:

If the SYSTEM LED does not blink green, does not turn solid green, or turns amber, contact your Cisco representative or reseller. The switch failed the power-on self-test (POST).


Step 3


Use the supplied Category 5 Ethernet cableto connect your PC or laptop to any of the downlink switch ports (such as port 1).

Before proceeding to the next step, wait until the port LEDs on the switch and your PC or laptop are green (either solid or blinking). The green port LEDs mean a successful connection between the two devices.

The ADMIN LED should still be blinking green.

Troubleshooting:

If the port LEDs are not solidgreen or if either port LED turns amber, make sure that:

•You connected the Category 5 Ethernet cable to one of the downlink switch ports (not to an uplink port such as the dual-purpose port).

•You are using the Category 5 Ethernet cable that shipped with the switch. If not, make sure that the cable that you are using is an undamaged Category 5 Ethernet cable.

•The other device is turnedon.


Step 4


Start a web browser session on your PC or laptop to any URL, such as www.cisco.com.

Before proceeding to the next step, wait until the Express Setup window appears.

The ADMIN LED should still be blinking green.

Troubleshooting:

If the Express Setup window does not appear, make sure that any pop-up blockers or proxy settings on your browser are disabled and thatany wireless client is disabled on your PC or laptop.


Step 5


1. Enter the network setting in the Express Setup window.

The network settings, such as an IP address, enable the switch to operate with its standard default settings and to be managed through the device manager and the Cisco Configuration Assistant. You must apply these settings to access and to take advantage of themonitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration features on the switch. Otherwise, your switch management is limited to using only the LEDs on the switch front panel.

Username-and-password pairs prevent unauthorized access by those who could guess the password. We recommend that the switch has at least one username-and-password pair to secure access to the device manager. The default username iscisco. The default password is cisco.

2. (Optional) Enter the optional administrative settings in the Express Setup window.

The optional administrative settings identify and synchronize the switch so that it can be managed properly. The switch clock is automatically synchronized with the system clock on your PC or laptop. You can manually set the system clock settings if the switch should havedifferent time settings.

3. Click Submit to save your changes and to complete the initial setup.

If you need more information about the Express Setup fields, see the device manager online help.

Step 6


After you click Submit, these events occur:

•The Express Setup program ends.

•The connection between the switch and your PC or laptop ends.

•If your PC or laptop is...