Cisco Systems WSC2960S24TSSRF User Manual
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Catalyst 2960-S Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port
Step 3
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default
characteristics:
characteristics:
•
9600 baud
•
8 data bits
•
1 stop bit
•
No parity
•
None (flow control)
Step 4
Power on the switch as described in the switch getting started guide.
Step 5
The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt. Follow
the steps in the
the steps in the
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver
A USB device driver must be installed the first time a Microsoft Windows-based PC is connected to the
switch USB console port.
switch USB console port.
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver
Step 1
Obtain the file Cisco_usbconsole_driver.zip from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it.
Note
You can download the driver file from the Cisco.com site where you download the switch
software.
software.
Step 2
If using 32-bit Windows XP, double-click the file setup.exe from the Windows_32 folder. If using 64-bit
Windows XP, double-click the file setup(x64).exe from the Windows_64 folder.
Windows XP, double-click the file setup(x64).exe from the Windows_64 folder.
Step 3
The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins.
Step 4
The Ready to Install the Program window appears, Click Install.
Step 5
The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish.
Step 6
Connect the USB cable to the PC and switch console port. The LED for the USB console port turns green
(see
(see
), and within a few seconds a series of Found New Hardware Wizard windows appear.
Follow the instructions to complete the driver installation.
The USB console is ready for use.