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Appendix C Initial Configuration for the Switch
Entering the Initial Configuration Information
Entering the Initial Configuration Information
To set up the switch, you need to assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary for
the switch to communicate with the local routers and the Internet. The minimal configuration provided
here does not cover most of the features, it simply allows you to preform other configuration tasks using
a telnet connection from your management network. To configure other features and interfaces, please
refer to the Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide.
IP Settings
You will need this information from your network administrator:
• Switch IP address
• Subnet mask (IP netmask)
• Default gateway (router)
• Enable secret password
• Enable password
• Telnet password
Performing the Initial Configuration
Follow these steps to complete the initial configuration for the switch:
Step 1 At the terminal prompt, enter the enable command to enter priveleged exec mode:
Switch> enable
Password:
password
Switch#
Step 2 Set the system time using the clock set command in privileged EXEC mode.
Switch# clock set
20:09:01 3 Apr 2006
Step 3 Verify the change by entering the show clock command.
Switch# show clock
20:09:06.079 UTC Thu Apr 3 2006
Step 4 Enter the configure terminal command to enter global configuration mode.
Switch# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch (config)#
Step 5 Configure a host name for the switch, and press Return.
Switch (config)# hostname
Switch1
Step 6 Configure the system prompt for the switch, and press Return. To remove the new prompt and return
the prompt to its default, use the no prompt command.
Switch (config)# prompt Switch1>
