Create The Initial Switch Configuration - Cisco CQ211L01-48H8FH Hardware Installation Manual

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Connect Router to the Network

Step 2

Connect and RJ45 rollover cable to a terminal, PC terminal emulator, or terminal server.

The RJ45 rollover cable is not part of the accessory kit.

Step 3

Route the RJ45 rollover cable as appropriate and connect the cable to the console port on the chassis.

If the console or modem cannot use an RJ45 connection, use the DB9F/RJ45F PC terminal adapter. Alternatively, you

can use an RJ45/DSUB F/F or RJ45/DSUB R/P adapter, but you must provide those adapters.

What to do next

You are ready to create the initial router configuration.

Create the Initial Switch Configuration

Assign an IP address to the router management interface to connect the router to the network.

When you initially power up the router, it boots up and displays a series of configuration-related questions.

You can use the default choices for each configuration except for the IP address, which you must provide.

Note

Before you begin

• A console device must be connected with the router.

• The router must be connected to a power source.

• Determine the IP address and netmask that is needed for the Management interfaces:

Step 1

Power up the

The LEDs on each power supply light up (green) when the power supply units are sending power to the

the software asks you to specify a password to use with the

Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco CQ211L01 Switch

These routers are designed to boot up in less than 30 mins, provided the neighboring devices are in

full-operational state.

Create the Initial Router Configuration

eth0

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