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Switch Configuration. Starting the switch Configuring the Switch. Switch Overview. Switches contain CPU, RAM, Operating System POST when switched on – System LED indicates status. Color System Status Off System is not powered on . Green System is operating normally .
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Switch Configuration Starting the switch Configuring the Switch
Switch Overview • Switches contain CPU, RAM, Operating System • POST when switched on – System LED indicates status Color System Status Off System is not powered on. Green System is operating normally. Amber System is receiving power but is not functioning properly.
Status LED Overview • Mode button toggles between different port modes • Port mode displayed on Port Mode LEDs • Individual Port status above each port
Switch Management • Connect to switch via console connection • Give switch IP address on management VLAN 1 Switch(config)#interface vlan 1 Switch(config-if)#ip address 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0 • Use web-browser based management Switch(config)#ip http server
Switch Configuration 1 • Erase any existing settings • VLAN database • Configuration in NVRAM • Reload the switch
Switch Configuration 2 - Security • Static MAC address • Port Security