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Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI Setup Program
Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port
Step 4 Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC
application such as HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication possible between the switch
and your PC or terminal.
Step 5 Configure the COM port.
Step 6 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port
characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• None (flow control)
Step 7 Connect power to the switch as described in Chapter 2, “Switch Installation.”
Step 8 The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt. Follow
the steps in the “Completing the Setup Program” section on page C-7.
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Drivers
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver
Step 1 Obtain the file Cisco_usbconsole_driver.zip from Cisco.com, and unzip it.
Note You can download the driver file from the Cisco.com software download site.
Step 2 If using 32-bit Windows XP, double-click the setup.exe file in the Windows_32 folder. If using 64-bit
Windows XP, double-click the setup(x64).exe file in 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 to the switch console port. The USB-mini console port LED turns
green, and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow the instructions to complete the driver
installation.
