Before You Begin
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Connect an Ethernet LAN cable from the LAN1 port on the rear panel to your network.
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Have the following information ready for when the Install Wizard runs:
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IPv4 and/or IPv6 address, subnet mask and default gateway address for the Expressway. Consult your network administrator about which addresses to use. The Cisco Expressway must use a static IP address.
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Suitable passwords for the predefined root and admin user accounts - use strong passwords for both accounts.
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If you intend to use a CIMC connection these additional points apply:
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You need an IP address for it, which can be static or DHCP-assigned.
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You need a browser with the following minimum requirement: HTTP and HTTPS enabled
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Caution |
You cannot use a KVM or vKVM console for initial installation. This is because the secure Install Wizard is not exposed on the KVM console and does not show on the VGA output port. Hence
the wizard will wait indefinitely for you to complete installation on the Expressway serial console. If you need to recover from this situation, connect to the serial console as described below and issue the |