Configuring the Switch

This appendix contains these topics:

Configuring the Switch Using the Configuration Setup Wizard

Quick Setup: Accessing the Configuration Setup Wizard

When you first set up the switch, use the Configuration Setup wizard to enter the initial IP information. This enables the switch to connect to local routers and the Internet. You can then access the switch through the IP address for further configuration.


Note

After you receive the switch from factory, when the switch is powered on the first time, it will boot in standalone mode. In this mode, bluetooth is turned on and DHCP server is enabled.

We recommend you to change the default credentials before deploying in the network, once commissioning is complete. To start the switch in network mode, reload the switch with a new configuration file (by entering the write erase command followed by the reload command. This disables bluetooth and prevents default configurations from being set on subsequent ‘write erase and reload command .

Before you Begin: If your PC has a static IP address, change your PC settings to temporarily use DHCP.

Procedure

Step 1

Verify that no devices are connected to the switch. Initially, the switch acts as a DHCP server.

Step 2

The switch is in Standalone mode when it is powered on.

Step 3

LEDs remain off by default when switch is powered on. Press the Mode button to turn on the LEDs. You can also turn on LEDs using the mobile application Digital Building-Installer .

Step 4

Confirm that the STAT LED is solid green. This indicates that POST is complete. If the STAT LED turns amber, the device failed POST. Reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power connector of your device and to a grounded AC outlet. If the STAT LED still does not turn green, contact your Cisco representative or retailer.

Step 5

Connect a straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable to a 10/100 Ethernet port on the switch front panel and to the Ethernet port on the PC.

Step 6

Verify that the port LEDs on the PC and on your device are solid green or blinking green. This indicates a successful connection.

Step 7

Wait 30 seconds.

Step 8

To log on to the device using an Internet browser on your PC, type the IP address 10.0.0.1 or 10.0.0.3 in the address bar of your Internet browser, if the switch is in network mode, and press Enter. Type the IP address 172.16.0.1 in the address bar of your Internet browser, if the switch is in standalone more and press Enter.

Step 9

Type the following default credentials: username: cisco, password: cisco and press Enter.

We recommend you to change default credentials after logging in.

The Configuration Setup wizard is displayed. Click Go to Wizard.

Completing the Configuration Setup Wizard

Completing the Configuration Setup Wizard enables you to set up your device with the minimum configuration required to enable traffic to pass through the network. To achieve this, you must complete the following setup tasks as you proceed with the Configuration Setup Wizard.

  • Basic Device Settings

  • Interfaces

  • Layer 3 Settings

  • Advanced Device Settings

For more information on the configuration steps involved in completing the Configuration Setup Wizard, see User Guide for Cisco Configuration Professional for Catalyst .

Configuring the Switch Using the CLI

Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port

You can access the CLI on a configured or unconfigured switch by connecting the RJ-45 console port or USB console port of the switch to your PC or workstation and accessing the switch through a terminal emulation program.

Connecting the RJ45 Console Port

Procedure

Step 1

Connect the RJ45 port adapter to the serial port on the terminal server or your PC using the optional RJ45-to-DB9 adapter cable. Connect the other end of the cable to the switch console port.

Step 2

Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application such as Putty or TeraTerm, makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.

Step 3

Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default characteristics:

  • 9600 baud

  • 8 data bits

  • 1 stop bit

  • No parity

  • None (flow control)

Step 4

Power on the switch.

Step 5

The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt.

Connecting the USB Console Port

Procedure

Step 1

.

Note

 

USB Type A port on the switch provides file system support and is NOT a console port. See USB Type A Port section.

Step 2

Connect a USB cable to the PC USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the switch micro-B (5-pin-connector) USB console port.

Step 3

Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application such as Putty or TeraTerm, makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.

Step 4

Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default characteristics:

  • 9600 baud

  • 8 data bits

  • 1 stop bit

  • No parity

  • None (flow control)

Step 5

Power on the switch.

Step 6

The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt. Follow the steps in the Setup program.

Installing the Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver

A USB device driver must be installed the first time a Microsoft Windows-based PC is connected to the USB console port on the switch.

Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver

Procedure

Step 1

Obtain the Cisco USB console driver file from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it.

Note

 

You can download the driver file from the Cisco.com site for downloading the switch software.

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 the switch console port. The USB console port LED turns green, and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow the instructions to complete the driver installation.

Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver

Procedure

Step 1

Obtain the Cisco USB console driver file from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it.

Note

 

You can download the driver file from the Cisco.com site for downloading the switch software.

Step 2

Double-click the setup.exe file.

Step 3

The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins. Click Next.

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 the switch console port. The USB console port LED turns green, and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow the instructions to complete the driver installation.

Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Driver

Procedure

Step 1

Obtain the Cisco USB console driver file from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it.

Note

 

You can download the driver file from the Cisco.com site for downloading the switch software.

Windows 10 includes a USB to RS232 driver. However for added functionality, download the USB Console Software from the Software Download Center at cisco.com.

Step 2

If using 32-bit Windows, double-click the setup.exe file in the Windows_32 folder. If using 64-bit Windows, double-click the setup(x64).exe file in the Windows_64 folder.

Step 3

The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins. Click Next.

Step 4

The Ready to Install the Program window appears. Click Install.

Note

 

If a User Account Control warning appears, click Allow - I trust this program to proceed.

Step 5

The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish.

Step 6

Connect the USB cable to the PC and the switch console port. The USB console port LED turns green, and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow the instructions to complete the driver installation.

Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Driver

Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 USB Driver

Use the Windows Add or Remove Programs utility or the setup.exe file.

Using the Setup.exe Program

Before you begin

Disconnect the switch console terminal before uninstalling the driver.

Procedure

Step 1

Run setup.exe for Windows 32-bit or setup(x64).exe for Windows-64bit. Click Next.

Step 2

The InstallShield Wizard for Cisco Virtual Com appears. Click Next.

Step 3

When the Program Maintenance window appears, select the Remove radio button. Click Next.

Step 4

When the Remove the Program window appears, click Remove.

Step 5

When the InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears, click Finish.

Using the Add or Remove Programs Utility

Before you begin

Disconnect the switch console terminal before uninstalling the driver.

Procedure

Step 1

Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

Step 2

Scroll to Cisco Virtual Com and click Remove.

Step 3

When the Program Maintenance window appears, select the Remove radio button. Click Next.

Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Driver

Before you begin

Disconnect the switch console terminal before uninstalling the driver.

Procedure

Step 1

Run setup.exe for Windows 32-bit or setup(x64).exe for Windows-64bit. Click Next.

Step 2

The InstallShield Wizard for Cisco Virtual Com appears. Click Next.

Step 3

When the Program Maintenance window appears, select the Remove radio button. Click Next.

Step 4

When the Remove the Program window appears, click Remove.

Note

 

If a User Account Control warning appears, click Allow - I trust this program to proceed.

Step 5

When the InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears, click Finish.

Using the Smartphone App

You must use Cisco’s Digital Building — Installer smartphone app to configure your switch. When your switch arrives, it is in standalone mode by default. This app allows you to perform the initial setup.

Note

You must type the name of the app as is — Digital Building — Installer. This is important because the search on the Play Store does not yield right results if app name is typed differently from the one that is specified above.

When the initial setup is complete, the switch is connected to the network and is ready for day-to-day usage. The network administrator must now move the switch to network mode. This will disable Bluetooth.

Here are some of the features of the app when the switch is in standalone mode:

  • Connect to the switch from your smartphone, either via Bluetooth or a serial connection.

  • View details of the switch, such as MAC Address, software image version, and operating temperature.

  • Change the switch's name and password.

  • Turn on or off (make available or unavailable) each downlink port on a switch. This will enable or disable endpoints connected to those ports.

  • View the details of each endpoint connected to the ports.

  • Update the switch's firmware image with a new version.

  • Install a pre-defined or modified configuration template on the switch.

  • Generate a report for the switch and send via email to a recipient.

Installing the Smartphone App

To install the app, look for the Digital Building — Installer app in the Google Play Store or the iOS App Store.

Minimum mobile OS requirements for the app:

  • Android 4.4.2 and higher

  • iOS 9 to iOS 10.2

Connecting Your Smartphone to the Switch

After you have installed the Digital Building — Installer app, turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone, open the app and connect to the switch. Refer to the app’s help documentation for instructions on how to connect your smartphone to the switch.


Note
You must connect your smartphone to the switch only from the Digital Building — Installer app. Do not connect to the switch by going to the Settings option in your smartphone.

  • If you have an Android device, your smartphone should connect to the switch via Classic Bluetooth. This can happen only if you connect to the switch from the app and not from the Android Settings option.

  • If you have an iOS device, your smartphone should connect to the switch via Bluetooth Low Energy. This can happen only if you connect to the switch from the app and not from the iOS Settings option.