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The Express Setup window has two tabs: Basic Settings and Advanced Settings. The Basic Settings tab provides options to set network settings, wireless controller settings, Ethernet management (Fa0) port settings, and optional settings. The switch can then operate with its standard default settings and can be managed through the device manager. The Advanced Settings tab provides options to set Telnet, SNMP, and IPv6 settings. These settings can also be changed through Network Assistant or through the switch command-line interface (CLI).
To save any changes you make on this window, click
Submit. To discard any unsaved changes, click Cancel.
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Network Settings
Note: If the switch contains a wireless
LAN controller, these settings are under the “Switch Settings”
area on the Express Setup window.
Management Interface (VLAN
ID)
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The ID of the management VLAN through
which the switch will be managed. The number can be from 1 to 1001.
The default is 1.
The management VLAN is the broadcast domain where
management traffic is sent between specific users or devices. It provides
broadcast control and security for management traffic that should be
limited to a specific group of users.
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IP Address
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The IP address is a unique identifier
for the switch in a network. The IP address is also assigned to the management VLAN. The format is a 32-bit numeric address
written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be from
0 to 255.
Note: When configuring the switch for
the first time through Express Setup, 10.0.0.1 and 10.0.0.3 cannot be
used as IP addresses.
Make sure that the IP address that you assign to the switch is not being
used by another device in your network.
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Subnet Mask
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The subnet mask is the network address
that identifies the subnetwork (subnet) to which the switch belongs.
Subnets are used to segment the devices in a network into smaller groups.
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Default Gateway
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The IP address for the default gateway.
A gateway is a router or a dedicated network device that enables the
switch to communicate with devices in other networks or subnetworks.
Note: You must specify a default gateway
if your network management station and the switch are in different networks
or subnetworks. Otherwise, the switch and your network management station
will not be able to communicate with each other.
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Switch Password
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The password for the switch can
be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is
case sensitive, and allows embedded spaces. The password cannot contain
a ? or a tab, and does not allow spaces at the beginning or end.
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Confirm Switch Password
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Enter the switch password again.
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Ethernet Management Port Settings
Connecting your management station to the Ethernet management port, also referred to as the Fa0 port, is a way to manage the switch through the CLI, device manager, or Network Assistant. For complete information about the Ethernet management port, see the switch software configuration guide.
IP Address |
The IP address is a unique identifier for the Ethernet management (Fa0) port on the switch. The format is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be from 0 to 255.
Note When configuring the switch for the first time through Express Setup, 10.0.0.1 and 10.0.0.3 cannot be used as IP addresses.
Make sure that the IP address that you assign to the Fa0 port is not being used by another device in your network. |
Subnet Mask |
The subnet mask is the network address that identifies the subnetwork (subnet) to which the Fa0 port belongs. Subnets are used to segment the devices in a network into smaller groups. |
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Wireless Controller Settings
These settings are available only on switches that
contain a wireless LAN controller. If the switch is part of a switch
stack during initial setup, the Express Setup window displays the basic
settings for each wireless LAN controller in the stack. This happens
only during initial setup.
Management Interface (VLAN
ID)
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The ID of the management VLAN through
which the wireless LAN controller will be managed. The number can be
from 1 to 1001. The default is 1.
The management VLAN is the broadcast domain where
management traffic is sent between specific users or devices. It provides
broadcast control and security for management traffic that should be
limited to a specific group of users.
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IP Address
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The IP address is a unique identifier
for the wireless LAN controller in a network. The IP address is also assigned to the management VLAN. The format is a 32-bit
numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number
can be from 0 to 255.
Use this IP address to display the controller device
manager from which you can configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the
controller.
Note: When configuring the wireless LAN
controller for the first time through Express Setup, 10.0.0.1 and 10.0.0.3
cannot be used as IP addresses.
Make sure that the IP address that you assign to the wireless LAN controller
is not being used by another device in your network.
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Subnet Mask List
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The subnet mask is the network address
that identifies the subnetwork (subnet) to which the wireless LAN controller
belongs. Subnets are used to segment the devices in a network into smaller
groups.
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Default Gateway
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The IP address for the default gateway.
A gateway is a router or a dedicated network device that enables the
wireless LAN controller to communicate with devices in other networks
or subnetworks.
Note: You must specify a default gateway
if your network management station and the wireless LAN controller are
in different networks or subnetworks. Otherwise, the wireless LAN controller
and your network management station will not be able to communicate
with each other.
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Ethernet Management Port Settings
Connecting your management station to the Ethernet management port, also referred to as the Fa0 port, is a way to manage the switch through the CLI, device manager, or Network Assistant. For complete information about the Ethernet management port, see the switch software configuration guide.
IP Address |
The IP address is a unique identifier for the Ethernet management (Fa0) port on the switch. The format is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be from 0 to 255.
Note: Make sure that the IP address that you assign to the Fa0 port is not being used by another device in your network. |
Subnet Mask |
The subnet mask is the network address that identifies the subnetwork (subnet) to which the Fa0 port belongs. Subnets are used to segment the devices in a network into smaller groups. |
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Optional Settings
Host Name |
A name for the switch. The name is limited to 31 alphanumeric characters. The name cannot contain a ?, a space, or a tab. |
System Date |
This is the date that the switch automatically read from the network management station or was manually set during initial setup. |
System Time |
This is the time that the switch automatically read from the network management station or was manually set during initial setup. |
Time Zone |
This is the time zone that the switch automatically read from the network management station or was manually set during initial setup. |
Daylight Saving Time |
The check box is automatically enabled only when the selected time zone is in U.S., Europe, or Australia. This check box is disabled for all of the other time zones. |
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Advanced Settings
Telnet Access |
Click Enable if you are going to use Telnet to access the switch CLI. |
Telnet Password |
If you enable Telnet access, we recommend that you also set a Telnet password.
The Telnet password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, and allows embedded spaces. The password cannot contain a ? or a tab, and does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. |
Confirm Telnet Password |
Enter the Telnet password again. |
SNMP |
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks. Enable SNMP if you plan to manage the switch through CiscoWorks or other network management applications.
Click Enable to enable SNMP on the switch. The default is Disable. |
SNMP Read Community |
The Read community string operates as a password that enables the switch to validate Get (read-only) requests from a network management station. If you set the SNMP read community, users can access MIB objects, but cannot modify them.
The string can be up to 31 characters. The string cannot contain a ?, a space, or a tab. The Read community string cannot be the same as the Write community string. |
SNMP Write Community |
The Write community string operates as a password that enables the switch to validate Set (read-write) requests from a network management station. If you set the SNMP write community, users can access and modify MIB objects.
The string can be up to 31 characters. The string cannot contain a ?, a space, or a tab. The Write community string cannot be the same as the Read community string. |
System Contact |
The name of the administrator for the switch or network. The name cannot contain a ? or a tab. |
System Location |
The physical location of the switch. The location name cannot contain a ? or a tab. |
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IPv6 Settings
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) increases the number of IP addresses that you can use in your network and provides easier address management.
To enable IPv6, check the Enable IPv6 check box from the Advanced Settings tab. Note: Enabling IPv6 restarts the switch when you complete Express Setup.
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