this chapter is a guide for using the command line interface (cli) via a direct console to quickly assign an ip address and subnet mask to the switch, set a manager password, and, optionally, configure other basic features.

    topics covered in this chapter include:

    1 accessing the cli

    2 setting basic system information

    3 setting up passwords

    4 updating software

    many other features can be configured through the cli to optimize the switch’s performance, enhance your control of network traffic, and improve security. once an ip address has been configured on the switch, these features can be accessed more conveniently through a remote telnet session. for more information, refer to the management and configuration guide which is on the documentation cd-rom that came with your switch.