connecting 2924xl to 2950--what should ip of new switch be?

[elmurado]

Hi I'm in the process of adding a new switch to our network, what do I need to set the ip of the new switch to if I need to do that at all?
As it is, I was just going to connect them with a crossover cable and then go from there. Are there any other special procedures to undertake--the cisco manual is not loads of help for adding one switch to another. Any simple instructions would be great--we have a small/simple(30 node-single domain) office setup and need to add more people to the network.
Thanks.

 

[Andyleates]

Hi,

Your switch will work fine straight out the box. You only need to supply it with an IP address for remote management purposes.

As you say, use a crossover between the two and you should be away!

Andy



Andy Leates MCSE CCNA MCP+I

 

[elmurado]

Cheers Andy--it was simpler than I thought!!
With remote management, does this mean I could access the switch from one of the workstations on the network and use CVSM to congifure etc? I've already used the CLI on the other switch using a laptop and the console cable but would love it if I didn't have to leave my desk.(Lazy git me)
We have a NT4 server and I have a win98 workstation if that makes any difference.

 

[Andyleates]

Yes, you can use web based management, or you can just telnet to the switch and use command line. It makes no difference what O/S you are using!

Andy



Andy Leates MCSE CCNA MCP+I

 

[RookThis]

If I were you I would add some security to prevent anyone on that particular subnet from accessing the switch. Local accounts and maybe even an ACL.

 

[elmurado]

We only have one subnet and the accounts are pretty limited for 99% of the users so would that prevent access? I'm new to all the networking side so thanks for any tips/knowledge...

 

[RookThis]

What I meant by accounts are local accounts on the switch configuration. I've never configured one of these model switches, but I'm assuming that they run IOS so you should be able to configure a standard acl to allow only a restricted set of users to access the switch to be able to configure it. Also an enable secret password, with it encrypted. Although if the switch in not in a restricted area, anyone can break into it using the password recovery procedures that are documented on Cisco's site. I guess it all depends on how secure you want to be.