Newbie question

[mandg]

Is the only way to access a switch (Catalysts 3550) via the console? I mean I can't use TCP/IP (hyperterm, telnet, etc)to gain access to a switch, right?

Thanks.

 

[vipergg]

You can use the console, once you configure it of you can then telnet to it . Also most of cisco's switches also have a http interface (browser) that you can use to configure the switches , most admins avoid this route as it is just faster thru the CLI to do the config.

 

[mandg]

So I *can* configure an IP address (private of course) on a switch?

 

[KiscoKid]

You need to create a management interface on the 3550 and then enable access via the remote mechanism you prefer (e.g. telnet).

The following links go some way to explaining how to set up a management interface in IOS and how to cpnfigure basic telnet access:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products...oducts_tech_note09186a008010e9ca.shtml#topic4

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products...ide_chapter09186a008007e930.html#xtocid791729