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🔧 Initial Setup Guide for a Cisco Switch: From Unboxing to First Configuration
Cisco switches are among the most popular networking devices in enterprise environments. In this article, we will walk through the initial setup process for a brand-new Cisco switch.
1. Connect to the Switch 🖥️
Use a console cable and software like PuTTY or Tera Term to connect. Set the baud rate to 9600.
2. Enter Privileged EXEC Mode 🔑
Switch> enable3. Enter Global Configuration Mode ⚙️
Switch# configure terminal4. Create a Secure Username and Password 👤
Switch(config)# username admin secret MyStrongPassword1235. Set an Enable Secret Password 🔒
Switch(config)# enable secret EnableSecretPassword4566. Create a New VLAN 🌐
Switch(config)# vlan 10
Switch(config-vlan)# name Sales
Switch(config-vlan)# exit7. Assign an Interface to the VLAN 🎯
Switch(config)# interface fastEthernet0/5
Switch(config-if)# switchport mode access
Switch(config-if)# switchport access vlan 10
Switch(config-if)# exit8. Save the Configuration 💾
Switch# write memoryor:
Switch# copy running-config startup-configNote: Always save your configuration after completing the setup to prevent loss after a reboot.
