Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Smart Managed Series - Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver; Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver

Step 3 Start the terminal-emulation program on the PC or the terminal. The program, frequently a PC application such as
HyperTerminal or ProcommPlus, makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.
Step 4 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match the console port default characteristics:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• None (flow control)
Step 5 Power on the switch as described in the switch getting started guide.
Step 6 The PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. Press Enter to display the setup prompt. Follow the steps in the
Setup program.
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver
A USB device driver must be installed the first time a Microsoft Windows-based PC is connected to the USB
console port on the switch.
• Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver
• Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver
• Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 USB Driver
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver
SUMMARY STEPS
1. Obtain the Cisco USB console driver file from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it.
2. If using 32-bit Windows XP, double-click the setup.exe file in the Windows_32 folder. If using 64-bit
Windows XP, double-click the setup(x64).exe file in the Windows_64 folder.
3. The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins.
4. The Ready to Install the Program window appears. Click Install.
5. The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish.
6. Connect the USB cable to the PC and the switch console port. The USB console port LED turns green,
and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow the instructions to complete the driver installation.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 Obtain the Cisco USB console driver file from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it.
You can download the driver file from the Cisco.com site for downloading the switch software.
Note
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Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver