Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series User Manual

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Getting Started Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Guide
Run Express Setup
How to Access the Device Manager
The simplest way to configure, manage, and monitor the switch is by using the
device manager. You can access the device manager from anywhere in your
network through a web browser. Follow these steps:
1. Set up and install the switch in your network, and connect devices as
described in this guide.
2. Launch a web browser on your PC.
3. Enter the switch IP address (the address that you assigned in Step 8) in the
web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears.
4. To end the session, close your browser window.
Troubleshooting
Help with the initial switch configuration is provided below. For additional
assistance, refer to the online documentation at Cisco.com > Technical Support
& Documentation > Switches > Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches.
Step 10
Immediately after you click Submit in Step 9, the Smartports dialog window appears.
Click Ye s and Submit to accept the predefined port roles. The Smartports window appears.
Here you can change the predefined roles or apply new port roles.
Click No and Submit to apply the Smartports roles yourself. When the device manager
window appears, locate the Contents menu on the left side of the window. Click Configure
and then Smartports.
For more information about the Smartports roles, click Help on the device manager toolbar.
Note: You must upgrade the switch software to change the device manager online help into
one of the available languages. Use the Software Upgrade window to upgrade the switch
software.
Step 11
When you are finished, disconnect your PC from the switch to end the session.

Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series Specifications

General

Model	Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series
Ports	24 or 48 10/100 ports
Management	Web-based
QoS	Yes
MAC Address Table Size	8000
Relative Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
PoE	Optional