Enterasys C3G124-24 - Basic Configuration; Quick Start Setup Commands

Enterasys C3 Configuration Guide 3-1
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Basic Configuration
At startup, the Enterasys C3 switch is configured with many defaults and standard features. This
chapter describes how to customize basic system settings to adapt to your work environment.
Quick Start Setup Commands
The tables in this section provide a quick reference for the CLI commands needed to begin basic
C3 switch operation. Table 3-1 lists tasks and their associated CLI commands required for setting
up the switch with the latest firmware. Table 3-2 lists optional CLI commands that will help you
perform additional basic configuration on the switch. Refer to the pages listed for more
information about each command.
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Quick Start Setup Commands 3-1
Setting Basic Switch Properties 3-2
Downloading a Firmware Image 3-27
Reviewing and Selecting a Boot Firmware Image 3-31
Starting and Configuring Telnet 3-32
Managing Switch Configuration and Files 3-34
Clearing and Closing the CLI 3-45
Resetting the Switch 3-46
Using and Configuring WebView 3-50
Gathering Technical Support Information 3-53
Configuring Hostprotect 3-54
Table 3-1 Required CLI Setup Commands
Step Task CLI commands
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1 Set a new password. set password [username] 5-9
2 Set the switch IP address. set ip address ip-address [mask
ip-mask] [gateway ip-gateway]
3-4
3 Download, activate, and verify new
firmware on the switch using TFTP
copy.
copy tftp://tftp_server_ip_address/
filename system:image
3-41
set boot system filename 3-31
show version 3-21