This guide describes how to use Express Setup to initially configure your Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C switches. It also covers switch management options, basic installation, port and module connectivity, and troubleshooting.
This guide walks you through the Express Setup process to configure the initial IP address, VLAN, and password for Catalyst 3560-C and 2960‑C switches. It also covers hardware installation, connecting Ethernet cables, and using the web‑based Device Manager.
Additional sections provide troubleshooting tips, instructions for resetting the switch to factory defaults, and links to Cisco’s online documentation and support resources. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Default management IP address | 10.0.0.1 |
|---|---|
| Default password | cisco |
| POST duration after power‑on | approximately 30 seconds |
Make sure no devices are connected, verify that the SYSTEM and STAT LEDs are green, and ensure the PC is using DHCP before pressing the Mode button.
Press the Reset button on the rear panel or hold the Mode button for about 10 seconds (3 seconds until LEDs flash, then 7 more seconds) until the LEDs stop flashing and the switch restarts.
Open a web browser, enter the switch’s IP address (default 10.0.0.1), and log in with the username (blank) and the password you set during Express Setup.