#How to log into a cisco 2950 switch how to
#How to log into a cisco 2950 switch install

#How to log into a cisco 2950 switch how to

However, if you need the GUI interface, you should at least set it to use HTTPS rather than HTTP.Ĭheck out my previous post on how to enable SSH access for your switch and then login using a tool like puTTY. If you are a command line pro, you really should disable the web GUI altogether and turn on SSH access only. The next step I recommend is enabling only secure access to your switch. I’ll be writing up another article on how to upgrade the firmware for a Cisco router as there are a couple of things you want to be aware of before doing so. For example, in my case, I just Googled Cisco SG300-10 firmware. To find the new firmware, just Google your switch model with the word firmware at the end. I really do like this feature as it provides a bit of protection in case something goes wrong. In addition, you then have to change the active image to the new firmware version. To update a Cisco switch with new firmware, you have to download it from the Cisco website and then upload it to the switch. But you’d be wrong! It’s probably for security reasons why they don’t do this, but it’s still annoying.

#How to log into a cisco 2950 switch install

Since my cheap Netgear router can check the Internet for a software update and automatically download and install it, you would think a fancy Cisco switch could do the same.

By default, this is VLAN 1 and all ports are by default in VLAN 1. It’s also worth noting that the IP address is assigned to a virtual LAN interface, meaning you can access the device using the IP address regardless of which port is connected on the switch as long as those ports are assigned to the Management VLAN selected at the top. If you know the default gateway for your network, go ahead and add that in also under Administrative Default Gateway. This will make it much easier to manage your switch also. To do this, expand Administration – Management Interface – IPv4 Interface.Ĭhoose Static for IP Address Type and enter in a static IP address. It’ll also be necessary if you’re not using the 192.168.1 network ID. Step 2 – Assign a Static IP Addressīy default, the switch should have a static IP address already, but if not, you should manually set it. You’ll need console access to the device to reset the password. It’s also probably a good idea to enable the Password Recovery Service, just in case you forget the password you set.

You should now be able to remove the default account. Use a strong password and then log out of the cisco account and login using your new account. Make sure that you give the new account full access, which is Read/Write Management Access (15) in Cisco parlance. The first thing you’ll want to do is add another user account so that you can then delete the original cisco user account.