Connect to my Cisco Switch

[johannesmoolman7574]

Hi Guys

i need some help, i just received my new Cisco 9300 L 48Port Poe and i cannot access the switch to start the config, not even set the IP. i read online that u will need a serial connection. The switch does not have any serial connectors neither my pc.

Can i make a standard crossover cable and connect it to the console port ?

[Jaderson Pessoa]

Step 1	Make sure that no devices are connected to the switch.
Step 2	Connect one end of an ethernet cable to one of the downlink (non-management) ports on the active supervisor and the other end of the ethernet cable to the host (PC/MAC).
Step 3	Set up your PC/MAC as a DHCP client, to obtain the IP address of the switch automatically. You should get an IP address within the 192.168.1.x/24 range. Figure 3. Obtaining the IP Address It may take up to three mins. You must complete the Day 0 setup through the web UI before using the device terminal.
Step 4	Launch a web browser on the PC and enter the device IP address (https://192.168.1.1) in the address bar.
Step 5	Enter the Day 0 username webui and password serial number. Note that the serial number is case sensitive.

Documentation about: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9300/hardware/install/b_c9300_hig/b_c9300_hig_chapter_01000.html

[johannesmoolman7574]

Thanks , ive tried that solution but the switch never gives a IP it my laptop i connect to it just gets a 169 address