Figured it out.
interface Ethernet0/0
nameif inside
security-level 100
ip address 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0
Set the IP on laptop to 192.168.2.2
connected a straight through cable from the 0/0 port to a switch and aother straight through cable from switch to laptop.
Started TFTP server on laptop and copied the IOS.
hopes this helps anyone else with same question.