Quick Start Guide
Cisco MS200X Series 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet
Access Switches
Package Contents
• MS200X-24, MS200X-24S, or MS200X-24P 10/100 Ethernet
Access Switch
• Power Cord
• Rackmount Kit and Rubber Feet
• Console Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Product Warranty
• Pointer Card with China RoHS
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Cisco MS200X Series 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet
Access Switch. This guide describes how to physically install your
MS200X switch and how to use the web-based interface and the console
port to access and manage the switch. For additional information, see
www.cisco.com/go/cn/ms200x.
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following:
• RJ-45 Ethernet cables (Category 5E or higher) for connecting network
devices and console cable for using the console port to manage your
switch.
• Mounting hardware and related tools. The mounting kit included with
the switch contains four rubber feet for desktop placement, and two
brackets and eight M5 screws for rack mounting.
• A PC for using the web-based interface or the console port to manage
your switch. Verify that your PC meets the following requirements:
– Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher), Firefox 3.0 (or higher), Chrome 5.0
(or higher), or Safari 3.0 (or higher)
– Windows XP, Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit and
64-bit), Mac OS X 10.5 (or 10.6), or Linux 2.5 (or 2.6)
MS200X Switch Features
This section lists the available product models, and describes the exterior
of the switch to help you familiarize with your switch.
Product Models
Model Configuration
MS200X-24 24 10/100M RJ-45 Ethernet ports, 2 dual-purpose ports
(2 10/100/1000M RJ-45 ports and 2 SFP module slots),
and 1 RJ-45 console port
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Front Panel
MS200X-24S 24 10/100M RJ-45 Ethernet ports, 2 dual-purpose ports
(2 10/100/1000M RJ-45 ports and 2 SFP module slots),
and 1 RJ-45 console port
MS200X-24P 24 10/100M RJ-45 Ethernet ports with PoE support,
2 dual-purpose ports (2 10/100/1000M RJ-45 ports and
2 SFP module slots), and 1 RJ-45 console port
RJ-45
Ethernet
Ports
The RJ-45 Ethernet ports are used to connect network
devices (such as computers, printers, and access points)
to the switch.
MiniGBIC
Ports
The miniGBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) ports are
connection points for miniGBIC modules, so the switch
can uplink to other switches by using fiber-optic cable.
• The miniGBIC ports are compatible with Cisco
miniGBIC modules MFEBX1, MFEFX1, MFELX1,
MGBBX1, MGBLH1, MGBLX1, and MGBSX1.
• The miniGBIC port is a combination port, shared with
one other RJ-45 port. When the miniGBIC port is
active, the adjacent RJ-45 port is disabled.
• The lights of the corresponding RJ-45 ports light to
the respond to the miniGBIC port traffic.
Console Port The Console port is used to connect the supplied
console cable to a computer’s serial port for
configuration using a terminal emulation program.
Link/ACT
Lights
(Green) These lights are located on the left of the
10/100M RJ-45 Ethernet ports. Lights steady when a
10/100 Mbps link between the corresponding port and
other device is detected. Flashes when the port is
passing traffic.
Model Configuration
24 x RJ-45
Ethernet Ports
Link/ACT
Light
Link/ACT
Light
2 x Dual-purpose
Ports
Console
Port
PoE Light
(if present)
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Back Panel
WARNING The fuse is in the neutral (N).
Default Settings
These are the default settings used when configuring your MS200X switch
for the first time.
PoE Lights
(if present)
(Amber) These lights are located on the right of the
10/100M RJ-45 Ethernet ports (for MS200X-24P switch
only). Lights steady to indicate that power is being
supplied to a device attached to the corresponding port.
Link/ACT
Lights
(Green) These lights are located on the left of the
dual-purpose ports. Lights steady when a
10/100/1000 Mbps link between the corresponding port
and other device is detected. Flashes when the port is
passing traffic.
System Light (Green) Lights steady when the switch is powered on,
and flashes when booting, performing self tests, and
acquiring an IP address. If the light flashes amber, the
switch has detected a hardware failure, a firmware failure,
and/or a configuration file error.
RESET
Button
The RESET button can be used to reboot or reset the
switch. See Returning the MS200X Switch to the
Factory Default Settings for more information.
Power Port The Power port is used to connect the switch to power.
Grounding
Screw
The grounding screw is used to connect a grounding
cable to the chassis if necessary.
Parameter Default Value
Username cisco
Password cisco
Switch IP 192.168.1.254
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Mounting the MS200X
You can place your MS200X switch on a desktop, mount it on a wall, or
mount it in a rack.
Placement Tips
•Ambient Temperature—To prevent the switch from overheating, do not
operate the MS200X-24 switch in an area that exceeds an ambient
temperature of 104°F (40°C), and do not operate the MS200X-24S or
MS200X-24P switch in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of
122°F (50°C).
•Air Flow—Be sure that there is adequate air flow around the switch.
• Mechanical Loading—Be sure that the switch is level and stable to
avoid any hazardous conditions.
To place the switch on a desktop, install the four supplied rubber feet at the
bottom of the switch. Place the switch on a flat surface.
Rack Mounting
You can mount the MS200X switch in any standard size, 19-inch (about
48 cm) wide rack. The switch requires 1 rack unit (RU) of space, which is
1.75 inches (44.45 mm) high.
CAUTION Do not overload the power outlet or circuit when installing
multiple devices in a rack. For stability, load the rack from the
bottom to the top, with the heaviest devices on the bottom. A
top-heavy rack is likely to be unstable and might tip over.
To install the switch into a 19-inch standard chassis:
STEP 1 Attach one of the supplied brackets on the side of the switch so that
the four holes align to the screw holes, and use the four supplied
M5 screws to secure it.
STEP 2 Repeat Step 1 for the other side of the switch.
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TEP 3 After the brackets are securely attached, the switch is now ready to
be installed into a standard 19-inch rack as shown below.
Wall Mounting
The MS200X switch can be wall-mounted by utilizing the supplied rack
mounting brackets.
WARNING Insecure mounting might damage the switch or cause injury.
Cisco is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure
wall-mounting.
To mount the switch to the wall:
STEP 1 Determine where you want to mount the switch. Verify that the
surface is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy.
STEP 2 Attach one of the supplied brackets on the side of the switch, and
use two pan head M5 screws to secure it.
STEP 3 Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the
opposite side.
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TEP 4 For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure that the
switch is attached securely to the wall. Mount the switch with the
front panel facing down as shown below.
Connecting Network Devices
To connect your MS200X switch to the network:
STEP 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a computer,
printer, network storage, or other network devices.
STEP 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the
numbered Ethernet ports of the switch.
The light of the port lights if the device connected is active.
STEP 3 Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for each device that you want to
connect to the switch.
NOTE Cisco strongly recommends using CAT-5E or better cable to
connect network devices. When you connect your network devices, do
not exceed the maximum cabling distance of 100 meters (328 feet). It
can take up to one minute for attached devices or the LAN to be
operational after it is connected. This is normal behavior.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Considerations
If your switch is the PoE model (MS200X-24P), consider the following:
As a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device, the switch can deliver a
maximum of 30 Watts per PoE port to a Powered Device (PD) and a total of
370 Watts per all PoE ports to Powered Devices.
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Configuring the MS200X Switch
The MS200X switch can be accessed and managed over your IP network
using the web-based interface or by the Switch Command Line Interface
through the console port. Using the console port requires advanced user
skills.
Configuring Your Switch Using the Web-based Interface
In order to access the switch with a web-based interface, you must know
the IP address that the switch is currently using. The default configuration
of the switch is to use its factory default IP address of 192.168.1.254.
NOTE If the IP address of the switch changes, your access to the switch
will be lost and you must enter the new IP address to use the web-based
interface.
To configure the switch using the web-based interface:
STEP 1 Power on the computer and your switch.
STEP 2 Connect the computer to the switch.
You can connect to the same IP subnet as the switch by
connecting them directly with an Ethernet cable, or by connecting
to the same LAN where the switch is located through other
switches. You can also connect your computer to the switch from
another IP subnet through one or more IP routers.
STEP 3 Set up the IP configuration on your computer.
a. If the switch is using the default static IP address of
192.168.1.254, you must choose an IP address in the range of
192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.253 that is not already in use.
b. If the IP addresses will be assigned by DHCP, make sure that
your DHCP server is running and can be reached from the
switch and the computer. You may need to disconnect and
reconnect the devices for them to discover their new IP
addresses from the DHCP server.
NOTE Details on how to change the IP address on your computer
depend upon the type of architecture and operating system that
you are using. Use your computers local Help and Support
functionality and search for “IP Addressing”.
STEP 4 Open a Web browser window. If you are prompted to install an
Active-X plug-in when connecting to the device, follow the
prompts to accept the plug-in.
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TEP 5 Enter the switch IP address in the address bar and press Enter. For
example, http://192.168.1.254.
STEP 6 When the login page appears, enter the username and password.
The default username is cisco. The default password is cisco.
Usernames and passwords are both case sensitive.
STEP 7 Click Login.
STEP 8 If this is the first time that you have logged on with the default
username and password, the Change Password page opens.
Enter a new administrator password and then click Apply.
The Getting Started page displays. You are now ready to
configure the switch. Refer to the
Cisco MS200X Series 24-Port
10/100 Ethernet Access Switches Administration Guide
or see the
help page for further information.
NOTE Make sure that any configuration changes made are saved
before exiting from the web-based interface by clicking on the
Save icon. Exiting before you save your configuration will result in all
changes being lost.
Configuring Your Switch Using the Console Port
To configure the switch using the console port:
STEP 1 Connect a computer to the switch console port using the supplied
console cable.
STEP 2 Start a console port utility such as HyperTerminal on the computer.
STEP 3 Configure the utility with the following parameters:
• 9,600 bits per second
• 8 data bits
• no parity
• 1 stop bit
• no flow control
STEP 4 Enter a username and password. The default username is cisco,
and the default password is cisco. Usernames and passwords are
both case sensitive.
STEP 5 If this is the first time that you have logged on with the default
username and password, the following message appears:
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Please change your password from the default
settings. Please change the password for better
protection of your network. Do you want to change
the password (Y/N) [Y]?
STEP 6 Select Y, and enter a new administrator password.
You are now ready to configure the switch. Refer to the
Cisco
MS200X Series 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Access Switches
Command Line Reference
for further information.
NOTE Make sure that any configuration changes made are saved
before exiting.
Troubleshoot Your Connection
If you cannot access your switch from the web-based interface, the switch
may not be reachable from your computer. You can test network
connections by using ping on a computer running Windows:
STEP 1 Open a command window by using Start > Run and enter cmd.
STEP 2 At the Command window prompt enter ping and the switch IP
address. For example ping 192.168.1.254 (the default static IP
address of the switch).
If you can reach the switch, you should get a reply similar to the
following:
Pinging 192.168.1.254 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.1.254:bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
If you can reach the switch, you should get a reply similar to the
following:
Pinging 192.168.1.254 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Returning the MS200X Switch to the
Factory Default Settings
To use the RESET button to reboot or reset the switch, do the following:
• To reboot the switch, press the RESET button for less than ten seconds.
• To restore the switch to its factory default settings, press-and-hold the
RESET button for more than ten seconds.
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Where to Go From Here
WARNING This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
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