The new IOS image copies to the Cisco 2960. Tap the “Enter” key to execute the command. Enter “archive download-sw /overwrite /reload tftp:// IOS-file-name.tar” on the command prompt, substituting the “IOS-file-name.tar ” with the actual name of the IOS update image file that is stored in the root directory of the TFTP service on the Windows 7 computer. Enter the Privileged Exec password when requested, and then tap the “Enter” key.ħ. Enter the “enable” command at the command prompt, and tap the “Enter” key. Touch the “Enter” key and the Cisco command line interface (CLI) appears.Ħ. Select the “Flow Control” drop down menu, and choose the “None” setting in the list that appears. Select the “Bits per second:” drop-down box, and then choose the “9600” setting from the list that appears. Select “Connect using:” and then choose the “Com port” in the drop down list, that is being used to connect the Windows 7 computer to the Cisco 2960, and then tap the “Enter” key.Ĥ.

Enter a name for the connection in the “Name:” field presented in the Hyperterminal window that appears, and then tap the “Enter” key. The “HyperTerminal” program will appears.ģ. Select the “Globe” start button on the Windows 7 computer, then select “Computer” and then navigate to the location where the Hyperterminal application files are stored. Attach the other end of the Cisco serial console cable to the Cisco 2960 serial console port.Ģ. Attach one end of the Cisco serial console cable to the 9-pin serial port on the Windows 7 computer. Instructions to Upgrade a Cisco 2960 IOS With a Console Cableġ.

Privilege Exec mode password for the Cisco Catalyst 2960 switch.

IP address of the Microsoft Windows 7 computer.

Cisco IOS image stored in the root directory of the TFTP service application.

Microsoft HyperTerminal install on the Windows 7 computer.Microsoft Windows 7 computer with 9 pin serial port, TFTP service installed, and connected to the same network as the Cisco 2960.Updating the IOS on a Cisco 2960 is a straightforward procedure when connected to the Cisco 2960 command line interface (CLI) using a serial console cable. Like most software, the IOS requires updates to resolve security issues, defects and also to add additional features. The Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System) is a robust platform that provides a high level of reliable performance within most network infrastructures.

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