Catalyst 1200
Hardware Installation Guide
Estimated Completion: 14 Min.
Get To Know
Unbox the Catalyst 1200
Unbox the Cisco Catalyst 1200 and familiarize yourself with its impressive features
What's in the Box
- 1AC Power Cord
- 2Ethernet Cable
- 3Technical Support Contact
- 4Mounting Kit
- 5Compliance Information
Get To Know Video
Get To Know the Catalyst 1200
Get to know your new Catalyst 1200. Follow along our video and get the most out of your network
Get Connected
Preparing Your Product
Plug the power cord of the switch into an outlet. Connect your computer to the switch using an ethernet cable. Ensure that your computer is on and proceed to Get Configured
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Configured
Get Your Catalyst 1200 Configured
Day zero configuration of your Catalyst 1200 Series Switch
What You'll Need To Get Started
- 1 An active internet connection.
- 2 A PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch, router, or the included PoE injector to supply power to the access point. Ensure this device is connected to an active wireless network.
- 3 A router or switch (to act as your DHCP Server).
Get Configured
Download The Cisco Business Mobile App

Scan the QR code here to download the app or go to cisco.com/go/cbsapp
Alternative: Web UI (Internet Browswer) Setup
If you do not wish to use the Cisco Business Mobile app you can use the Web UI for setup. These instructions can be found online in the Web UI Setup Document and within this Hardware Installation Guide.
To find the instructions see I'm a Beginner To Networking section above.
Quick Resources:
Get Optimized
Alright, now your device is up and joined to the network. The last step of the onboarding process guides you through some of the more common configurations.
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