Cisco Meraki Local Status Page: Catalyst IOS XE Switches

Catalyst IOS XE LSP Overview

This article covers the features, configuration options, and access methods available on the Cisco Meraki Local Status Page (LSP) for Catalyst IOS XE switches. It outlines how to use the LSP for monitoring connectivity, adjusting network settings, troubleshooting, and managing various configuration options. The default username is "admin" and the password is the Serial Number/Cloud ID.

Accessing the Catalyst IOS XE Local Status Page

In order to access the local status page DHCP is typically provided by the management port, otherwise, configure a device with the following IP settings, and then browse the address in a web browser or "switch.meraki.com".
IP address: 198.18.0.2
Subnet mask:255.255.255.240
DNS: 198.18.0.1

To physically access the Local Status Page on catalyst hardware, the management port should be used, NOT the console port. The console port does NOT provide access to the LSP and is only used to get basic progress information during a migration and has no use once a device has moved to the dashboard. Depending on the model of the switch, the management port may be on the right-side or the bottom-side as labeled below:

Furthermore, accessing the Local Status page of IOS XE Catalyst switches (17.5.1+) differs from traditional Meraki devices. Once connected to the local status page, you will be prompted to login to a page that looks different and without any information available prior to authentication:

Catalyst IOS XE Local Status Page Options 

Catalyst IOS XE switches offer the following information and configuration options on their local status page:

• Connection
  Provides information regarding the client's connectivity to the switch, the switch's current network, VLAN information, as well as other cloud connectivity and status information.

• Administration
  Provides options for setting the IP address of the switch, other addressing settings.
  The Download support data function will allow you to download a special file to submit to Meraki support for additional troubleshooting if you are unable to get the unit online (see more in Support Data Bundle (SDB) article).

• Switchport
  Provides switchport operational status, bytes in/out, and basic port configuration. Also provides options for limited configuration changes, including enabled/disabled, native VLAN, Allowed VLAN(s), and link negotiation(on the right-hand side not visible below).