What is initial router configuration?

A router must be configured with specific settings before it can be deployed. New routers are not configured. They must be initially configured using the console port.

How do I setup my Cisco router for the first time?

Step-by-Step Configuration of Cisco Routers

1. Step1: Configure Access Passwords.
2. Step2: Configure a Router Hostname.
3. Step3: Configure IP addresses for Router Interfaces.
4. Step4: Configure Routing (Static or Dynamic)
5. Step5: Save your configuration.
6. Step 6 (optional): Configure NAT.
7. Step 7 (optional): Configure DHCP.

What tasks should be completed when initially configuring a router?

The following tasks should be completed when configuring initial settings on a router.

• Configure the device name. Router(config)# hostname.
• Secure privileged EXEC mode.
• Secure user EXEC mode.
• Secure remote Telnet / SSH access.
• Secure all passwords in the config file.
• Provide legal notification.
• Save the configuration.

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog Yes No Cisco?

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: The setup command facility prompts you for basic information about your router and network, and it creates an initial configuration file. Press Ctrl-C, and enter the setup command at the privileged EXEC mode prompt (Router#).

What is the purpose of the startup configuration file on a Cisco router?

Explanation:The startup configuration file is stored in NVRAM and contains the commands needed to initially configure a router. It also creates the running configuration file that is stored in in RAM.

How do I Configure my Cisco router for the initial configuration?

For the initial configuration, we recommend using Cisco Configuration Professional Express. For instructions on how to use Cisco Configuration Professional Express to configure the router, see Cisco Configuration Professional Express User’s Guide . You may also initially configure your router by using the Cisco IOS command-line…

How do I configure the initial router settings using the CLI?

To configure the initial router settings by using the setup command facility, follow these steps: Step 1 Set up a console connection to your router, and enter privileged EXEC mode. For instructions on how to enter privileged EXEC mode, see Step 1 through Step 4 in the “Cisco IOS CLI” section.

How do I set up a Cisco router in Linux terminal?

Press Ctrl-C, and enter the setup command at the privileged EXEC mode prompt (Router#). For more information on using the setup command facility, see “The Setup Command” chapter in Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference, Release 12.2T.

How do I set up a Cisco router on a Mac?

Press Ctrl-C, and enter the setup command at the privileged EXEC mode prompt (Router#). For more information on using the setup command facility, see The Setup Command chapter in Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference , Release 12.2T, at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_2t/fun/command/reference/122tfr.html