Specifications

Chapter 1 Introduction to Router Configuration
Configuring the Router from a PC
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Configuring the Router from a PC
If you are configuring your router from a PC (not a dumb terminal), you need a
type of communications software called terminal emulation software. The PC
uses this software to send commands to your router. Table 1-1 lists some common
names for this software, based on the type of PC you are using.
You can use the terminal emulation to change settings for the type of device that
is connected to the PC, in this case a router. Configure the software to the
following settings, so that your PC can communicate with your router:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• No parity
• 1 stop bit
• No flow control
You can now configure your router by using your PC.
Understanding Command Modes
This section describes the Cisco IOS command mode structure. Each command
mode supports specific Cisco IOS commands. For example, the interface
type_number command is used only when in global configuration mode.
Table 1-1 Terminal Emulation Software
PC Operating System Software
Windows 95,
Windows NT
HyperTerminal (included with Windows
software)
Windows 3.1 Terminal (included with Windows software)
Macintosh ProComm, VersaTerm (supplied separately)