Specifications
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Preface
- Getting Started
- Basic Router Configuration
- Interface Port Labels
- Viewing the Default Configuration
- Information Needed for Configuration
- Configuring Basic Parameters
- Configuring Static Routes
- Configuring Dynamic Routes
- Configuring Enhanced IGRP
- Basic Router Configuration
- Configuring Your Router for Ethernet and DSL Access
- Sample Network Deployments
- Configuring PPP over Ethernet with NAT
- Configuring PPP over ATM with NAT
- Configuring a LAN with DHCP and VLANs
- Configuring a VPN Using Easy VPN and an IPSec Tunnel
- Configure the IKE Policy
- Configure Group Policy Information
- Apply Mode Configuration to the Crypto Map
- Enable Policy Lookup
- Configure IPSec Transforms and Protocols
- Configure the IPSec Crypto Method and Parameters
- Apply the Crypto Map to the Physical Interface
- Create an Easy VPN Remote Configuration
- Verifying Your Easy VPN Configuration
- Configuration Example
- Configuring VPNs Using an IPSec Tunnel and Generic Routing Encapsulation
- Configuring a Simple Firewall
- Configuring a Wireless LAN Connection
- Sample Configuration
- Configuring Additional Features and Troubleshooting
- Additional Configuration Options
- Configuring Security Features
- Configuring Dial Backup and Remote Management
- Troubleshooting
- Reference Information
- Cisco IOS Software Basic Skills
- Concepts
- ROM Monitor
- Common Port Assignments
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APPENDIX
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Cisco IOS Software Basic Skills
Understanding how to use Cisco IOS software can save you time when you are configuring your router.
If you need a refresher, take a few minutes to read this appendix.
This appendix contains the following sections:
• Configuring the Router from a PC
• Understanding Command Modes
• Getting Help
• Enable Secret Passwords and Enable Passwords
• Entering Global Configuration Mode
• Using Commands
• Saving Configuration Changes
• Summary
• Where to Go Next
If you are already familiar with Cisco IOS software, go to one of the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “Basic Router Configuration”
• Chapter 2, “Sample Network Deployments”
• One of the configuration topic chapters in Part 3
Configuring the Router from a PC
You can configure your router from a PC connected through the console port using terminal emulation
software. The PC uses this software to send commands to your router.
Table A-1 lists some common
types of this software, which are based on the type of PC you are using.
Ta b l e A-1 Terminal Emulation Software
PC Operating System Software
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000,
Windows
NT, Windows XP
HyperTerm (included with Windows software),
ProComm Plus
Windows 3.1 Terminal (included with Windows software)
Macintosh ProComm, VersaTerm (supplied separately)