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Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router
line console exec-timeout 2 30
The following example shows how to set the console idle privileged EXEC timeout to 10 seconds:
line console exec-timeout 0 10
Configuring Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces
This sections shows how to assign an IP address and interface description to an Ethernet interface on your router.
For comprehensive configuration information on Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, see the “Configuring LAN Interfaces” chapter of the Cisco IOS Interface and Hardware Component Configuration Guide.
For information on interface numbering, see the software configuration guide for your router.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.enable
2.show ip interface brief
3.configure terminal
4.interface {fastethernet gigabitethernet} 0/port
5.description string
6.ip address ip-address mask
7.no shutdown
8.end
9.show ip interface brief
DETAILED STEPS
| Command or Action | Purpose |
Step 1 | | |
enable | Enables privileged EXEC mode. |
| | • Enter your password if prompted. |
| Example: | |
| Router> enable | |
Step 2 | | |
show ip interface brief | Displays a brief status of the interfaces that are configured |
| | for IP. |
| Example: | • Learn which type of Ethernet interface is on your |
| Router# show ip interface brief | router. |
Step 3 | | |
configure terminal | Enters global configuration mode. |
| Example: | |
| Router# configure terminal | |
| | |
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Console and Auxiliary Port Considerations
Chassis Airflow Diagram
Configuring the Auxiliary Line
Objectives
Audience
Section Title Description
Organization
Conventions
Convention Indication
Bewaar Deze Instructies
Aviso Instruções Importantes DE Segurança
Warnung Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Avvertenza Importanti Istruzioni Sulla Sicurezza
Guarde Estas Instrucciones
GEM Disse Anvisninger
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Xiv
Related Documentation
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Searching within Cisco Documents
Safety Warnings
Overview of the Router
SYS ACT PoE12
Safety Warnings for Finland, Norway and Sweden
Chassis Views
Cisco
Wlan
Antenna mounts1 LEDs2
SYS ACT
4 or 5 GHz
Hardware Features
Overview of the Router Hardware Features
Product Serial Number Location
Clei
Product ID PID Compliance label
Built-In Interfaces
Cisco Product Identification Tool
Clei
USB
Removable, Interchangeable, and Optional Modules
Interface Description
Such as security tokens and flash memory
Series 1905 1921
Memory
External Modules In chassis slots Internal Modules
Dram
SYS
LED Indicators
Color Description Location
ISM/WLAN
Real-Time Clock
Wireless LAN Connectivity
Chassis Ventilation
Chassis Security
Slot Number Slot Type Slot Numbering Range
Baud Reset Button
Interface Numbering
Onboard Ports 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Power
Specifications
Description Specification Physical
Transportation and Storage Environment
Description Specification
Ports
Acoustic
TIA/EIA/IS-968
CNS
Regulatory Compliance
ITU-T G.823, G.824
Safety Recommendations
General Guidelines
Safety with Electricity
General Site Requirements
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Site Environment
Power Supply Considerations
Site Configuration
Inspecting the Router
Installation Checklist
Wireless LAN Considerations
Task Verified by
Task Verified by Date
Installation Checklist for Site Router Name
Site Log
Router quick start guide received
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Console Port Connections
Console and Auxiliary Port Considerations
About Console and Auxiliary Ports
USB Console OS Compatibility
EIA/TIA-232 Port
USB Serial Console
Ethernet Connections
Preparing to Connect to a Network
Auxiliary Port Connections
Serial Connections
About Serial Connections
Configuring Serial Connections
Signaling Standards Supported
Serial DTE or DCE Devices
Distance for
Transmission Speeds and Distance Limitations
Asynchronous/Synchronous Serial Module Baud Rates
EIA/TIA-232 EIA-530 Distance for USB Rate bps Feet Meters
Low-Capacitance Cable
Isdn BRI Connections
CSU/DSU Connections
For more information on BRI WICs, refer to Cisco.com
Internal Modules
Internal services module ISM
About Modules
Router’s internal components include the following
Plug-In Modules
Setting Up the Chassis
Chassis Airflow Diagram
Wall-Mounting the Chassis
Setting the Chassis on a Desktop
Chassis Grounding
253711
Procedure
Wall-Mounting Features on the Cisco 1941 Router
Rack-Mounting the Chassis
Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco 1900 Series Routers
253712
Installing the Chassis Ground Connection
9shows how to attach the brackets to the rack
11 Chassis Ground Connection on the Cisco 1941 Router
Connecting WAN and LAN Cables
Safety Messages
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Ports and Cabling
Port Type, Color Connected to Cable
Connecting to the Console Port with Microsoft Windows
Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem
Connection Procedures and Precautions
12 Connecting the Console Cable to the Router
Open the Linux Terminal window
Connecting to the Console Port with Mac OS
Connecting to the Console Port with Linux
Connect the Linux USB port to the router
Before You Begin Procedure
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver
Using the Add Remove Programs Utility
Uninstalling the Cisco USB Driver
Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver
Before You Begin
Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver
Using the Setup.exe Program
Connecting to the Auxiliary Port
13 Connecting a Modem to the Router
Connecting Power
Connecting to AC Power
Wire Size Wire Terminal Lug Protection
Connecting to DC Power
DC Wiring Requirements for Cisco 1900 Series Routers
DC Input
Cisco 1900 Series Router Wiring Procedure for DC Input
14 DC Power Wire Connection
15 Installing the Plastic Safety Cover
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Powering up the Router
Checklist Before Powering Up the Cisco Router
Powering Up the Cisco Router
Related Information
5-6 to configure the router
Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router
Using the Cisco Setup Command Facility
Verifying the Front Panel LED Indications
System displays a summary of the available interfaces
To proceed using the setup command facility, enter yes
Enter a hostname for the router
System creates the following configuration command script
System displays the user prompt
Using Cisco Configuration Professional Express
Using the Cisco CLI-Manual Configuration
Type enable to enter privileged Exec mode
Initial CLI Configuration
When the system message appears on the router, enter no
Press Return to bring up the Router prompt
Verify that the router prompt displays your new hostname
Configuring the Router Hostname
Command or Action Purpose
Example
Configuring the Enable and Enable Secret Passwords
Optional Returns to privileged Exec mode
Configuring the Console Idle Privileged Exec Timeout
Example shows how to specify no timeout. Setting
Command collection mode
That the privileged Exec command interpreter waits until
Exec-timeout value to 0 will cause the router to
Learn which type of Ethernet interface is on your
Configuring Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces
For IP
Configuring the GigabitEthernet Interface
Sample Output for the show ip interface brief Command
Specifying a Default Route or Gateway of Last Resort
Configuring IP Routing and IP Protocols
Routerconfig# ip routing
Gateway of Last Resort
Specifying a Default Route Example
Sample Output for the show ip route Command
Make sure that you configure all vty lines on your
Starts the line configuration command collection mode for
Virtual terminal lines vty for remote console access
Line vty ? command
Configuring the Auxiliary Line
Example
Verifying Network Connectivity
Auxiliary line
Diagnoses initial network connectivity
Connected host for each configured interface
If you want to test the vty line password, perform this
To verify connectivity, ping the next hop router or
Saves the running configuration to the startup
Saving Your Router Configuration
Saving Backup Copies of Configuration and System Image
Configuration
Copying the Startup Configuration to a Tftp Server Example
Copying from Flash Memory to a Tftp Server Example
Verifying the Initial Configuration
Nvram
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Activating a New Software Package or Feature
Getting Software Licenses for the Router
RMA License Transfer
1shows the steps for software activation
Additional Information
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