Chapter1 Cisco SDM Express
Basic Configuration
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Cisco SDM Express
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This task is bypassed if SDP or Cisco Network Services is chosen for
provisioning the router.
•Identify DNS servers and your organization's domain name. Consult yo ur
network administrator or Internet service provider for this information.
This task is bypassed if SDP or Cisco Network Services is chosen for
provisioning the router.
•Create a WAN connection.
•Create a firewall for the LAN and WAN connections.
•Make settings that will enhance network security and performance.
To configure additional interfaces, and to make more advanced configuration
settings, use Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (CiscoSDM). See
CiscoRouter and Security Device Manager for more information.
Basic Configuration
The Basic Configuration window lets you name the router that you are
configuring, enter the domain name for your organization, and contr ol access to
CiscoSDM Express, Cisco Router and Security Device Manager, and the CLI.

Hostname Field

Enter the name you want to give the router.
Domain Name Field
Enter the domain name for your organization. An example of a domain name is
cisco.com, but your domain name might end with a different suffix, such as .org
or .net.

Username and Password Fields

You must set the username and password for Cisco SDM Express us ers and Telnet
users.