AIS AI2524 user manual Configuration Overview

Chapter 3: Configuration Overview

zWhich WAN protocols you will run on each interface (for exam ple: Frame Relay, HDLC, SMDS, and X.25)

zWhich routing protocol you will use for each network protocol

The Cisco IOS software provides a user interface called a command interpreter, or EXEC, that allows you to configure and manage th router or access server. The user interface also provides context-sensi- tive help. The command interpreter has several command modes, each of which provides a group of related commands that you can use to configure the routing device and display its status. Some commands are available to all users, others can be executed only after the user en- ters an enabling password. Context-sensitive help gives information about command syntax. The command interpreter and its help feature are described in the Understanding the User Interface chapter.

You use the command interpreter (also known as the command-line parser) to configure interfaces, terminal sessions, and asynchronous communications lines. Interfaces are connections to network media, such as Ethernet, Token Ring, and serial media. You configure them to run routing and networking protocols. You configure terminal ses- sions and modems connected to the router or access server so that other network users can log in to the network over asynchronous lines.

You can configure and manage the router or access server, performing such tasks as naming the device, setting the time, configuring SNMP, and setting security.

Follow this basic process to set up your access server or router:

1.Attach an RS-232 ASCII terminal to the system console port lo cated at the rear of the router.

2.Configure the terminal to operate at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no par- ity, 2 stop bits.

3.Power up the router. The setup command facility runs automati cally for initial startup.

4.Perform general system configuration.

5.Configure your system by referring to the appropriate part in th documentation.

To enhance the configuration, perform the protocol-specific tasks de- scribed in the appropriate chapters of this guide.

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