Chapter 3 Installing the Router

Configuring the Router

Note The interface numbering that appears is dependent on the type of Cisco modular router platform and on the installed interface modules and cards.

 

Current interface summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controller

Timeslots

D-Channel Configurable modes Status

 

 

T1 0/0

24

23

pri/channelized

Administratively up

 

 

Interface

 

 

IP-Address

OK?

Method

Status

Prol

 

FastEthernet0/0

 

unassigned

NO

unset

up

up

 

FastEthernet0/1

 

unassigned

NO

unset

up

dow

Step 9

Choose one of the available interfaces for connecting the router to the management network:

 

Enter interface name used to connect to the

 

 

 

 

 

management network from the above interface summary: fastethernet0/0

 

Step 10

Respond to the following prompts as appropriate for your network:

 

 

Configuring interface FastEthernet0/0:

 

 

 

 

Use the 100 Base-TX (RJ-45) connector? [yes]: yes

Operate in full-duplex mode? [no]: no

Configure IP on this interface? [yes]: yes

IP address for this interface: 172.1.2.3

Subnet mask for this interface [255.255.0.0] : 255.255.0.0

Class B network is 172.1.0.0, 16 subnet bits; mask is /16

The configuration is displayed:

The following configuration command script was created:

hostname fig

enable secret 5 $1$D5P6$PYx41/lQIASK.HcSbfO5q1 enable password xxxxxx

line vty 0 4 password xxxxxx

snmp-server community public

!

no ip routing

!

interface FastEthernet0/0 no shutdown

media-type 100BaseX half-duplex

ip address 172.1.2.3 255.255.0.0

!

interface FastEthernet0/1 shutdown

no ip address

!

end

Step 11 Respond to the following prompts. Choose [2] to save the initial configuration.:

[0]Go to the IOS command prompt without saving this config.

[1]Return back to the setup without saving this config.

[2]Save this configuration to nvram and exit.

 

Enter your selection

[2]:

2

 

 

 

 

Building configuration...

 

 

 

 

 

Use the enabled mode

'configure' command to modify this configuration.

 

 

 

Cisco 3700 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3700 Series specifications

Cisco Systems 3700 Series routers are a pivotal part of Cisco's portfolio, designed for medium to large enterprises aiming to deliver secure and efficient networking capabilities. Introduced as a versatile solution, these routers provide a comprehensive blend of performance, scalability, and investment protection.

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The 3700 Series is built on Cisco's IOS (Internetwork Operating System), ensuring robust and high-quality performance. It supports advanced routing protocols including EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP, facilitating efficient data transmission across diverse environments. This versatility helps organizations implement sophisticated multi-site connectivity and enables reliable performance in complex network scenarios.

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