Cisco Systems CCNA 2 manual Module 3 Configuring a Router, Module 3 Caution

Module 3: Configuring a Router

Overview

When teaching Module 3, emphasize the empowerment that students will gain from the ability to configure routers and the importance of familiarity with the IOS through extensive practice. There are many tools available to teach IOS:

•The curriculum text and graphics are used to introduce command syntax and context.

•The online command references are integrated.

•CiscoPedia is the IOS command reference in the form of a Windows help file. All CCNA and CCNP commands are included.

•Integrated e-Labs provide guided practice of command syntax.

•Standalone e-SIMs provide more open-ended practice of CCNA 2-level router configuration.

•Hands-on labs are integrated PDF files that should be the core of the learning experience.

Module 3 Caution

Spend a lot of time on this module. Students have wanted to program routers since the first day of CCNA 1. This module presents the core skills that the students will use to build all Cisco device configurations. From this point in the CCNA 2 curriculum through the end of the CCNA 4 curriculum, students may be deprived of the opportunity to learn about the IOS if the student-to-equipment ratio is high. Only the local instructor can decide what mix of lab equipment, group work, creative rotations, lab access, remote access through NetLabs or other solutions, e-Labs, e-SIM, CiscoPedia, and other tools can be used to give students adequate opportunities to learn IOS.

After completing this module, students should be able to perform the following tasks:

•Name a router

•Set passwords

•Examine show commands

•Configure a serial interface

•Configure an Ethernet interface

•Make changes to a router

•Save changes to a router

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