Cisco Systems ISR4451XK9 manual Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router

C H A P T E R 4

Initial Configuration

This chapter describes how to perform the initial configuration on the router after you have installed and connected it. It contains the following sections:

•Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router, page 4-1

–Using Cisco Setup Command Facility, page 4-1

–Using Cisco IOS-XECLI—Manual Configuration, page 4-5

•Verifying the Initial Configuration, page 4-23

Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router

You can perform initial configuration on the router with the help of the following tools:

•Using Cisco Setup Command Facility

•Using Cisco IOS-XECLI—Manual Configuration

Using Cisco Setup Command Facility

The setup command facility prompts you to enter the information that is needed to configure a router quickly. The facility steps you through a initial configuration, including LAN and WAN interfaces. For more general information about the setup command facility, see the following document:

Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide, Release 12.4, Part 2: Cisco IOS User Interfaces:Using AutoInstall and Setup: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/fundamentals/configuration/guide/12_4/cf_12_4_book.html

This section explains how to configure a hostname for the router, set passwords, and configure an interface tocommunicate with the management network.

Note The messages that are displayed will vary based on your router model, the installed interface modules, and the software image. The following example and the user entries (in bold) are shown as examples only.

Note If you make a mistake while using the setup command facility, you can exit and run the setup command facility again. Press Ctrl-C, and enter the setup command in privileged EXEC mode (Router#).

Hardware Installation Guide for the Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router

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