Cisco Systems ISR4451XK9 Configuring the Router Hostname, Command or Action Purpose, Example

Chapter 4 Initial Configuration

Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router

•Saving Your Router Configuration, page 4-20(Required)

•Saving Backup Copies of Configuration and System Image, page 4-20(Optional)

Configuring the Router Hostname

The hostname is used in CLI prompts and default configuration filenames. If you do not configure the router hostname, the router uses the factory-assigned default hostname “Router.”

SUMMARY STEPS

1.enable

2.configure terminal

3.hostname name

4.Verify that the router prompt displays your new hostname.

5.end

DETAILED STEPS

	Command or Action	Purpose
Step 1
	enable	Enables privileged EXEC mode.
		• Enter your password if prompted.
	Example:
	Router> enable
Step 2
	configure terminal	Enters global configuration mode.
	Example:
	Router# configure terminal
Step 3
	hostname name	Specifies or modifies the hostname for the network server.
	Example:
	Router(config)# hostname myrouter
Step 4
	Verify that the router prompt displays your new	—
	hostname.
	Example:
	myrouter(config)#
Step 5
	end	(Optional) Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
	Example:
	myrouter# end

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

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