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Getting Started
Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) is an easy-to-u se Internet
browser-based software tool designed for configuring LAN, WAN , and security
features on a router. SDM is designed for resellers and network administrators of
small- to medium-sized businesses who are proficient in LAN fundamentals and
basic network design.
For fast and efficient configuration of Ethernet networks, WAN connectivity,
firewalls and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), SDM prompts you through the
setup process with wizards—sequenced screens that break down the configuration
steps and provide you with explanatory text. You can then edit the basic
configuration you created, for greater control over the router and the network.
SDM requires no previous experience with Cisco devices or the Cisco
command-line interface (CLI).
When you start SDM, it displays the Home Page, a window with system and
configuration overview information that gives you important information about
your router hardware and software. You can use this to determine what you want
to configure. After you complete a configuration, SDM can help you test and
troubleshoot it so that you can ensure that the configuration works.
SDM also features a Monitor mode, which enables you to observe router
performance and gather statistics associated with configurations that you have
made on the router.