Cisco Systems OL-6426-02 manual Cisco IOS Software Basic Skills, Configuring the Router from a PC

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Cisco IOS Software Basic Skills

Understanding how to use Cisco IOS software can save you time when you are configuring your router. If you need a refresher, take a few minutes to read this appendix.

This appendix contains the following sections:

•Configuring the Router from a PC

•Understanding Command Modes

•Getting Help

•Enable Secret Passwords and Enable Passwords

•Entering Global Configuration Mode

•Using Commands

•Saving Configuration Changes

•Summary

•Where to Go Next

If you are already familiar with Cisco IOS software, go to one of the following chapters:

•Chapter 1, “Basic Router Configuration”

•Chapter 2, “Sample Network Deployments”

•One of the configuration topic chapters in this guide

Configuring the Router from a PC

You can configure your router from a PC connected through the console port using terminal emulation software. The PC uses this software to send commands to your router. Table A-1lists some common types of this software, which are based on the type of PC you are using.

	Table A-1	Terminal Emulation Software
	PC Operating System		Software
	Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000,		HyperTerm (included with Windows software),
	Windows NT, Windows XP		ProComm Plus
	Windows 3.1		Terminal (included with Windows software)
	Macintosh		ProComm, VersaTerm (supplied separately)
		Cisco 1800 Series Integrated Services Routers (Fixed) Software Configuration Guide
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