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What command activates an interface?
What command activates an interface?
Which command is used to set a default gateway on a Cisco device?
Which command is used to set a default gateway on a Cisco device?
What mode is indicated by the '#' symbol in the command prompt?
What mode is indicated by the '#' symbol in the command prompt?
Which command replaces the startup configuration with the active configuration during device initialization?
Which command replaces the startup configuration with the active configuration during device initialization?
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What does the 'description' command do in networking?
What does the 'description' command do in networking?
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Which command is used to merge the startup configuration with the currently active config in RAM?
Which command is used to merge the startup configuration with the currently active config in RAM?
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What does the 'enable' command do?
What does the 'enable' command do?
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'ip route' is used for:
'ip route' is used for:
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Study Notes
Cisco Device Configuration
- Using the
descriptioncommand adds information about the network connected to the interface. - The
no shutdowncommand activates the interface, whileshutdowndeactivates it. - The
enablecommand moves the user from user exec mode to Privileged EXEC mode, indicated by the#symbol in the command prompt.
Config Mode and Interface Configuration
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configure terminallogs the user into Global Configuration mode. -
interface fastethernet/numberenters interface configuration mode for the specified fast ethernet interface. -
hostname namesets a hostname for the current Cisco network device.
Config File Management
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copy running-config startup-configreplaces the startup configuration with the active configuration when the Cisco device initializes. -
copy startup-config running-configmerges the startup configuration with the currently active configuration in RAM.
IP Addressing and Routing
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ip address ip-address maskassigns the specified IP address and subnet mask to an interface. -
ip default-gateway ip_addresssets the default gateway on the Cisco device. -
ip routesets a static route in the IP routing table.
Testing and Security
- The
pingcommand is used to diagnose basic network connectivity. - The
enable secretcommand sets the password required for any user to enter enable mode.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Cisco networking commands with this quiz. Learn about commands like 'description', 'no shutdown', 'enable', and 'configure terminal'. Challenge yourself on configuring interfaces and setting hostnames.
