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What command activates an interface?
Which command is used to set a default gateway on a Cisco device?
What mode is indicated by the '#' symbol in the command prompt?
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?
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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?
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'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.
