5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of using the Tab key in the Command-Line Interface?
To auto-complete commands and reduce typing errors
What is the difference between User EXEC Mode and Privileged EXEC Mode?
User EXEC Mode is used for basic commands, while Privileged EXEC Mode is used for advanced commands
What is the purpose of configuring passwords for Mode 1 and Mode 2?
To secure the device from unauthorized access
What is the VTY configuration password used for?
To secure the device's remote access
What is the purpose of the 'hostname' command in the Command-Line Interface?
To rename the device
Study Notes
Connect Switch and Router
- Connect to a Cisco device using the Console port
- Use a Terminal Emulator such as PuTTY to connect to the device
Command-Line Interface (CLI)
- CLI has two main modes: User EXEC Mode and Privileged EXEC Mode
- User EXEC Mode is the initial mode after login, represented by a > symbol
- Privileged EXEC Mode is accessed by entering the
enablecommand, represented by a # symbol - Use the
conf tcommand to enter Global Configuration Mode
Navigation and Shortcuts
- Use the
Tabkey to auto-complete commands - Use
exitcommand to exit current mode and return to previous mode - Use keyboard help to get assistance with commands
Device Configuration
- Configure a hostname for the device using the
hostnamecommand - Configure passwords for Mode 1 and 2 using the
passwordcommand - Configure VTY password using the
passwordcommand - Manually configure IP addresses using the
ip addresscommand - Configure switch and router interfaces using the
interfacecommand
This lab provides practice in connecting switches and routers, and introduces basic CLI commands. Topics include console port connection, PuTTY program, EXEC modes, and basic commands.
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