Chapter 4
Initial Configuration
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Configuring the Router Hostname
The hostname is used in CLI prompts and default configuration filenames. If you do not configure the
router hostname, the router uses the factory-assigned default hostname "Router."
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
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5.
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Step 2
configure terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Step 3
hostname name
Example:
Router(config)# hostname myrouter
Step 4
Verify that the router prompt displays your new
hostname.
Example:
myrouter(config)#
Step 5
end
Example:
myrouter# end
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enable
configure terminal
hostname name
Verify that the router prompt displays your new hostname.
end
(Required)
Purpose
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
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Enter your password if prompted.
Enters global configuration mode.
Specifies or modifies the hostname for the network server.
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(Optional) Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
Hardware Installation Guide for the Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router
Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router
(Optional)
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