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Chapter 2: Configure a
Network Operating
System

CCNA Routing and Switching

Introduction to Networks v6.0

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 Chapter 2: Configure a
Network Operating System

Introduction to Networks v6.0

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 Chapter 2 - Sections & Objectives
 2.1 IOS Bootcamp
• Explain the purpose of Cisco IOS.
• Explain how to access a Cisco IOS device for configuration purposes.
• Explain how to navigate Cisco IOS to configure network devices.
• Describe the command structure of Cisco IOS software.
 2.2 Basic Device Configuration
• Configure hostnames on a Cisco IOS device using the CLI.
• Use Cisco IOS commands to limit access to device configurations.
• Use IOS commands to save the running configuration.

 2.3 Address Schemes

• Explain how devices communicate across network media.
• Configure a host device with an IP address.
• Verify connectivity between two end devices.

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 2.1 IOS Bootcamp

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IOS Bootcamp
Cisco IOS
 Operating Systems
• PC OS allows users to interact with the computer
• User-computer interaction in PC OSs are often done
via mouse, keyboard and monitor
• Cisco IOS is also an Operating System
• Cisco IOS allows users to interact with Cisco devices.

 Cisco IOS enables a technician to:

• Use a keyboard to run CLI-based network programs.
• Use a keyboard to enter text and text-based
commands.
• View output on a monitor.

 All Cisco networking devices come with a

default IOS.
 It is possible to upgrade the IOS version or
feature set.

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IOS Bootcamp
Cisco IOS Access
 Access Methods
• Console
• Auxiliar
• Virtual Terminal (Telnet / SSH)

 Terminal Emulation Programs

• PuTTY
• Tera Term
• SecureCRT

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IOS Bootcamp
Navigate the IOS
 Cisco IOS Modes of Operation
• Initial configuration must be done via console connection
• Configuration is then done via various CLI command modes.

 Primary Command Modes

• User EXEC Mode
• Privileged EXEC Mode

 Configuration Command Modes

• The Configure Terminal command enters the Global Configuration Mode.
• Sub-configuration modes are accessible from the Privileged EXEC Mode.
• Examples are: swtich(config-line)# and switch(config-if)#

 Navigate Between IOS Modes

• Navigation between modes is also done via commands.
• The enable command enters the Privileged EXEC Mode.
• The exit commands exits to the parent command mode.

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IOS Bootcamp
The Command Structure
 Basic IOS Command Structure
• The general syntax for a command is the command followed by any
appropriate keywords and arguments.
• Keyword - a specific parameter defined in the operating system
• Argument - not predefined; a value or variable defined by the user

 IOS Command Syntax

• Provides the pattern or format that must be used when entering a command.
• The Cisco IOS Command Reference is the ultimate source of information for a
particular IOS command.

 IOS Help Feature

• The IOS has two forms of help available: Context-Sensitive Help and
Command Syntax Check.

 Hotkeys and Shortcuts

• Commands and keywords can be shortened to the minimum number of
characters that identify a unique selection.
• Line editing keyboard shortcuts such as Ctrl-A are also supported.

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 2.2 Basic Device
Configuration

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Basic Device Configuration
Hostnames
 Device Names
• Hostnames allow devices to be identified by network administrators over a
network or the Internet.
• Very important and should also be displayed in the topology.

 Configure Hostnames
• IOS hostnames should:
• Start with a letter
• Contain no spaces
• End with letter or digit
• Use only letters, digits or dashes
• Be less than 64 characters in length

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Basic Device Configuration
Limit Access to Device Configurations
 Secure Device Access
• Secure privileged EXEC and user EXEC access with a
password.
• Secure virtual terminal lines with a password.

 Configure Passwords
• Use strong passwords.
• Avoid re-using passwords

 Encrypt Passwords
• Cisco IOS displays passwords in plain text by default.
• Passwords should be encrypted.

 Banner Messages
• Important part of the legal process in the event that someone is
prosecuted for breaking into a device.
• Wording that implies that a login is "welcome" or "invited" is not
appropriate.
• Often used for legal notification because it is displayed to all
connected terminals.
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Basic Device Configuration
Save Configurations
 Save the Running Configuration File
• File stored in NVRAM that contains all of the
commands that will be used upon startup or reboot
• NVRAM does not lose its contents when the device is
powered off.

 Alter the Running Configuration

• File stored in RAM that reflects the current
configuration, modifying affects the operation of a
Cisco device immediately.
• RAM loses all of its content when the device is
powered off or restarted.

 Capture Configuration to a Text File

• Configuration files can also be saved and archived to
a text document.
• The configuration can then be edited with any text
editor and placed back in the device.

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 2.3 Address Schemes

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Address Schemes
Ports and Addresses
 IP Addresses
• Each end device on a network must be configured with an
IP address.
• Enable devices to establish end-to-end communication on
the Internet.
• The structure of an IPv4 address is called dotted decimal
notation and is represented by four decimal numbers
between 0 and 255.
• IPv6 is the most recent version of IP and the replacement
for the more common IPv4.

 Interface and Ports

• Network communications depend on interfaces and the
cables that connect them.
• Different types of network media have different features
and benefits.
• Ethernet is the most common local area network (LAN)
technology.
• SVI provides a means to remotely manage a switch over a
network.
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Address Schemes
Configure IP Addressing
 Manual IP Address Configuration for End
Devices
• To manually configure an IPv4 address on a
Windows host, open the Control Panel > Network
Sharing Center > Change adapter settings and
choose the adapter.
• Next right-click and select Properties to display the
Local Area Connection Properties shown in Figure
1.

 Automatic IP Address Configuration for

End Devices
• DHCP enables automatic IPv4 address
configuration for every end device that has DHCP
enabled. No extra configuration is needed.

 Switch Virtual Interface Configuration

• To configure an SVI on a switch, use the interface
vlan 1 global configuration command. Vlan 1 is not
an actual physical interface but a virtual one.

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Address Schemes
Verifying Connectivity
 Interface Addressing Verification
• Cisco IOS supports commands to
allow IP configuration verification.

 End-To-End Connectivity Test

• The ping command can be used to
test connectivity to another device on
the network or a website on the
Internet.

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 2.4 Chapter Summary

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Chapter Summary
Summary
 Explain the features and functions of Cisco IOS Software.
 Configure initial settings on a network device using the Cisco IOS software.
 Given an IP addressing scheme, configure IP address parameters on end devices to
provide end-to-end connectivity in a small to medium-sized business network.

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