Save Configurations

Alter the Running Configurations

If changes made to the running config do not
have the desired effect and the running-config
has not yet been saved, you can restore the
device to its previous configuration. To do this
you can:
• Remove the changed commands individually.
• Reload the device using the reload command
in privilege EXEC mode. Note: This will cause
the device to briefly go offline, leading to
network downtime.
If the undesired changes were saved to the
startup-config, it may be necessary to clear all
the configurations using the erase startup-
config command in privilege EXEC mode.
• After erasing the startup-config, reload the
device to clear the running-config file from
RAM.

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Save Configurations
Video – Alter the Running Configuration

This video will cover the following:

• Copy the running-config file to the startup-config file
• Show the files in the flash or NVRAM directory
• Use command shortening
• Erase the startup-config file
• Copy the start-config file to the running-config file

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Save Configurations
Capture Configuration to a Text File
Configuration files can also be saved and
archived to a text document.
• Step 1. Open terminal emulation software,
such as PuTTY or Tera Term, that is already
connected to a switch.
• Step 2. Enable logging in to the terminal
software and assign a name and file location
to save the log file. The figure displays that All
session output will be captured to the file
specified (i.e., MySwitchLogs).

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Save Configurations
Capture Configuration to a Text File (Cont.)
• Step 3. Execute the show running-
config or show startup-config command at
the privileged EXEC prompt. Text displayed in
the terminal window will be placed into the
chosen file.
• Step 4. Disable logging in the terminal
software. The figure shows how to disable
logging by choosing the None session logging
option

Note: The text file created can be used as a record of

how the device is currently implemented. The file could
require editing before being used to restore a saved
configuration to a device.

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Save Configurations
Packet Tracer – Configure Initial Switch Settings

In this Packet Tracer, you will do the following:

• Verify the Default Switch Configuration

• Configure a Basic Switch Configuration

• Configure a MOTD Banner

• Save Configuration Files to NVRAM

• Configure a second Switch

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2.6 Ports and Addresses

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Ports and Addresses
IP Addresses
• The use of IP addresses is the primary means of
enabling devices to locate one another and
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.
• An IPv4 subnet mask is a 32-bit value that
differentiates the network portion of the address
from the host portion. Coupled with the IPv4
address, the subnet mask determines to which
subnet the device is a member.
• The default gateway address is the IP address of
the router that the host will use to access remote
networks, including the internet.

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Ports and Addresses
IP Addresses (Cont.)
• IPv6 addresses are 128 bits in length and
written as a string of hexadecimal values.
Every four bits is represented by a single
hexadecimal digit; for a total of 32
hexadecimal values. Groups of four
hexadecimal digits are separated by a colon
“:”.
• IPv6 addresses are not case-sensitive and
can be written in either lowercase or
uppercase.

Note: IP in this course refers to both the IPv4

and IPv6 protocols. IPv6 is the most recent
version of IP and is replacing the more common
IPv4.

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Ports and Addresses
Interfaces and Ports
• Network communications depend on end
user device interfaces, networking device
interfaces, and the cables that connect
them.
• Types of network media include twisted-
pair copper cables, fiber-optic cables,
coaxial cables, or wireless.
• Different types of network media have
different features and benefits. Some of
the differences between various types of
media include:
• Distance the media can successfully carry a signal
• Environment in which the media is to be installed
• Amount of data and the speed at which it must be
transmitted
• Cost of the media and installation

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2.7 Configure IP Addressing

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Configure IP Addressing
Manual IP Address Configuration for End Devices
• End devices on the network need an IP address in
order to communicate with other devices on the
network.
• IPv4 address information can be entered into end
devices manually, or automatically using Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
• To manually configure an IPv4 address on a Windows
PC, 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.
• Next, click Properties to open the Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window. Then
configure the IPv4 address and subnet mask
information, and default gateway. Note: IPv6 addressing and
configuration options are similar
to IPv4.
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Configure IP Addressing
Automatic IP Address Configuration for End Devices
• DHCP enables automatic IPv4 address
configuration for every end device that is
DHCP-enabled.
• End devices are typically by default
using DHCP for automatic IPv4 address
configuration.
• To configure DHCP on a Windows PC, 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.
• Next, click Properties to open the Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Properties window, then select Obtain an Note: IPv6 uses DHCPv6 and SLAAC
IP address automatically and Obtain DNS (Stateless Address Autoconfiguration) for
server address automatically. dynamic address allocation.
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Configure IP Addressing
Switch Virtual Interface Configuration
To access the switch remotely, an IP address and a subnet mask must be configured on
the SVI.
To configure an SVI on a switch:
• Enter the interface vlan 1 command in global configuration mode.
• Next assign an IPv4 address using the ip address ip-address subnet-mask command.
• Finally, enable the virtual interface using the no shutdown command.

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Configure IP Addressing
Packet Tracer – Implement Basic Connectivity

In this Packet Tracer, you will do the following:

 Perform a Basic Configuration on two switches

 Configure the PCs

 Configure the Switch Management Interface

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2.8 Verify Connectivity

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Verify Connectivity
Video – Test the Interface Assignment

This video will cover the following:

 Connect a console cable from the PC to the switch

 Use the terminal emulation program and accept the defaults to bring you to the command line

 Use enable to enter privileged EXEC mode

 Use the global configuration mode and the interface configuration mode to enter the no
shutdown command

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Verify Connectivity
Video – Test End-to-End Connectivity

This video will cover the use of the ping command to test connectivity on both switches and both
PCs.

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2.9 Module Practice and Quiz

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Module Practice and Quiz
Packet Tracer – Basic Switch and End Device Configuration
In this Packet Tracer, you will do the following:
 Configure hostnames and IP addresses on two switches

 Use Cisco IOS commands to specify or limit access to the device configurations

 Use IOS commands to save the running configuration

 Configure two host devices with IP addresses

 Verify connectivity between the two PC end devices

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Module Practice and Quiz
Lab – Basic Switch and End Device Configuration

In this lab, you complete the following objectives:

• Set Up the Network Topology

• Configure PC Hosts

• Configure and Verify Basic Switch Settings

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Module Practice and Quiz
What did I learn in this module?
• All end devices and network devices require an operating system (OS).
• Cisco IOS software separates management access into the following
two command modes: User EXEC Mode and Privileged EXEC Mode.
• Global configuration mode is accessed before other specific
configuration modes. From global config mode, the user can enter
different subconfiguration modes.
• Each IOS command has a specific format or syntax and can only be
executed in the appropriate mode.
• Basic device configurations- hostname, password, encrypt passwords
and banner.
• There are two system files that store the device configuration: startup-
config and running-config.
• IP addresses enable devices to locate one another and establish end-
to-end communication on the internet. Each end device on a network
must be configured with an IP address.

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