Understanding Command Modes
Table 1-2
Command Modes Summary
Mode
Access Method
User EXEC
Begin a session
with your
router.
Privileged
Enter the enable
EXEC
command while
in user EXEC
mode.
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Prompt
Exit Method
Enter the logout
1710>
command.
1710#
•
To exit to user
EXEC mode,
enter the disable
command.
•
To enter global
configuration
mode, enter the
configure
command.
Chapter 1
Introduction to Router Configuration
About This Mode
A subset of the
commands available in
this mode. Use this mode
to
Change terminal
•
settings.
Perform basic tests.
•
•
Display system
information.
Use this mode to
•
Configure your
router operating
parameters.
Perform the
•
verification steps
shown in this guide.
You should configure
your router with an
enable password to
prevent anyone from
making unauthorized
changes to the router
configuration.
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