Cisco 2800 Series Manual page 50

How to Perform a Basic Software Configuration Using the Cisco IOS CLI
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DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Step 2
show ip interface brief
Example:
Router# show ip interface brief
Step 3
configure terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Step 4
interface {fastethernet | gigabitethernet}
0/port
Example:
Router(config)# interface fastethernet 0/1
Example:
Router(config)# interface gigabitethernet 0/0
Step 5
description string
Example:
Router(config-if)# description FE int to 2nd
floor south wing
Step 6
ip address ip-address mask
Example:
Router(config-if)# ip address 172.16.74.3
255.255.255.0
Step 7
no shutdown
Example:
Router(config-if)# no shutdown
Basic Software Configuration Using the Cisco IOS Command-Line Interface
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description string
ip address ip-address mask
no shutdown
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show ip interface brief
Purpose
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
Enter your password if prompted.
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Displays a brief status of the interfaces that are configured
for IP.
Learn which type of Ethernet interface is on your
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router: Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet.
Enters global configuration mode.
Specifies the Ethernet interface and enters interface
configuration mode.
For information on interface numbering, see the
Note
quick start guide that shipped with your router.
(Optional) Adds a description to an interface configuration.
• The description helps you remember what is attached to
this interface. The description can be useful for
troubleshooting.
Sets a primary IP address for an interface.
Enables an interface.
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