Configuring The Router From A Pc; Understanding Command Modes - Cisco 1710 Software Configuration Manual

Configuring the Router from a PC

Configuring the Router from a PC

Understanding Command Modes

Cisco 1710 Security Router Software Configuration Guide
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If you are configuring your router from a PC (not a dumb terminal), you need a
type of communications software called terminal emulation software. The PC
uses this software to send commands to your router.
names for this software, based on the type of PC you are using.
Table 1-1 Terminal Emulation Software
PC Operating System
Windows 95,
Windows NT
Windows 3.1
Macintosh
You can use the terminal emulation to change settings for the type of device that
is connected to the PC, in this case a router. Configure the software to the
following settings, so that your PC can communicate with your router:
9600 baud
•
8 data bits
•
• No parity
1 stop bit
•
No flow control
•
You can now configure your router using your PC.
This section describes the Cisco IOS command mode structure. Each command
mode supports specific Cisco IOS commands. For example, the interface
type_number command is used only when in global configuration mode.
Chapter 1
Software
HyperTerminal (included with Windows
software)
Terminal (included with Windows software)
ProComm, VersaTerm (supplied separately)
Introduction to Router Configuration
Table 1-1 lists some common
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