Module 3 Summary
Before students begin Module 4, they must be able to perform a basic router configuration in a
limited amount of time and without assistance. Basic configuration includes hostnames,
passwords, interfaces, and the ability to verify their work with show commands.
Online assessment options include the end-of-module online quiz in the curriculum and the
online Module 3 exam. Formative assessments can also be conducted as students work on
the routers to monitor how well a lab is performed.
This section summarized the main points in router configuration. The router has several
modes:
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User EXEC mode
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Privileged EXEC mode
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Global configuration mode
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Other configuration modes
The CLI can be used to make changes to the configuration such as the following:
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Set the hostname
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Set passwords
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Configure interfaces
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Modify configurations
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Show configurations
Students should understand the following main points:
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Configuration standards are important elements in the ability of any organization to
maintain an efficient network.
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Interface descriptions can include important information to help network
administrators understand and troubleshoot their networks.
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Login banners and messages-of-the-day provide users with information when they
log in to the router.
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Host name resolutions translate names to IP addresses to allow the router to
quickly convert names to addresses.
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Configuration backup and documentation is extremely important to keep a network
operating properly.
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