Switches and Router
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CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVES
5.01 5.02 5.03 IOS Introduction IOS Basics Basic Switch Configuration 5.04
From the Library of Shakeel Ahmad
Basic Switch and Router Configuration
✓
Basic Router Configuration Two-Minute Drill
Q&A Self Test
2
Chapter 5: Basic Switch and Router Configuration
his chapter presents the basics of configuring the 1900 and 2950 Catalyst switches as well as Cisco routers. As you continue throughout this book, you will build upon these fundamental and important concepts for accessing, configuring, and managing your Cisco devices. I am making the assumption that you have never configured a Cisco device before and therefore will begin with the very basics by explaining the operating system that these devices use, the advantages that Cisco’s operating system provides, and how to use some basic operating system commands to configure your Cisco device.
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CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVE 5.01
IOS Introduction
One of the main reasons that Cisco is number one in the enterprise networking market place is their Internetwork Operating System (IOS). The IOS provides a similar function to Microsoft Windows XP or Linux: it controls and manages the hardware it is running on. Basically, the IOS provides the interface between you and the hardware, enabling you to execute commands to configure and manage your Cisco device. Originally, the IOS was developed for Cisco routers, but over the last few years, Cisco has been porting the IOS to its other platforms, including the Catalyst switches. Cisco has spent many years tweaking and tuning the IOS, as well as adding features as new technologies are introduced to the marketplace. Advantages of the IOS include:
■ Features
The IOS includes a wide array of features for protocols and functions that provide connectivity, scalability, reliability, and security solutions for networks of any size. The IOS supports a variety of data link layer technologies for the LAN and WAN environments,
CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVES
5.01 5.02 5.03 IOS Introduction IOS Basics Basic Switch Configuration 5.04
From the Library of Shakeel Ahmad
Basic Switch and Router Configuration
✓
Basic Router Configuration Two-Minute Drill
Q&A Self Test
2
Chapter 5: Basic Switch and Router Configuration
his chapter presents the basics of configuring the 1900 and 2950 Catalyst switches as well as Cisco routers. As you continue throughout this book, you will build upon these fundamental and important concepts for accessing, configuring, and managing your Cisco devices. I am making the assumption that you have never configured a Cisco device before and therefore will begin with the very basics by explaining the operating system that these devices use, the advantages that Cisco’s operating system provides, and how to use some basic operating system commands to configure your Cisco device.
T
CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVE 5.01
IOS Introduction
One of the main reasons that Cisco is number one in the enterprise networking market place is their Internetwork Operating System (IOS). The IOS provides a similar function to Microsoft Windows XP or Linux: it controls and manages the hardware it is running on. Basically, the IOS provides the interface between you and the hardware, enabling you to execute commands to configure and manage your Cisco device. Originally, the IOS was developed for Cisco routers, but over the last few years, Cisco has been porting the IOS to its other platforms, including the Catalyst switches. Cisco has spent many years tweaking and tuning the IOS, as well as adding features as new technologies are introduced to the marketplace. Advantages of the IOS include:
■ Features
The IOS includes a wide array of features for protocols and functions that provide connectivity, scalability, reliability, and security solutions for networks of any size. The IOS supports a variety of data link layer technologies for the LAN and WAN environments,