Configuring a router to perform
complex internetworking tasks can be challenging. However, the
beginning procedures for configuring a router are not difficult at
all. If these procedures and the steps for moving between the
various modes of the router are practiced, the more complex
configurations will be much less daunting. This module introduces
the basic configuration modes of the router and provides
opportunities to practice simple configurations.
A clear, easy to understand router configuration that is backed
up regularly should be a goal of all network administrators. The
Cisco IOS provides the administrator several tools to add
information to the configuration file for documentation purposes. Just as a competent
programmer provides documentation for each programming step, a
network administrator must provide as much information as possible
in the event that another person must assume responsibility for
the network.
Students completing this module should be able to:
