3.2 Finishing the Configuration  
  3.2.5 Configuring message-of-the-day (MOTD)  
A message-of-the-day (MOTD) banner can be displayed on all connected terminals.

Enter global configuration mode to configure a message-of-the-day (MOTD) banner. Use the banner motd command, followed by a space and a delimiting character, such as the pound sign (#). Add a message-of-the-day (MOTD) followed by a space and the delimiting character again.

Follow these steps to create and display a message-of-the-day:

  1. Enter global configuration mode by using the command configure terminal.
  2. Enter the command banner motd # The message of the day goes here #.
  3. Save changes by issuing the command copy running-config startup-config.
 

Lab Activity

Lab Exercise: Configuring Message-of-the-Day (MOTD)

This lab is to enter a message-of-the-day (MOTD) on the router which will allow all users to view the message upon entering the router.

   
 

Lab Activity

e-Lab Activity: Housekeeping

This lab is to implement basic configuration setting on a router. This includes tasks such as setting the router clock settings, interface descriptions, and the message-of-the-day.

   
 

Web Links

banner motd Global Configuration Command

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/ iosswrel/ps1835/products_command_reference_ chapter09186a00800ca73f.html#1017572