Perform Initial Configuration on Cisco 4000 Series ISRs
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Configure Cisco 4000 Series ISR Hostname
The hostname is used in CLI prompts and default configuration filenames. If you do not configure the
router hostname, the router uses the factory-assigned default hostname "Router."
SUMMARY STEPS
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DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Step 2
configure terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Step 3
hostname name
Example:
Router(config)# hostname myrouter
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers
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Configure the Console Idle Privileged EXEC Timeout, page 4-8
Gigabit Ethernet Management Interface Overview, page 4-10
Specify a Default Route or Gateway of Last Resort, page 4-13
Configure IP Routing and IP Protocols, page 4-13
Configure Virtual Terminal Lines for Remote Console Access, page 4-16
Configure the Auxiliary Line, page 4-18
Verify Network Connectivity, page 4-19
Save Your Device Configuration, page 4-20
Save Backup Copies of Configuration and System Image, page 4-20
enable
configure terminal
hostname name
Verify that the router prompt displays your new hostname.
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Chapter 4
Configure Initial Router Settings on Cisco 4000 Series ISRs
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Purpose
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
Enter your password if prompted.
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Enters global configuration mode.
Specifies or modifies the hostname for the network server.
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