Configuring The Router From A Pc - Cisco 1812W - Integrated Services Router Wireless Configuration Manual

Cisco IOS Software Basic Skills
Understanding how to use Cisco IOS software can save you time when you are configuring your router.
If you need a refresher, take a few minutes to read this appendix.
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If you are already familiar with Cisco IOS software, go to one of the following chapters:
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Configuring the Router from a PC

You can configure your router from a PC connected through the console port using terminal emulation
software. The PC uses this software to send commands to your router.
types of this software, which are based on the type of PC you are using.
Table A-1
PC Operating System
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000,
Windows NT, Windows XP
Windows 3.1
Macintosh
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Configuring the Router from a PC
Understanding Command Modes
Getting Help
Enable Secret Passwords and Enable Passwords
Entering Global Configuration Mode
Using Commands
Saving Configuration Changes
Summary
Where to Go Next
Chapter 1, "Basic Router Configuration"
Chapter 2, "Sample Network Deployments"
One of the configuration topic chapters in
Terminal Emulation Software
Cisco 1800 Series Integrated Services Routers (Fixed) Software Configuration Guide
A P P E N D I X
Part 3
Table A-1
Software
HyperTerm (included with Windows software),
ProComm Plus
Terminal (included with Windows software)
ProComm, VersaTerm (supplied separately)
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lists some common
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