Summary
We summarize the chapter with the following points:
- Routers use LED indicators to provide a way to monitor their activity and performance.
- After connecting the router to a PC, plug in the power cable and press the power switch on to power up the router.
- To connect a router to a PC, a rollover console cable and a DB9 serial port on the PC are needed.
- A USB-to-DB9 adapter in combination with a rollover console represents an alternative solution for connecting the router to the PC.
- A terminal emulator program like PuTTY is required for establishing a connection with a router.
- User EXEC Mode
[Router>]enables access to only a limited number of basic monitoring commands. - Privileged EXEC Mode
[Router#]enables access to all monitoring, configuration, and management commands. - Global Configuration Mode
[Router(config)#]provides root access to a router. - Line Configuration Mode
[Router(config-line)#]enables users to configure management features. - Interface Configuration Mode [Router(config-if)...
