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Overview
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Performing Initial Configuration
Performing Initial Configuration
You can configure your router by using one of the following methods:
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Initial Configuration Using the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager, page 3
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Initial Configuration Using the Setup Command Facility, page 4
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Initial Configuration Using the Command-Line Interface, page 7
Initial Configuration Using the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager
Note
We recommend that you use the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager to configure your router.
Built-in verification systems and sanity checks help to ensure both correct configurations and robust
security practices.
The Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) is an easy-to-use device management tool that
allows you to configure Cisco IOS security features and network connections through an intuitive
web-based graphical user interface.You can use SDM wizards to:
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Configure additional LAN and WAN connections
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Create firewalls
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Configure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections
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Perform security audits
SDM also provides an advanced mode, through which you can configure advanced features, such as
Firewall Policy, Network Address Translation (NAT), VPNs, routing protocols, and other options.
For More Information About SDM and About Your Router
For additional information about SDM features, refer to the SDM online help. Additional information
about SDM is also available at this URL:
Here you can find detailed information about SDM, including an SDM FAQ, data sheet, customer
presentation, Flash demo, and links to technical documentation and product updates.
Refer to the quick start guide for your router for other procedures, such as connecting a PC to the router
console port so that you can use the CLI when you need to, and using the router LEDs to verify
installation. The quick start guide may also contain important warranty information.
Obtaining the Latest Version of SDM
SDM is regularly enhanced to provide new features. If you are already running SDM on the router, you
can update SDM automatically by clicking on the Tools menu and selecting
Update SDM
. SDM will
determine whether there is a more recent version available and enables you to download and install it on
the router.
If you have a supported router that does not have SDM installed, you can download the latest version of
SDM free of charge. Instructions for installing it on your router can be found at this URL:
