Cisco Profile Series, Installation Manual

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Cisco 800M Series Integrated Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Initial Configuration
This section provides instructions for initial configuration of the Cisco 800M Series ISRs. For the initial
configuration, we recommend using Cisco Configuration Professional Express. For instructions on how
to use Cisco Configuration Professional Express to configure the router, see
Cisco Configuration
Professional Express User’s Guide .
You may also initially configure your router by using the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) or by
using the setup command facility. To create the initial configuration, the setup command facility prompts
you for basic information about your router and network.
This section contains the following topics:
• Cisco IOS CLI, page 4-1
•
Setup Command Facility, page 4-1
• Verifying the Initial Configuration, page 4-4
Cisco IOS CLI
To configure the initial router settings by using the Cisco IOS CLI, you must set up a console connection.
For instructions on how to set up a console connection, see the “Connecting a Terminal or PC to the
Console Port” section on page 3-4 .
Setup Command Facility
The setup command facility guides you through the configuration process by prompting you for the
specific information that is needed to configure your system. Use the setup command facility to
configure a hostname for the router, to set passwords, and to configure an interface for communication
with the management network.
To use the setup command facility, you must set up a console connection with the router and enter the
privileged EXEC mode.
Note For instructions on how to set up a console connection, see the “Connecting a Terminal or PC to
the Console Port” section on page 3-4 .
To configure the initial router settings by using the setup command facility, follow these steps: