CCNA 2 v3.

1 Module 2
Introduction to Routers

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Objectives

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The Purpose of Cisco IOS Software

• Basic routing and switching functions

• Reliable and secure access to networked
resources
• Network scalability

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Router User Interface

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Router User Interface Modes

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Cisco IOS Naming Conventions

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Operating Cisco IOS Software

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Operating modes

• The ROM monitor provides low-level functionality and diagnostics.

• It is used to recover from system failures and to recover a lost password.
• The ROM monitor cannot be accessed through any of the network interfaces.
• It can only be accessed by way of a direct, physical connection through the
console port.

• When the router is running in boot ROM mode, only a limited subset of the
• Cisco IOS feature set is available.
• copy tftp flash command.
• The normal operation of a router requires use of the full Cisco IOS
•image as stored in flash.

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Steps in Router Initialization

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Setup Mode

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Router LED Indicators

Cisco routers use LED indicators to provide

status information. LED indicators will vary for
different Cisco router models.

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The Initial Router Bootup

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Examining the Initial Bootup Output

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Examining the Initial Bootup Output
continued

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Establish a Console Session

• All Cisco routers

include an EIA/TIA-232
asynchronous serial
console port. The
console port is an RJ-
45.
• Use an RJ-45 to RJ45
rollover cable with a
female RJ-45 to DB-9
adapter to connect a
PC to the console port

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Router Modes

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User Mode Commands

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Privileged Mode Commands

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clock set Command

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Using IOS Command history

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The User Interface Error Indicator

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The show version Command

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Summary

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