Configuring Global Parameters
To configure the global parameters for your router, follow these steps.
Procedure
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Step 1 |
configure terminal Example:
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Enters global configuration mode when using the console port. Use the following to connect to the router with a remote terminal:
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Step 2 |
hostname name Example:
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Specifies the name for the router. |
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Step 3 |
enable password password Example:
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Specifies a password to prevent unauthorized access to the router.
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Step 4 |
no ip domain-lookup Example:
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Disables the router from translating unfamiliar words (typos) into IP addresses. For complete information on global parameter commands, see the Cisco IOS Release Configuration Guide documentation set. |