Cisco 2900 Series User Manual

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Chapter 4 Configuring the Router
Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router
line console
exec-timeout 2 30
The following example shows how to set the console idle privileged EXEC timeout to 10 seconds:
line console
exec-timeout 0 10
Configuring Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces
This sections shows how to assign an IP address and interface description to an Ethernet interface on
your router.
For comprehensive configuration information on Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, see the “Configuring LAN
Interfaces” chapter of the Cisco IOS Interface and Hardware Component Configuration Guide,
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_2/interface/configuration/guide/icflanin.html
For information on interface numbering, see the software configuration guide for your router.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. enable
2. show ip interface brief
3. configure terminal
4. interface {fastethernet | gigabitethernet} 0/port
5. description string
6. ip address ip-address mask
7. no shutdown
8. end
9. show ip interface brief
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action Purpose
Step 1
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
• Enter your password if prompted.
Step 2
show ip interface brief
Example:
Router# show ip interface brief
Displays a brief status of the interfaces that are configured
for IP.
• Learn which type of Ethernet interface is on your
router.
Step 3
configure terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Enters global configuration mode.

Cisco 2900 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	2900 Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English