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Cisco IOS Software Basic Skills, Configuring the Router from a PC
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A A P P E N D I X Cisco IOS Software Basic Skills Understanding how to use Cisco IOS software can save you time when you are configuring your router. If you need a refresher, take a few minutes to read this appendix. This appendix contains the following sections: • Configuring the Router from a PC • Understanding Command Modes • Getting Help • Enable Secret Passwords and Enable Passwords • Entering Global Configuration Mode • Using Commands • Saving Configuration Changes • Summary • Where to Go Next If you are already familiar with Cisco IOS software, go to one of the following chapters: • Chapter 1, "Basic Router Configuration" • Chapter 2, "Sample Network Deployments" • One of the configuration topic chapters described in Chapter 11, "Additional Configuration Options." Configuring the Router from a PC You can configure your router from a PC connected through the console port using terminal emulation software. The PC uses this software to send commands to your router. Table A-1 lists some common types of this software, which are based on the type of PC you are using. OL-5332-01 Cisco 850 Series and Cisco 870 Series Access Routers Software Configuration Guide A-1