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Cisco Exercises - Semester 2 - Networking Fundamentals
Chapter 4 Router Components


Introduction

Whether accessed from the console or by a Telnet session through an auxiliary
port, the router can be placed in several modes. Each mode provides different
functions:

User EXEC mode-A "look-only" mode in which the user can view some information
about the router, but cannot change anything.
Privileged EXEC mode-Supports the debugging and testing commands, detailed
examination of the router, manipulation of configuration files, and access to
configuration modes.
Setup mode-Presents an interactive prompted dialog box at the console that
helps the new user create a first-time, basic configuration.
Global configuration mode-Implements powerful one-line commands that perform
simple configuration tasks.
Other configuration modes-Provide more complicated multiple-line
configurations.
RXBOOT mode- A maintenance mode that can be used, among other things, to
recover lost passwords.

Concept Questions

Demonstrate your knowledge of these concepts by answering the following
questions in the space provided.

The router is made up of configurable components. How are these components
configured?


The router has modes for examining, maintaining, and changing the components.
In the examining mode, what does the router do?


Show commands are used for examination. What does the show command examine?



Use CDP to show entries about neighbors.

Access other routers with Telnet.

Test network connectivity layer by layer. Testing commands include ping, trace,
and debug. What is the difference between trace and ping?