Router Configuration Flashcards

Vocabulary based flashcards detailing Cisco router configuration modes, interface commands, and verification statuses from the lecture transcript.

User EXEC Mode

The initial router mode indicated by the Router> prompt, which provides limited access for basic commands.

Privileged EXEC Mode

The mode indicated by the Router# prompt that gives administrative control; it is accessed by typing enable.

Global Configuration Mode

The mode indicated by the Router(config)# prompt used to change router settings; it is accessed by typing configure terminal.

interface

A physical port on the router where cables connect.

IP Address

A unique number used to identify a device in a network.

interface g0/0/0

The command used to select a specific router port for configuration.

ip address

The command used to assign a specific IP address and subnet mask to a router interface.

no shutdown

The command used to turn on an interface; it must be run if the interface status is administratively down.

exit

The command used to leave the current interface configuration mode.

show ip interface brief

A verification command that displays the IP address, status, and protocol for all router interfaces.

up/up

The interface status meaning that the interface is working properly.

administratively down

The interface status meaning that the interface has not been enabled.

down/down

The interface status indicating that there is a cable problem.

show running-config

A verification command that shows the entire current router configuration.