CCNA Explorer 1 Chapter 11 Configuring & Testing Your Network

CCNA Explorer 1

Chapter 11

11.1.1

What is the system software in Cisco devices? The Cisco IOS provides devices with what network services? How is the IOS generally accessed? Where is the IOS stored? What type of memory is flash? What are several ways to access the CLI environment? Describe the console port.

The Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS) Basic routing and switching functions Reliable and secure access to networked resources Network scalability By using a command line interface (CLI). In a semi-permanent memory area called flash. Flash memory provides non-volatile storage. This means that the contents of the memory are not lost when the device loses power. Console Telnet or SSH AUX port The console port is a management port that provides out-of-band access to a router. The console port is accessible even if no networking services have been configured on the device. The initial configuration of the network device Disaster recovery procedures and troubleshooting where remote access is not possible Password recovery procedures The device startup, debugging, and error messages. The console should be configured with passwords to prevent unauthorized device access. In the event that a password is lost, there is a special set of procedures for bypassing the password and accessing the device. The device should be located in a locked room or equipment rack to prevent physical access. Telnet A terminal emulation program SSH-establishes a secure channel between a local & a remote computer. Uses public-key cryptography for authentication. Telnet sessions require active networking services on the device. The network device must have at least one active interface configured with a Layer 3 address, such as an IPv4 address. Cisco IOS devices include a Telnet server process that launches when the device is started. The IOS also contains a Telnet client. For security reasons, the IOS requires that the Telnet session use a password, as a minimum authentication method. Operating system-facilitates the basic operation of the device's hardware components Configuration-contain the Cisco IOS software commands used to customize the functionality of a Cisco device The running configuration file - used during the current operation of the device The startup configuration file - used as the backup configuration and is loaded when the device is started In non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) In RAM A system where there are different modes of operation, each having its own domain of operation. User executive mode-ping, show commands, enable Privileged executive mode-all User EXEC commands, debug commands, reload,

When would the console port be used?

By default, the console conveys what? Why type of security precautions be taken to protect the router?

What are 2 methods for remotely accessing the router? Describe them. What are required for Telnet to work properly?

11.1.2

Network devices depend on what two types of software for their operation

A Cisco network device contains what two configuration files?

11.1.3

Where is the startup config file stored? Where is the running config located? What is a modal operating system? In the CLI what are, in order from top to bottom, the major modes? List some of the available commands for each.