i mean what commands do i type in command prompt to start setting it all up
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i have just bought a new cisco 1800 series router,
conencted it up to my machine. but have forgotten how to log into it via command prompt,
i'm sure it was something like - conf t but can any1 remind me
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Connect blue cisco console cable to serial port on PC and console port on router
Start>All Programs>Accessories>Commu
Provide a name for a new connection, select com1 in Connect Using, Restore Defaults and confirm that settings are BPS:9600, Bits:8, Parity:None, Stop:1, Flow;None
Make sure it says connected at the bottom, if not click connect
Power up the router and wait for it to complete the boot process
If prompted to use run setup, select yes and follow prompts
If not prompted with setup you should start at the router> prompt
If prompted for a username and password, try cisco/Cisco or cisco/cisco
At the router> prompt type enable<enter>
at the router# prompt, type sh ip int br<enter>
This should list your interfaces. enter the following commands;
conf t
int <interface name>
ip address x.x.x.x x.x.x.x
no shut
These commands should allow you to connect via SDM though it may be necessary to issue the following command
ip hhtp server
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by: lrmoorePosted on 2007-02-14 at 03:51:42ID: 18530323
router>enable
Password:
router#config term
router(config)#
Is this what you mean?