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Lab 2 - Router Config Using Console

The document outlines a lab exercise focused on configuring a router via console access using a console cable. It details the steps to set up a basic security configuration, including console and enable passwords, and explains the different modes of router access. Key commands for accessing and configuring the router are also provided.

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Lab 2 - Router Config Using Console

The document outlines a lab exercise focused on configuring a router via console access using a console cable. It details the steps to set up a basic security configuration, including console and enable passwords, and explains the different modes of router access. Key commands for accessing and configuring the router are also provided.

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LAB 2: Router Configuration through Console

Aim
To access a router using a console cable
To configure basic security passwords (console and enable password)

Devices Required
1 PC
1 Router (1941)
Console Cable (light blue)

Theory
 Console cable is used to directly access the router without network
 Router must be configured before it can be used
 Two types of passwords are used:
o Console password → for login (user) version, basic info
o Enable password → for admin access

Step 1: Create Topology


Open Cisco Packet Tracer
Drag:
 1 PC (PC0)
 1 Router (Router0)

Step 2: Connect PC to Router using Console Cable


 Click on Connections (⚡ icon)
 Select Console cable (light blue)
 Click on PC → select RS232 port
 Click on Router → select Console port

Step 3: Open Terminal


 Click on PC0
 Go to Desktop → Terminal
 Click OK (default settings)

Step 4: Access Router CLI


Press Enter when you see:
“Press RETURN to get started!”
Router prompt appears:
Router>

Step 5: Enter Privileged Mode


Type:
enable
Output:
Router#

Step 6: Enter Configuration Mode


Type:
configure terminal
Output:
Router(config)#

Step 7: Configure Console Password


Type:
line console 0
password cisco
login
exit
Purpose:
Set password for console login
Step 8: Configure Enable (Admin) Password
Type:
enable secret cisco123
Purpose:
Set password for privileged (admin) mode

Step 9: Save Configuration


Exit configuration mode:
end
Save settings:
copy running-config startup-config
When prompted:
Press Enter

Step 10: Reload Router


Type:
reload
Press Enter to confirm

Step 11: Verify Passwords


After restart:
Enter console password: cisco
Type:
enable
Enter enable password: cisco123

Modes of Router
User Mode:
 Prompt: Router>
 Limited access (only basic commands)
Privileged Mode:
 Prompt: Router#
 Full control (configuration allowed)

Key Commands Used


enable → enter admin mode
configure terminal → enter config mode
line console 0 → access console line
password → set password
login → enable password checking
enable secret → set admin password
copy running-config startup-config → save configuration

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