6.5 Router Boot Process Flashcards
Power Up the Router
Before beginning any equipment installation, it is important to be sure to read the Quick Start guide and other documentation that is included with the device. The documentation contains important safety and procedural information.
Step 1. Securely mount the device to the rack.
Step 2. Ground the device.
Step 3. Connect the power cable.
Step 4. Connect a console cable.
Configure the terminal emulation software on the laptop and connect the laptop to the console port.
Step 5. Turn on the router.
Step 6. Observe the startup messages on the laptop as the router boots up.
Management Ports
Similar to a Cisco switch, there are several ways to access the command line interface on a Cisco router. The most common methods are as follows:
Console - Uses a low speed serial or USB connection to provide direct connect, out-of-band management access to a Cisco device.
SSH - Method for remotely accessing a CLI session across an active network interface, including the management interface.
AUX port - Used for remote management of the router using a dial-up telephone line and modem.
The console port is a physical port located on the router. When using SSH, there must be an active network interface that is configured with a valid IP address for the network. This can be one of the active network interfaces used for network traffic or it can be the management interface.
In addition to these management ports, routers also have network interfaces to receive and forward IP packets. Most routers have multiple interfaces that are used to connect to multiple networks. Typically, the interfaces connect to various types of networks, as shown in the figure, which means that different types of media and connectors are required.
