| Summary

| This section summarized the key points in configuring a router. The router has several modes: User EXEC mode Privileged EXEC mode Global configuration mode Other configuration modes The command-line interface may be used to make changes to the configuration: Setting the hostname Setting passwords Configuring interfaces Modifying configurations Showing configurations An understanding of the following key points should have been achieved: Configuration standards are key elements in the success of any organization maintaining an efficient network. Interface descriptions can include important information to help network administrators understand and troubleshoot their networks. Login banners and messages-of-the-day provide users with information upon login to the router. Host name resolutions translate names to IP addresses to allow the router to quickly convert names to addresses. Configuration backup and documentation is extremely important to keep a network operating smoothly.