Router and Switch Administrative Configurations
Even though the following sections aren't critical to making a router or switch work on a network, they're still really important; in them, I'm going to lead you through configuring commands that will help you administer your network.
The most popular and most important administrative functions that you can configure on a router and switch are as follows:
- Hostnames
- Banners
- Passwords
- Interface descriptions
Remember, none of these will make your routers or switches work better or faster, but trust me, your life will be a whole lot better if you just take the time to set these configurations on each of your network devices. That's because doing this makes troubleshooting and maintaining your network ...
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