CCNA Notes : Cont...
39. The Cisco router can be configured from many locations.
1.
Console port: During the initial installation, you configure the
router from a console terminal connected to the "Console port" of
the router.
2.
Virtual Terminals (vty): A virtual terminal (vty) is typically
accessed through Telnet. A router can be accessed through vty after
it the initial installation in the network. There are five virtual
terminals, namely, vty0,vty1,vty2,vty3,vty4.
3.
Auxiliary Port: you can configure a router through auxiliary port.
Typically, a modem is used to configure the modem through aux port.
4.
TFTP Server: Configuration information can be downloaded from a TFTP
server over the network.
5.
NMS (Network Management Station): You can also manage router
configuration through NMS such as CiscoWorks or HP OpenView.
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