Set the hostname of a Cisco router

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The router hostname alters the prompt that is displayed while connected to the router. It does not affect routing or name resolution but can make administration safer in an environment with multiple routers.


To set the router hostname to Fido use the following commands:

conf t
hostname Fido

 

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  1. Anonymous said on April 22, 2010

    how do i mount the ios image .bin file onto a cisco catalyst2950 switch from a normal workstation?

 

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