How to Access Global Configuration Mode on Cisco Devices

Learn how to easily access global configuration mode on Cisco routers using the command-line interface.

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To get to global configuration mode on a network device (e.g., Cisco router), in the command-line interface (CLI), type `enable` to enter privileged EXEC mode. Then type `configure terminal` or `conf t`. You will now be in global configuration mode, indicated by the `(config)#` prompt. Here, you can configure settings that affect the entire device.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is global configuration mode in Cisco devices? Global configuration mode is a command-line interface mode used to configure settings that affect the entire network device.
  2. What are the commands to enter global configuration mode? To enter global configuration mode, type 'enable' to access privileged EXEC mode and then 'configure terminal' or 'conf t'.
  3. Why is global configuration mode important? It allows administrators to change configuration settings systematically across the device, essential for effective network management.
  4. What devices support global configuration mode? Global configuration mode is primarily found in network routers and switches, such as those made by Cisco.

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