Task 1: Identify Switch & Router by Icon
In network diagrams, specific symbols are used to represent hardware. Recognizing these is the first step in network design.
Switch Icon
Router Icon
Task 2: CLI Access and Mode Identification
Cisco switches and routers utilize three primary operational modes to control access and configuration capabilities.
1. User Mode
This initial mode is primarily used to determine basic device access and status. It is identified by the
> symbol.
Switch>
2. Privileged EXEC Mode
Used to execute verification and monitoring commands. To enter this mode, use the enable
command. It is denoted by the # symbol.
Switch> enable Switch#
3. Global Configuration Mode
This mode allows for full access for modification and configuration. You must be in Privileged Mode before you can enter Global Configuration.
Command: configure terminal (also accepts conf t or config t).
Switch# configure terminal Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z. Switch(config)#
exit command.