The configure terminal command moves a Cisco IOS device from privileged EXEC mode into global configuration mode. This is the starting point for changing settings such as the hostname, passwords, and other device features. section 5.2.2
Entering configuration mode
At the privileged EXEC prompt, enter: Router# configure terminal. IOS displays a configuration message and changes the prompt to Router(config)#. The new prompt confirms that configuration commands are now accepted. section 5.2.2
Remember these operational details:
- Use hostname R1 from global configuration mode to change the device name; the prompt changes immediately to R1(config)#. section 5.2.2
- Use end, exit, Ctrl-C, or Ctrl-Z to return to privileged EXEC mode from global configuration mode. section 5.5
- Use do before an EXEC command, such as do show clock, when that command is needed without leaving configuration mode. section 5.2.2
Router# configure terminal #1 Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z. Router(config)# #2 #1 Enters global configuration mode #2 The prompt changes to hostname(config)# when in global configuration mode.
Use the CLI listing to review the command, confirmation message, and configuration-mode prompt. section 5.2.2
