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Unit 2

Homework
The following homework is designed to cover the course objectives for this unit. Assignment 2.1: Textbook/Workbook Assignments x Complete the following exercises and questions from Routers and Routing Basics: CCNA 2 Labs and Study Guide: Vocabulary Exercise: Matching on page 22 Concept Questions on page 24 Router Boot Sequence Exercise on pages 26-27 Using the Router CLI Exercise on pages 27-28 Interpreting Command Output Exercise on pages 28-29 Concept Questions on pages 29-30 x Complete Chapter 2 Review Questions: 1-6 on page 76 of Introduction to Telecommunications Submit your answers in a Word document to your instructor at the beginning of Unit 3. Assignment 2.2: Virtual Lab x Complete the following Virtual Labs from the CCNA 640-802 CCNA Simulator: ICND1 Skill Builder Labs ICND1 Part 1: Navigation and Administration ICND Lab 4: Router CLI Exec Mode I ICND1 Skill Builder Labs ICND1 Part 1: Navigation and Administration ICND Lab 5: Router CLI Exec Mode II ICND1 Skill Builder Labs ICND1 Part 1: Navigation and Administration ICND Lab 6: Router CLI Configuration Process ICND1 Skill Builder Labs ICND1 Part 1: Navigation and Administration ICND Lab 22: Terminal History I ICND1 Skill Builder Labs ICND1 Part 1: Navigation and Administration ICND Lab 23: Terminal History II Submit your answers in a Word document to your instructor at the beginning of Unit 3.

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Labs
Lab 2.1: Establishing a Console Session with HyperTerminal What is the purpose? You will use HyperTerminal to connect to a Cisco router. What are the steps?
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Task 1: Initial HyperTerminal Session Procedure 1. Read and follow the instructions for Curriculum Lab 2-2, Tasks 1-8, beginning on page 34 of Routers and Routing Basics: CCNA 2 Labs and Study Guide. 2. Record your answers as indicated in the lab instructions and submit to your instructor.

Did it work?
x x

Were you able to configure HyperTerminal to use the com port? Were you able to access and configure a router using HyperTerminal?

Lab 2.2: Configuring a Router Using Setup What is the purpose? You will use the basic setup dialog to perform a basic setup of a router. What are the steps? Task 1: Initial Router Configuration Procedure 1. Read and follow the instructions for Curriculum Lab 2-1, Tasks 1-6, beginning on page 31 of Routers and Routing Basics: CCNA 2 Labs and Study Guide. 2. Record your answers as indicated in the lab instructions and submit to your instructor. Did it work?
x x

Were you able to perform a basic configuration of a Cisco router via the Setup dialog box?

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Lab 2.3: Command-Line Fundamentals What is the purpose? You will log into a Cisco router and enter basic commands at the command line interface (CLI), then use the help and other navigation features available from the command line. What are the steps? Task 1: Using the CLI Procedure 1. Read and follow the instructions for Curriculum Lab 2-3, Tasks 1-10, beginning on page 37 of Routers and Routing Basics: CCNA 2 Labs and Study Guide. 2. Record your answers as indicated in the lab instructions and submit to your instructor. Did it work?
x x x

Were you able to log onto a Cisco router and use the command line to enter Privileged EXEC mode and view the current router configuration? Were you able to use the help feature and show commands to examine the current running configuration?

Lab 2.4: Exploring the Router and IOS What is the purpose? You will continue to explore the use of the CLI using the command history and help features to enter basic commands. You will attach and configure a basic LAN. What are the steps? Task 1: Explore the IOS Commands Procedure 1. Read and follow the instructions for Curriculum Lab 2-4, Tasks 1-7, beginning on page 40 of Routers and Routing Basics: CCNA 2 Labs and Study Guide. 2. Record your answers as indicated in the lab instructions and submit to your instructor. Did it work?
x x

Were you able to able to use the CLI to perform a basic configuration of a Cisco router?

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Lab 2.5: Configuring a Two-Router Topology What is the purpose? You will cable and configure a basic two-router topology to allow for connectivity between PCs located at two different sites. What are the steps? Task 1: Topology Configuration Procedure 1. Read and follow the instructions for Curriculum Lab 2-5, Tasks 1-6, beginning on page 51 of Routers and Routing Basics: CCNA 2 Labs and Study Guide. 2. Record your answers as indicated in the lab instructions and submit to your instructor. Did it work?
x x

Were you able to verify connectivity between the two PCs using the ping command?

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