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This preface discusses the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of this software configuration guide, and where to get the latest version of this guide.
This guide explains how to complete a basic router configuration using the setup command facility. It also contains information on using the Cisco IOS software to perform other configuration tasks, such as configuring a Voice over IP interface.
This guide does not provide complete configuration instructions. Refer to the Cisco IOS configuration guides and command references for detailed configuration instructions. These publications are available on the Documentation CD-ROM that came with your router. See the "Documentation CD-ROM" section for more information.
This publication is designed for the person who will be responsible for configuring your router. This guide is intended primarily for the following audiences:
The major sections of this software configuration guide include:
| Chapter | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chapter 1 | Discusses using the setup command facility to configure your router. | |
Chapter 2 | Describes what you need to know about the Cisco IOS software. | |
Chapter 3 | Describes how to use the Cisco IOS software command-line interface (CLI) to configure basic router functionality. | |
Chapter 4 | Describes how to configure voice network modules with recEive and transMit (E&M), Foreign Exchange Office (FXO), and Foreign Exchange Station (FXS) interfaces for your router. |
This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:
| Convention | Description |
|---|---|
boldface font | Commands and keywords. |
italic font | Variables for which you supply values. |
[ ] | Keywords or arguments that appear within square brackets are optional. |
{x | y | z} | A choice of required keywords appears in braces separated by vertical bars. You must select one. |
| Examples of information displayed on the screen. |
boldface screen | Examples of information you must enter. |
< > | Nonprinting characters, for example passwords, appear in angle brackets. |
[ ] | Default responses to system prompts appear in square brackets. |
Note | Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to additional information and material. |
| Timesaver This symbol means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph. |
| Caution This symbol means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
This configuration guide does not contain the following:
For additional information about any of these topics, refer to the following resources:
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If you are a network administrator and need personal technical assistance with a Cisco product that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract, contact Cisco's Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 800 553-2447 or 408 526-7209, or tac@cisco.com. Emergency technical assistance (for network-down or severe network problems) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For popular configuration tips and hints gathered from Cisco's Technical Assistance Center (TAC), go to the Hot Tips home page at the following URL. This URL is subject to change without notice.
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/701/
If you choose to telephone the TAC for help, have the following information ready:
Cisco and its European Service Partners coordinate all customer service in Europe, including hardware and software telephone technical support, onsite service, and module exchange and repair. For more information, contact the European TAC.
European TAC numbers and e-mail address are as follows:
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