Howto setup cisco router Hostnames
Posted by Admin on November 13th, 2007
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Here’s an example
Router#config t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with
CNTL/Z.
Router(config)#hostname debianadmin
debianadmin(config)#hostname london
london(config)#
Even though it’s pretty tempting to configure the hostname after your own name, it’s definitely a better idea to name the router something pertinent to the location. This is because giving it a hostname that’s somehow relevant to where the device actually lives will make finding it a whole lot easier. And it also helps you confirm that you are, indeed, configuring the right device.
