2.1.1.1.1 Set the 'hostname'

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Information

The hostname is used in prompts and default configuration filenames.

Rationale:

The domain name is prerequisite for setting up SSH.

Impact:

Organizations should plan the enterprise network and identify an appropriate host name for each router.

Solution

Configure an appropriate host name for the router.

hostname(config)#hostname {<em>router_name</em>}

Default Value:

The default hostname is Router.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3801