We summarize the chapter with the following points:
- Routers use LED indicators to provide a way to monitor their activity and performance.
- After connecting the router to a PC, plug in the power cable and press the power switch on to power up the router.
- To connect a router to a PC, a rollover console cable and a DB9 serial port on the PC are needed.
- A USB-to-DB9 adapter in combination with a rollover console represents an alternative solution for connecting the router to the PC.
- A terminal emulator program like PuTTY is required for establishing a connection with a router.
- User EXEC Mode [Router>] enables access to only a limited number of basic monitoring commands.
- Privileged EXEC Mode [Router#] enables access to all monitoring, configuration, and management commands.
- Global Configuration Mode [Router(config)#] provides root access to a router.
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