: Set using hostname [Name] in global configuration mode. Passwords : Enable secret password: enable secret class .

: Use the ping command from a PC's command prompt to test connectivity to other devices. 4. Troubleshooting Checklist If connectivity fails (pings do not succeed):

: Disable DNS lookup ( no ip domain-lookup ) and encrypt plain-text passwords ( service password-encryption ).

: On routers, enter interface configuration mode (e.g., interface g0/0 ), set the address ( ip address [IP] [Mask] ), and enable it with no shutdown .