• Supported Platforms
• M Series
• T Series

• Related Topics
• Configuring the Junos OS the First Time on a Router with a Single Routing Engine
• Configuring the Junos OS the First Time on a Router with Dual Routing Engines
• Configuring the Physical Location of the Router or Switch
• Configuring a Backup Router
• Example: Configuring the Name of the Router, IP Address, and System ID

Configuring Basic Router or Switch Properties

When you configure the router initially, you must configure the basic properties of a router, such as the router’s hostname, IP addresses, and the name the domain in which the router is located.

To configure basic router properties:

1. Configure the router’s hostname.

   See Configuring the Hostname of the Router or Switch

2. Map the router’s hostname to IP addresses.

   See .Mapping the Name of the Router to IP Addresses.

3. Configure an ISO system identifier for the router.

   See Configuring an ISO System Identifier for the Router.

4. Configure the router’s domain name.

   See Configuring the Domain Name for the Router or Switch.