Why is it important to configure a hostname on a device?

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Question:
Why is it important to configure a hostname on a device?

  • a Cisco router or switch only begins to operate when its hostname is set
  • a hostname must be configured before any other parameters
  • to identify the device during remote access (SSH or telnet)
  • to allow local access to the device through the console port

Explanation: It is important to configure a hostname because various authentication processes use the device hostname. Hostnames are helpful for documentation, and they identify the device during remote access.

Exam with this question: CCNA 1 (v5.1 + v6.0) Chapter 2 Exam Answers

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