What is the purpose of the POST operation on a router?
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The POST (Power-On Self Test) operation on a router is a diagnostic test that occurs when the router is first powered on or restarted. The purpose of this test is to ensure that the router hardware is functioning properly and is ready to perform its intended functions.
During the POST operation, the router performs a series of self-tests to check the basic hardware components such as the CPU, RAM, ROM, interfaces, and other components. The results of these tests are displayed on the router console, and any failures or errors are reported to the user.
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A. Locate an IOS image for booting: This is not the purpose of the POST operation. The router's firmware (IOS image) is loaded from the router's flash memory or a TFTP server once the router has passed the POST.
B. Set the configuration register: The configuration register is a software setting that controls how the router boots up and where it looks for the IOS image. The POST operation does not set the configuration register; this must be done manually.
C. Determine whether additional hardware has been added: This is partially true. The POST operation checks the router's hardware to ensure that all the components are working properly. If any additional hardware has been added to the router, the POST operation will detect it and include it in the hardware test.
D. Enable a TFTP server: This is not the purpose of the POST operation. The TFTP server is a separate service that can be configured on the router to enable file transfers, such as copying a new IOS image to the router's flash memory.
In summary, the primary purpose of the POST operation on a router is to ensure that the router's hardware is functioning properly and is ready to perform its intended functions.