Default hostname command

From NetworkCommands

A command available on most Cisco IOS based platforms; used to return the device's host name to it's default value. For routers, this is normally router, for switches, this is normally switch.

Usage Syntax

Context: Global Configuration

default hostname

Usage Examples

default hostname

Usage Notes

Use this command with caution, a number of protocols rely on the host name or host name related parameters and may not work if the hostname is changed. These include PPP authentication protocols such as PAP and CHAP, used by dial-up connections for instance and SSH, which relies on RSA keys based on the host and domain name.

If you are connecting using SSH you may lose your connection. Requires Confirmation

Related Commands

See the default command article for information on other Cisco default commands such as the default interface command.

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