0:03 In My Labs, open Import and choose Device Configs to build a lab from saved configurations.

0:12 Use clean configuration files with passwords, keys and other sensitive values removed.

0:20 Select the configuration files for both routers, then choose Analyze.

0:26 Review the detected hostnames, vendors, operating systems and models before continuing.

0:35 The preview suggests a cable between interfaces on the same network.

0:41 Check both interface names and addresses, and remove any suggested cable that is incorrect.

0:51 Expand Unmatched Interfaces to see addressed ports that have no suggested connection.

0:59 Give the lab a clear name, then choose Create Lab.

1:05 Open the new lab and check that both routers and their cable are present.

1:17 In Configs, select Startup and inspect the configuration imported for each router.

1:28 Open the first router console and check its interface address and status.

1:35 Ping the second router, repeating the test after initial address resolution if needed.

1:44 Five successful replies confirm that this imported link is working.

1:55 Check the second router too, so you verify both ends of the link.

2:10 Save the device configurations before leaving the lab.

2:15 Reopen the lab from My Labs and check that its configuration is still available.

2:26 Keep the original files and verify the imported settings before using a larger network.