Following default settings, what two tasks are performed first in the router boot sequence?

The router boot sequence is a process that a router goes through before it is ready to be used. Following the default settings, the first two tasks performed in the router boot sequence are:

1. Perform the POST (Power-On Self Test): This is a diagnostic testing sequence that checks the router's hardware to ensure all components are working properly. It checks the CPU, memory, and different interfaces.

2. Load the Bootstrap program: The Bootstrap program is a small program stored in ROM (Read-Only Memory) that has the instructions for locating the IOS (Internetwork Operating System) image. It loads the IOS into the router's memory.