AIS AI2524 Using the System Configuration Dialog, Introduction System Configuration Dialog

Chapter 6: Using the System Configuration Dialog

Chapter 6: Using the System

Configuration Dialog

Introduction

System

Configuration

Dialog

This chapter describes the System Configuration Dialog process using a sample configuration. The System Configuration Dialog can be manually used to configure the router instead of using AutoInstall.

If you do not plan to use AutoInstall (refer to the Using AutoInstall chapter), make sure all the WAN cables are disconnected from the router. This will prevent the router from attempting to the run the Au- toInstall process. The router will attempt to run AutoInstall whenever you power it on if there is a WAN connection on both ends and the router does not have a configuration file stored in NVRAM. It can take several minutes for the router to determine that AutoInstall is not set up to a remote TCP/IP host.

If your router does not have a configuration (setup) file and you are not using AutoInstall, the router will automatically start the setup com mand facility. An interactive dialog called the System Configuration Dialog appears on the console screen. This dialog helps you navigat through the configuration process by prompting you for the configura- tion information necessary for the router to operate.

Many prompts in the System Configuration Dialog include default re- sponses, which are included in square brackets following the question. To accept a default answer, press <Enter>. Otherwise, type your re- sponse.

This section gives an example configuration using the System Config- uration Dialog. When you are configuring your router, respond as ap propriate for your network.

At any time during the System Configuration Dialog, you can request help by typing a question mark (?) at a prompt.

Before proceeding with the System Configuration Dialog, obtain from your system administrator the node addresses and the number of bits

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