Cisco Systems quick start Configure the Cisco AS5300, Using Cisco Fast Step Software

4Configure the Cisco AS5300

Use any of the following options for configuring your Cisco AS5300:

•Cisco Fast Step Software

•Cisco IOS Release Setup Script

•Initial Configuration Using the CLI (Manual Configuration)

•Configuring VoIP

The option you select depends on how you want to configure your Cisco AS5300. Use the following information to help you decide which option to select.

Using Cisco Fast Step Software

Cisco Fast Step is a setup utility with a graphical user interface. It provides easy, step-by-step instructions for setting up some of the most commonly used options available on the Cisco AS5300. Use Cisco Fast Step to configure your Cisco AS5300 with the following options:

•Protocols and services (IP, IPX, and NetBEUI)

•LAN or WAN topology of 10BASE-T, 10/100BASE-T, and serial ports

•Controller settings (PRI or channelized T1/E1 interfaces)

•WAN encapsulation settings (Frame Relay and HDLC)

•LAN or WAN side IP or IPX settings

•Dial-in side IP or IPX settings

•IP address pools or DHCP server settings for dial-in users

•Cisco AS5300 security and security server settings

•Routing protocol settings including default and user-defined (static) routes

For all other configurations, use the Cisco IOS release setup script (see the section, “Cisco IOS Release Setup Script,” later in this section) or refer to the Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Server Software Configuration Guide for detailed instructions on using the command-line interface to configure your Cisco AS5300.

Cisco Fast Step Software

Install and Run Cisco Fast Step

Step 1 Insert the Cisco Fast Step CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the local PC you connected in the “Connect a Console for Local Administrative Access” section.

Step 2 The Fast Step install program starts Setup.exe automatically. If it does not, use the following steps to start the Fast Step program:

Step 3 Double-click the My Computer icon on your computer desktop.

Step 4 Double-click the CD icon.

Step 5 Double-click the Setup.exe icon.

The install program prompts you for the information it needs to install Cisco Fast Step, then copies the software to your hard drive.

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