Cisco Systems OL-11497-03 IOS Software Configuration for the Router, Cisco IOS Software Images

Chapter 3 Installing the Router

IOS Software Configuration for the Router

Step 6 On the console terminal, verify that the console displays the system banner and that the system and all interfaces initialize successfully.

If the power modules do not power up, or if the system or any interfaces do not initialize properly, see Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting the Installation.” If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact your Cisco service representative for assistance.

IOS Software Configuration for the Router

This section explains how to configure your system so that it can access the network or enable other hosts on the network to access your system remotely by means of a Telnet connection. You can find more information in the configuration publications listed in the “If You Need More Information” section on page 3-82.

The system startup process and a procedure for performing a basic configuration of your router are presented in the following sections:

•Cisco IOS Software Images, page 3-37

•Conditions to Check Before System Startup, page 3-38

•Overview of the Boot Process, page 3-39

•Starting the Router and Observing Initial Conditions, page 3-39

•Manually Booting the System, page 3-47

•Router Configuration, page 3-49

Cisco IOS Software Images

A default Cisco IOS software image for your system is available through any of the internal or external sources described in Table 3-11.

	Cisco 12006 and Cisco 12406 Router Installation and Configuration Guide
OL-11497-03		3-37