
Receiving an IP Address From a BOOTP Server
The standard BOOTP protocol is supported and enables the device to automatically download its IP host configuration from any standard BOOTP server in the network. In this case, the device acts as a BOOTP client.
To retrieve an IP address from a BOOTP server:
1Select and connect any port to a BOOTP server or subnet containing such a server, to retrieve the IP address.
2At the system prompt, enter the delete startup configuration command to delete the Startup Configuration from flash.
The device reboots with no configuration and in 60 seconds starts sending BOOTP requests. The device receives the IP address automatically.
NOTE: When the device reboot begins, any input at the ASCII terminal or keyboard automatically cancels the BOOTP process before completion and the device does not recieve an IP address from the BOOTP server.
The following example illustrates the process:
console> enable
console# delete startup-config
Startup file was deleted
console# reload
You haven’t saved your changes. Are you sure you want to continue (y/n) [n]?
This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. Do you want to continue (y/n) [n]?
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/* the device reboots */
To verify the IP address, enter the show ip interface command.
The device is now configured with an IP address.
Security Management and Password Configuration
System security is handled through the Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) mechanism that manages user access rights, privileges, and management methods. AAA uses both local and remote user databases. Data encryption is handled through the SSH mechanism.
The system is delivered with no default password configured; all passwords are
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