Overview of Initializing and Verifying Router Software

Initializing the Router SoftwareInitializing the Router Software

When the router is installed with (or reset to) the factory default, it boots and begins operation with all networking ports configured for bridging. At this point you are ready to use the console interface to initialize the router. The following is an overview of the initializing process:

1.Configure for routing.

2.Boot the router.

3.Set the date and time (optional).

4.Set passwords (optional, but recommended for system access security).

Configure for Routing

Configuring specifies the parameter values needed to conform router operation to the needs of your network. You can use Quick Configuration to create a minimal configuration or you can use the Configuration Editor to create a more extensive configuration.

Boot the Router

After you specify a configuration, you must implement it by ‘‘booting’’ the router. Booting replaces the former configuration parameters with the ones you have most recently saved, and restarts the router. Booting is a simple process that can be done either when you exit from the Quick Configuration screen or by executing the Boot command in the Network Command Language Interpreter (NCL).

Set the Date and Time

In the factory default configuration, the router starts its clock and calendar from a default setting. Setting the date and time ensures an accurate date and time display in the console screen and accurate dates and times in Event Log messages.

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