Configuration

Configuring the HP AdvanceStack Internet Router

Configuring the Router for the First Time

indicates that the router should attempt to load a Cisco IOS image from Flash memory. Use the “show version” command at the privileged EXEC prompt to show the setting.

3.If after five attempts a valid Cisco IOS image is not found in Flash memory, the router reverts to boot ROM mode (which is used to install or upgrade a Cisco IOS image).

4.If a valid Cisco IOS image is found, then the router searches for a valid configuration file.

5.If a valid configuration file is not found in NVRAM, the router runs the System Configuration Dialog so you can configure it manually. For normal router operation, there must be a valid Cisco IOS image in Flash memory and a configuration file in NVRAM.

The first time you boot your router, you will need to configure the router interfaces and then save the configuration to a file in NVRAM.

Configuring the Router for the First Time

You can configure the router using one of the following procedures, which are described in this section:

■System Configuration Dialog—Recommended if you are not familiar with Cisco IOS commands.

■Configuration mode—Recommended if you are familiar with Cisco IOS commands.

■AutoInstall—Recommended for automatic installation if another router running Cisco IOS software is installed on the network. This configuration method must be set up by someone with experience using Cisco IOS software.

N O T E

Acquire the correct network addresses from your system administrator or

 

consult your network plan to determine the correct addresses before you

 

begin to configure the router.

 

Proceed with the procedure that best fits the needs of your network configu-

 

 

ration and Cisco IOS software experience level. If you will be using configu-

 

ration mode or AutoInstall to configure the router, and you would like a quick

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