Note: The PPP protocol is currently the only data link layer protocol that can be
used when booting over a WAN interface.
BN (Boot, But Do Not Run, Using Console Queries)
Do not use this boot option. This option is used by field service personnel only.
BP (Boot using BOOTP)
Boots using the Bootstrap Protocol. The following example shows how to boot the
2210. User entries are shown in bold. Toaccept the defaults shown in brackets,
press Enter.
Note: In the following sample interface dialog, the device’s interface type appears
as either Token-Ringor Ethernet in the Device Types listing and at the
Device Type prompt.
Enter bp at the boot prompt (>). The software prompts you for the following router
information:
Device Types available:
Token Ring/Ethernet
Device type (for BOOTP) [Token Ring]:
vIf you enter Token Ring, you see the following:
Media (UTP/STP) [UTP]:
Speed (4/16)Mb [16Mb]:
BOOTP Using Token Ring at (6000000, 0).
Doing BOOTP o
Interface configured for 16Mbps & UTP
Trying host 123.175.68.213 via 123.175.56.190
file load image name
.loading
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Copyright Notices:
Copyright IBM Corp. 1994, 1997
MOS Operator Control
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vIf you enter Ethernet, you see the following:
Connector Type (AUI/RJ45)[AUTO_CONFIG]:
BootP Using Ethernet at (6000000, 0)
Doing BootPoooo
Trying host 123.175.68.213 via 123.175.56.190
file load image name
.loading
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Copyright Notices:
Copyright IBM Corp. 1994, 1997
MOS Operator Control
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A BOOTP boot is successful when the terminal displays the OPCON (*) prompt.
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