Installing Software in Boot Mode

Installing Software When a Firewall Does Not Exist E-Series Routers

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To install the E-series software in Boot mode, you must access the CLI via the local console.

To install the software:

1Obtain the required information for the installation.

2Divert network traffic to another router.

3Access the Boot mode.

4Assign an IP address to the E-series router.

5Configure access to the network host.

6Mount the CD on the network host.

7Copy the software release file to the E-series router.

8Reboot the system.

Task 1: Obtain the Required Information

Before you install the software, obtain the following information:

•The IP address of the network host

•The IP address of the E-series router

•The IP address of the next hop to reach the destination network (for example, a gateway)

•The login name and password for the FTP server

•The procedure for mounting a CD on the network host

Task 2: Divert Network Traffic to Another System

Task 3: Access the Boot Mode

To access Boot mode from the local console:

1At the Privileged Exec prompt, type the reload command.

Information on the reloading process appears.

2When the countdown begins, press the key sequence <mb>.

This action puts the CLI in Boot mode and the :boot## prompt appears.

Juniper Networks E-Series manual Installing Software in Boot Mode