192.168.0.1 192.168.0.2
192.168.0.3
DHCP
server
TFTP
server
Use the Auto Install Configuration
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M6100 Series Switches
The configuration file is located on the TFTP server (for example, switch.cfg).
Figure 1. Components in an Auto Install configuration
Configure Auto Install Through the CLI
This section describes how to configure Auto Install through the CLI.
To use the CLI to configure Auto Install:
1. Download the configuration file from the TFTP server.
2. Save the configuration file:
(Netgear switch) #boot autoinstall auto-save
(Netgear switch) #boot autoinstall start
Auto Install starts and waits for the boot options from the DHCP server.
(Netgear switch) #network protocol dhcp
Changing protocol mode will reset ip configuration.
3. Continue Auto Install:
Are you sure you want to continue? (y/n)y
4. Request an IP address, configuration file name, and TFTP IP address from the DHCP
server:
(Netgear switch) #
Config file 'startup-config' created successfully.
AutoInstalled configuration is saved.
(Netgear switch) #show autoinstall
AutoInstall Mode.............................. Stopped
AutoInstall Persistent Mode................... Enabled
AutoSave Mode................................. Disabled
AutoInstall Retry Count....................... 3
AutoInstall State............................. AutoInstall is completed.
Auto Install is now completed.