Understanding Tools and Options
AN/ANH/ARN
Kernel
Corporate backbone
Upstream router | BOOTP server |
Key
TFTP request
TFTP transfer
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Figure 1-5. Obtaining the Kernel File
8.The router boots the kernel.
9.The router uses TFTP to obtain application and string files as it needs them.
10.The router begins bridging and routing network traffic as specified in the configuration file.
The AN/ANH, or ARN router can continue to request files, even after it begins bridging and routing traffic.
If a failure occurs in steps 1 through 8, the AN/ANH or ARN router attempts to boot locally.
