Nortel Networks 14.2 manual EZ-Install, Local Boot

Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers

This section reviews the options for initial startup and lists the requirements for each startup option. “Selecting the Routine Startup Option” on page 1-16 provides similar information for routine operation. “Steps for Completing Startup Options” on page 1-18 describes the procedure for configuring a startup option.

Note: Even if you use the default option, EZ-Install, Nortel Networks strongly recommends that you connect a modem or a console to an AN/ANH or ARN router for initial startup. With a console connection, you can issue commands to the router and display messages. This is very useful if you have network problems after installation.

EZ-Install

EZ-Install is the easiest option for the person at the router site to perform, because AN/ANH and ARN routers automatically begin the procedure at startup, and the network automatically supplies the IP address and configuration file.

The EZ-Install procedure requires the following at initial startup:

•A communications link between the AN/ANH or ARN router and an upstream router over an HDLC or frame relay interface

•A BootP server that contains a customized configuration file for the AN/ANH or ARN router

If EZ-Install fails in an initial startup attempt, one of the following occurs:

•An AN or ANH router attempts to boot once using the Local Boot option. If both boot attempts fail, you must troubleshoot the problem and reboot the router as described in Appendix B.

•An ARN router first tries to local boot, and then tries to netboot. The ARN continuously attempts to local boot and netboot until it boots successfully, you turn off the ARN, or you interrupt the process in one of the following ways:

--Press the Reset button on the ARN back panel

--Type the [Control]-c break sequence at the management console

Local Boot

The Local Boot procedure requires the following at initial startup:

•An installed PCMCIA flash memory card that contains the software image file and a generic configuration file

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