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Completing the Router Configuration
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The following outlines the general procedure for modifying the initial
configuration with your chosen tool:
1.
Make a backup copy of the
startup.cfg
file using the configuration tool.
2.
Modify the
startup.cfg
file by adding interfaces and protocols.
3.
Save the modified configuration as a test file, for example,
test.cfg
.
4.
Boot the router with the test configuration file.
5.
Verify that the router’s new configuration works correctly.
6.
Save the verified configuration file as
config.
Always save a copy of the current config file before you overwrite it.
Communicating with the Router Remotely
In addition to the network connections you make to the router with tools such as
Site Manager, you can also communicate with the router remotely using:
• Telnet connections
• Out-of-band connections
• Memory card distribution
Telnet Connections
You can manage a router from a remote workstation by establishing a Telnet
connection and using the router’s Technician Interface and the BCC. See Using
Technician Interface Software for information about establishing a Telnet session.
Note:
Be sure to create and test a new config file as soon as you complete the
Quick-Start procedure. By default the router boots with config unless you
specify another file. It is important that you always keep a working, tested file
named config to ensure that the router operates correctly.