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Chapter 4 Performing a Basic Startup Configuration

Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions

Note The boot LED remains lit when the ISA/ISM is configured for MPPE, and it starts to pulsate after

booting when the ISA/ISM is configured for IPSec. The ISA/ISM functions normally whether the boot

LED is pulsating or is solid. See the Integrated Service Adapter and Integrated Service Module

Installation and Configuration for more information on configuring the ISA/ISM.

Step 4 Observe the initialization process. When the system boot is complete (a few seconds), the network

processor begins to initialize the interfaces. During this initialization, the LEDs on each port behave

differently (most flash on and off).

The enabled (EN) LED on each interface goes on when initialization is completed, and the console

screen displays a script and system banner similar to the following:

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Step 5 When you start up the router for the first time, the system automatically enters the setup command

facility, which determines which interfaces are installed and prompts you for configuration information

for each one. On the console terminal, after the system displays the system banner and hardware

configuration, you will see the following System Configuration Dialog prompt:

--- System Configuration Dialog ---

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]:

You have the option of proceeding with the setup facility to configure the interfaces, or exiting from

setup and using configuration commands to configure global (system-wide) and interface-specific

parameters. You do not have to configure the interface immediately; however, you cannot enable the

interfaces or connect them to any networks until you have configured them.

• To continue with setup—Enter yes and proceed to the “Performing a Basic Configuration Using the

Setup Facility” section on page 4-4.

• To use global configuration mode to enter commands manually—Enter no and proceed to the

“Performing a Basic Configuration Using Global Configuration Mode” section on page 4-7.

Some interface LEDs do not light until you have configured them. Complete the first-time startup

procedures and configuration, and then refer to the LED descriptions in Chapter 1, “Overview,” to check

the status of the interfaces.

For specific port and service adapters specific to the Cisco 7100 series VPN routers, see the

Cisco 7100

Series VPN Router Documentation

flyer, and refer to the specific configuration and installation guide for

your port adapter for information.

For troubleshooting recommendations and procedures, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting the

Installation.”