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Cisco 7100 Series VPN Router Installation and Configuration Guide

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Performing a Basic Startup Configuration

This chapter describes how to start the system and perform a basic configuration for your Cisco 7100

series router. The chapter includes the following sections:

• Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup, page 4-1

• Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions, page 4-1

• Configuring a Router, page 4-3

• Performing Other Configuration Tasks, page 4-19

• Viewing the System Configuration, page 4-19

• Replacing or Recovering a Lost Password, page 4-21

Complex configuration procedures are beyond the scope of this publication. See the “Related

Documentation” section on page xi for additional information.

Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup

Check the following conditions before you start your router:

• Each port adapter is securely inserted in its slot.

• All network interface cables are connected.

• A Flash Disk or Flash memory card is installed in its PC Card slot.

• The power cable is connected and secured with the cable-retention clip.

• The console terminal is connected and powered on.

Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions

After installing the router and connecting cables, start the router as follows:

Step 1 Turn the power switch on the power supply to the on (|) position. The green power (PWR) LED on the

router goes on.

Step 2 Listen for the fans; you should immediately hear them operating.

Step 3 During the boot process, observe the system LEDs. The LEDs on most of the fixed interfaces and port

adapters go on and off in irregular sequence. Some may go on, go out, and go on again for a short time.