Installation Manual

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Configuring the HP AdvanceStack Internet Router
Configuring the Router for the First Time
Configuration
indicates that the router should attempt to load a Cisco IOS image from
Flash memory. Use the “show version” command at the privileged EXEC
prompt to show the setting.
3. If after five attempts a valid Cisco IOS image is not found in Flash memory,
the router reverts to boot ROM mode (which is used to install or upgrade
a Cisco IOS image).
4. If a valid Cisco IOS image is found, then the router searches for a valid
configuration file.
5. If a valid configuration file is not found in NVRAM, the router runs the
System Configuration Dialog so you can configure it manually. For normal
router operation, there must be a valid Cisco IOS image in Flash memory
and a configuration file in NVRAM.
The first time you boot your router, you will need to configure the router
interfaces and then save the configuration to a file in NVRAM.
Configuring the Router for the First Time
You can configure the router using one of the following procedures, which are
described in this section:
■ System Configuration Dialog—Recommended if you are not familiar with
Cisco IOS commands.
■ Configuration mode—Recommended if you are familiar with Cisco IOS
commands.
■
AutoInstall—Recommended for automatic installation if another router
running Cisco IOS software is installed on the network. This configuration
method must be set up by someone with experience using Cisco IOS
software.
NOTE
Acquire the correct network addresses from your system administrator or
consult your network plan to determine the correct addresses before you
begin to configure the router.
Proceed with the procedure that best fits the needs of your network configu-
ration and Cisco IOS software experience level. If you will be using configu-
ration mode or AutoInstall to configure the router, and you would like a quick
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