Using The System Configuration Dialog - Cisco CISCO2515-RF - 2515 Router User Manual

Configuring the Router for the First Time
Acquire the correct network addresses from your system administrator or
Timesaver
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 configuration and
Cisco IOS software experience level. If you will be using configuration mode or
AutoInstall to configure the router, and you would like a quick review of the Cisco IOS
software, refer to the section "Cisco IOS Software Basics" later in this chapter. Otherwise,
proceed with the next section "Using the System Configuration Dialog."
Using the System Configuration Dialog
If you do not plan to use AutoInstall, make sure all the WAN cables are disconnected from
the router. This will prevent the router from attempting to run the AutoInstall process. The
router will attempt to run AutoInstall whenever you power it ON if there is a WAN
connection on both ends and the router does not have a configuration file stored in
NVRAM. It can take several minutes for the router to determine that AutoInstall is not
connected to a remote TCP/IP host.
If your router does not have a configuration (setup) file and you are not using AutoInstall,
the router will automatically start the setup command facility. An interactive dialog called
the System Configuration Dialog appears on the console screen. This dialog helps you
navigate through the configuration process by prompting you for the configuration
information necessary for the router to operate.
Many prompts in the System Configuration Dialog include default answers, which are
included in square brackets following the question. To accept a default answer, press
Return; otherwise, enter your response.
This section gives an example configuration using the System Configuration Dialog. When
you are configuring your router, respond as appropriate for your network.
At any time during the System Configuration Dialog, you can request help by typing a
question mark (?) at a prompt.
Before proceeding with the System Configuration Dialog, obtain from your system
administrator the node addresses and the number of bits in the subnet field (if applicable)
of the router ports.
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