Table Of Contents
Release Notes for the Cisco SOHO 70 Series for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)XP
Determining Your Software Release
Upgrading to a New Software Release
New Software Features in Release 12.1(3)XP2
New Software Features in Release 12.1(3)XP
Caveat CSCdr91706 and IOS HTTP Vulnerability
Resolved Caveats—Release 12.1(3)XP4
Open Caveats—Release 12.1(3)XP3
Resolved Caveats—Release 12.1(3)XP2
Open Caveats—Release 12.1(3)XP1
Cisco IOS Software Documentation Set
Release 12.1 Documentation Set
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Software Configuration Tips on the Cisco Technical Assistance Center Home Page
Release Notes for the Cisco SOHO 70 Series for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)XP
March 14, 2002
These release notes for the Cisco SOHO series routers describe the enhancements provided in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)XP4. These release notes are updated as needed. Use these release notes with Cross-Platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 located on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM.
For a list of the software caveats that apply to Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)XP4, see the "Caveats" section and Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T. The caveats document is updated for every maintenance release and is located on Cisco Connection Online (Cisco.com) and the Documentation CD-ROM.
Contents
These release notes discuss the following topics:
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System Requirements
This section describes the system requirements for Release 12.1(3)XP4 and includes the following sections:
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Memory Requirements
Table 1 Memory Requirements for the Cisco SOHO Series
SOHO 76 and SOHO 77
soho70-y1-mz
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16 MB
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Hardware Supported
Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)XP4 supports the Cisco SOHO series routers:
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The SOHO 76 and SOHO 77 are small office and home office (SOHO) asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) routers each with one Ethernet interface for connection to a service provider networks.
The SOHO routers also provide the following key hardware features:
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For detailed descriptions of the new hardware features, see the "New and Changed Information" section.
Table 2 Supported Interfaces for the Cisco SOHO Series
SOHO 76 and SOHO 77
One 10BaseT (RJ-45)
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Determining Your Software Release
To determine the version of Cisco IOS software running on your Cisco SOHO series, log in to the router and enter the show version EXEC command:
router> show versionCisco Internetwork Operating System SoftwareIOS(tm) Software (soho70-y1-mz), Version12.1(3)XP4, RELEASE SOFTWAREUpgrading to a New Software Release
For general information about upgrading to a new software release, see Upgrading the Cisco IOS Software Release in Cisco Routers and Modems located at:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/620/6.html
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Feature Set Tables
The Cisco IOS software is packaged in feature sets consisting of software images—depending on the platform. Each feature set contains a specific set of Cisco IOS features. Release 12.1(3)XP4 supports the same feature sets as Releases 12.1 and 12.1 T, but Release 12.1(3)XP4 can include new features supported by the Cisco SOHO series routers.
Table 3 lists the features and feature sets supported by the Cisco SOHO series routers in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)XP4, and uses the following conventions:
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New and Changed Information
The following section lists the new software features supported by the Cisco SOHO series for Release 12.1(3)XP4 and above.
New Software Features in Release 12.1(3)XP2
The following new software feature is supported by the Cisco SOHO series for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)XP2:
Support for PVCs
Cisco SOHO 70 series routers running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)XP2 or later support up to ten permanent virtual circuits or connections (PVCs).
New Software Features in Release 12.1(3)XP
The following new software features are supported by the Cisco SOHO series for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)XP and above:
PPPoE
The Point to Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) feature is PPP encapsulation over ATM adaptation layer 5 (AAL5) to support bridged protocols. The encapsulation method is AAL5 Subnetwork Access Protocol (AAL5SNAP), which is PPP over Ethernet over Logical Link Control and Subnetwork Access Protocol (LLC/SNAP) over AAL5 over ATM. Although this encapsulation primarily supports bridging, if the router is configured to support routing, you can use PPPoE for routing.
PPPoA (RFC 2364)
The Point to Point over ATM (PPPoA) feature is PPP encapsulation over ATM AAL5 to support routed protocols. There are two encapsulation methods. The first method is AAL5MUX, which is PPP over AAL5 over ATM. The second method is AAL5SNAP, which is PPP over SNAP/LLC over AAL5 over ATM. PPPoA cannot be used for bridging.
Support for RFC1483
RFC1483 provides multi-protocol encapsulation over ATM AAL5 to support bridged and routed protocols. The feature includes two encapsulation methods. The first method, LLC/SNAP encapsulation, multiplexes multiple protocols over a single virtual circuit (VC). The second method, VC-multiplexed, assumes each protocol is carried over a separate VC.
Important Notes
The following sections contain important notes about Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)XP4 that can apply to the Cisco SOHO series.
Caveat CSCdr91706 and IOS HTTP Vulnerability
A defect in multiple releases of Cisco IOS software causes a Cisco router or switch to halt and reload if the IOS HTTP service is enabled and you browse to http://router-ip/anytext?/ and enter the enable password when it is requested. This defect can be exploited to produce a denial of service (DoS) attack. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the enable password is known or not set.
The vulnerability, identified as Cisco bug ID CSCdr91706, affects virtually all mainstream Cisco routers and switches running Cisco IOS software releases 12.0 through 12.1, inclusive. This is not the same defect as CSCdr36952.
The vulnerability has been corrected and Cisco is making fixed releases available for free to replace all affected IOS releases. Cisco urges all customers to upgrade to releases that are not vulnerable to this defect as listed in the complete advisory, which is available at: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/ ioshttpserverquery-pub.shtml. You are strongly encouraged to read the complete advisory.
Caveats
Caveats describe unexpected behavior in Cisco IOS software releases. Severity 1 caveats are the most serious caveats; severity 2 caveats are less serious. All caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.1 and Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T are also in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)XP4.
For information on caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.1, see Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1. For information on caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T, see Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T. These documents list severity 1 and 2 caveats and are located on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM.
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Resolved Caveats—Release 12.1(3)XP4
This section describes possibly unexpected behavior by software releases prior to Release 12.1(3)XP4 that have been resolved in Release 12.1(3)XP4 and above.
Management
CSCdw65903
An error can occur with management protocol processing. Please use the following URL for further information:
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/bugtool/onebug.pl?bugid=CSCdw65903
Open Caveats—Release 12.1(3)XP3
This section describes possibly unexpected behavior by Release 12.1(3)XP3.
Miscellaneous
CSCds04747
Connection setup improvements.
CSCds32217
D-write community string readable with read-only community, Cisco IOS.
Resolved Caveats—Release 12.1(3)XP2
This section describes possibly unexpected behavior by software releases prior to Release 12.1(3)XP2 that have been resolved in Release 12.1(3)XP2 and above.
Miscellaneous
CSCds05811
If secondary IP addresses are configured on either an Ethernet or FastEthernet interface and the running-config is saved to NVRAM, when the router is reloaded the secondary IP addresses disappear from the configuration. This caveat is identical to the caveats: CSCdr51651, CSCdr72866, CSCdr72868, and CSCdr77724, as well as cases A445655, A519050, and A466616. The problem was originally found in Release 12.1(2)T. This caveat is fixed in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)XP3.
Open Caveats—Release 12.1(3)XP1
This section describes possibly unexpected behavior by Release 12.1(3)XP1.
Miscellaneous
CSCds52865
Although the old Alcatel microcode 2.58 was compatible with the ADI-based Cisco line card, Alcatel microcode 3.6.66 is not compatible with the Cisco 4xDMT ADI based line card. To work around this problem for SOHO 70 series routers, upgrade to Cisco IOS release 12.1(3)XP1. Note that Cisco IOS release 12.1(3)XP1 contains both 2.58 and 3.6.66 microcode versions, but only uses 2.58 microcode for ADSL over ISDN. After upgrading your software, configure the command dsl operating-mode ansi-dmt for the ATM0 interface, which allows the router to function with the DMT card of the Cisco DSLAM.
CSCds52870
A SOHO 77 router is not compatible with a Cisco DSLAM using the ATUC-1-4DMT line card.
Related Documentation
The following sections describe the documentation available for the Cisco SOHO series routers. Typically, these documents consist of hardware and software installation guides, Cisco IOS configuration and command references, system error messages, feature modules, and other documents.
Documentation is available as printed manuals or electronic documents, except for feature modules, which are available online on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM.
Use these release notes with the documents listed in the following sections:
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Release-Specific Documents
The following documents are specific to Release 12.1. They are located on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM.
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On Cisco.com at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Release Notes: Cross-Platform Release Notes
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Release Notes: Cross-Platform Release Notes
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Technical Documents: Product Bulletins
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As a supplement to the caveats listed in the "Caveats" section section in these release notes, see the Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 and Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T documents, which contain caveats applicable to all platforms for all maintenance releases of IOS Releases 12.1 and 12.1 T.
On Cisco.com at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Caveats
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Caveats
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Platform-Specific Documents
These documents are available for the Cisco SOHO series routers on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM:
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On Cisco.com at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Access Servers and Access Routers: Fixed Configuration Access Routers: Cisco SOHO Series Routers
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Access Servers and Access Routers: Fixed Configuration Access Routers: Cisco SOHO Series Routers
Feature Modules
Feature modules describe new features supported by Release 12.1(3)XP4 and are updates to the Cisco IOS documentation set. A feature module consists of a brief overview of the feature, benefits, configuration tasks, and a command reference. As updates, the feature modules are available online only. Feature module information is incorporated in the next printing of the Cisco IOS documentation set.
On Cisco.com at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: New Feature Documentation: New Features in 12.1-Based Limited Lifetime Releases: New Features in 12.1X Releases
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: New Feature Documentation: New Features in 12.1-Based Limited Lifetime Releases: New Features in 12.1X Releases
Cisco IOS Software Documentation Set
The Cisco IOS software documentation set consists of the Cisco IOS configuration guides, Cisco IOS command references, and several other supporting documents that are shipped with your order in electronic form on the Documentation CD-ROM—unless you specifically ordered printed versions.
Documentation Modules
Each module in the Cisco IOS documentation set consists of two types of books: a configuration guide and a corresponding command reference. Chapters in a configuration guide describe protocols, configuration tasks, Cisco IOS software functionality, and contain comprehensive configuration examples. Chapters in a command reference provide complete command syntax information. Use each configuration guide with its corresponding command reference.
The Cisco IOS software documentation set is available on Cisco.com and on the Documentation CD-ROM.
On Cisco.com at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Configuration Guides and Command References
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Configuration Guides and Command References
Release 12.1 Documentation Set
Table 4 describes the contents of the Cisco IOS Release 12.1 software documentation set, which is available in both electronic and printed form.
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On Cisco.com at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1
Obtaining Documentation
World Wide Web
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Documentation CD-ROM
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Ordering Documentation
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Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco's corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-4000 or, in North America, call 800 553-NETS (6387).
Obtaining Technical Assistance
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Technical Assistance Center
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To contact by e-mail, use one of the following:
In North America, TAC can be reached at 800 553-2447 or 408 526-7209. For other telephone numbers and TAC e-mail addresses worldwide, consult the following web site: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml.
Software Configuration Tips on the Cisco Technical Assistance Center Home Page
If you have a Cisco.com log-in account, you can access the following URL, which contains links and tips on configuring your Cisco products:
http://www.cisco.com/public/technotes/tech_sw.html
This URL is subject to change without notice. If it changes, point your Web browser to Cisco.com, press Login, and click on this path: Technical Assistance Center: Technical Tips.
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