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Release Notes for the Cisco 805 Router

Cisco 805 Router Enhancements

TinyROM Version 1.4(1) Enhancements

TinyROM and Cisco IOS Behavior

Workaround for Earlier Versions of TinyROM

Upgrading TinyROM and IOS Software

Quick Start Guide: Setting Up the Cisco 805 Router

CD LED Explanation

Cisco 805 Router Software Configuration Guide

Upgrading Software from the Command-Line Interface

Obtaining Documentation

World Wide Web

Documentation CD-ROM

Ordering Documentation

Documentation Feedback

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website

Contacting TAC by Telephone

Release Notes for the Cisco 805 Router

This document describes new and changed information for the following documents:

•Quick Start Guide: Setting Up the Cisco 805 Router

•Cisco 805 Router Software Configuration Guide

Cisco 805 Router Enhancements

The Cisco 805 router now supports the following features:

•Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP), which creates a Hot Standby router group with a lead router that services all packets sent to the Hot Standby address. The lead router is monitored by other routers in the group. If it fails, one of these standby routers inherits the lead position and the Hot Standby group address.

•Service Assurance Agent (SAA), which is both an enhancement to and a new name for the Response Time Reporter (RTR) feature that was introduced in Cisco IOS release 11.2. This feature enables you to monitor network performance by measuring key Service Level Agreement (SLA) metrics, such as response time, network resources, availability, jitter, connect time, packet loss, and application performance.

•Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES), based on the standard cryptographic algorithm developed by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards.

•X.25 protocol over TCP/IP for both the B and D channels.

•Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) Sparse mode is now supported on the Cisco 805 router.

For more information about these features, see the IOS documentation set.

TinyROM Version 1.4(1) Enhancements

TinyROM performs the following functions for Cisco 800 series routers:

•Starts power-on self-test (POST) and makes minor configuration adjustments

•Loads and boots an IOS software image

•Uploads a new IOS software image

TinyROM has been enhanced to handle multiple Cisco IOS boot system commands to ensure that your Cisco 800 series router boots with the IOS software.

The behavior of the IOS boot system command depends on which versions of TinyROM and IOS software you have installed on your router. The following section describes the behavior of various combinations of TinyROM and IOS software.

To view which versions of TinyROM and IOS are installed on your router, use the show version command in Exec mode.

Note For more information about Cisco IOS commands, see the IOS documentation set.

TinyROM and Cisco IOS Behavior

Table 1 summarizes the behavior of TinyROM and IOS software versions.

Table 1 Summary of TinyROM and IOS Software Behavior

TinyROM Version

IOS Release

TinyROM and IOS Behavior

1.4(1)

12.1(2.2) and later

•TinyROM can handle multiple boot system commands in the order they were issued and attempts to boot the valid images specified.

•If none of the specified images boots, TinyROM boots any of the unspecified IOS images stored in Flash memory.

•IOS fails to boot only if there are no valid images or if the router was configured to boot only from TinyROM.

1.2(3) and earlier

12.1(2.2) and later

•TinyROM cannot boot from more than one image. If the single image specified fails to boot, TinyROM boots from any valid image stored in Flash memory. TinyROM attempts to boot first from undeleted images, then from those marked for deletion.

•IOS checks the validity of the single boot filename. If the filename is not valid, IOS displays warning messages to that effect.

1.2(1) and earlier

Any

TinyROM does not boot from an unspecified image in Flash memory. If the single IOS image that you specify fails to boot, the router remains at the boot# prompt without booting the IOS.

Any

12.1(2.1) and earlier

•IOS modifies the single boot image only if you use the IOS boot system command. Changes to the boot system by any other means (such as copying from TFTP or from Flash memory backup) are ignored.

•Output from the show startup command does not show the correct boot filename unless you edit the boot system list to match the ROM boot filename.

Workaround for Earlier Versions of TinyROM

If you have TinyROM version 1.2(2) or later, you can rely on the boot fallback capability to ensure that IOS is booted, provided that you have at least one IOS image stored in Flash memory that is not marked for deletion.

Note If you have TinyROM version 1.2(1) or earlier installed on a remotely administered router, we strongly recommend that, at a minimum, you upgrade the IOS software. Using the workaround documented in this section will always boot IOS, but this procedure is susceptible to user error. Even a minor error could result in IOS not booting on your router.

If you have TinyROM version 1.2(1) or earlier, ensure that IOS will be booted by following these steps:

Command

Description

Step 1

router# configure terminal

Enter the global configuration mode.

Step 2

router(config)# no boot system flash old-c800-image0

Clear all existing boot system commands from the configuration.

Step 3

router(config)# boot system flash c800-nsy6-mw

Specify the boot filename in the configuration. (See Note.)

Step 4

router(config)# end

End global configuration mode.

Step 5

router# write memory

Configure the boot order in IOS.

Note This step does not require the Flash file system designation (flash: preceding the filename).

You should have only one boot system command in your configuration that specifies the file to boot. To verify your configuration, use the show running-config command. To obtain a list of filenames, use the dir command. Files marked with -r-x are valid IOS boot file images. For more information, see the output example following these steps.

The following examples show the screen output for the show run and dir commands:
router# show run
 Building configuration...
 Current configuration:
 !
 version 12.1
 !
 boot config flash:backup-config
 boot system flash c800-nsy6-mw
 logging buffered 4096 debugging
 !
 ...
 router# dir
 Directory of flash:/
   0  ----       49088   Jan 20 2000 05:11:57  TinyROM-1.2(1)
   1  ----       49088   May 12 2000 04:43:56  TinyROM-1.3(1)
   2  -r-x     3664268   May 19 2000 22:07:32  c800-nsy6-mw
  58  -r--         750              <no date>  backup-config
 12582912 bytes total (8716288 bytes free)
 router#
Upgrading TinyROM and IOS Software

To upgrade TinyROM and IOS software, do the following:

•First upgrade TinyROM and then upgrade IOS. This is the recommended sequence.

•Use the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) to upgrade IOS. It is faster and easier to do so by using TFTP.

•You need access to a console to upgrade TinyROM because you cannot do so over the WAN. For more information, refer to the "ROM Monitor,"section in Appendix A of the Cisco 805 Router Software Configuration Guide.

•After upgrading IOS, enter the write memory command so that the new version of IOS properly configures the boot order. If you are using the boot config feature, copy the full-config file from Flash memory to the running-config file, as in the following example:
boot# copy flash:full-config running-config
Note To obtain the name of the full-config file in Flash memory, review the boot config section of the output for the show startup-config command.

Quick Start Guide: Setting Up the Cisco 805 Router

This section describes new and changed information for the Quick Start Guide:
Setting Up the Cisco 805 Router.

CD LED Explanation

The explanation of the CD LED in the Verify the Router Connections table is incorrect. The explanation should be as follows. (The footnote still applies.)

On when the serial interface is up and a carrier signal is detected.

Cisco 805 Router Software Configuration Guide

This section describes new and changed information for the Cisco 805 Router Software Configuration Guide.

Upgrading Software from the Command-Line Interface

When upgrading your software from the command-line interface (CLI), replace Step 5 with the following:

Mark the running image in Flash memory as deleted:
router# erase flash
Note Entering the erase flash command marks the running image in Flash memory as deleted in addition to all other nonrunning files and images.

By marking the running image in Flash memory as deleted, you can upgrade the software and not change the current running operation of the router.

Obtaining Documentation

The following sections provide sources for obtaining documentation from Cisco Systems.

World Wide Web

You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites:

•http://www.cisco.com

•http://www-china.cisco.com

•http://www-europe.cisco.com

Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly and may be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.

Ordering Documentation

Cisco documentation is available in the following ways:

•Registered Cisco Direct Customers can order Cisco Product documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace:

http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl

•Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM through the online Subscription Store:

http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription

•Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-7208 or, in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS(6387).

Documentation Feedback

If you are reading Cisco product documentation on the World Wide Web, you can submit technical comments electronically. Click Feedback in the toolbar and select Documentation. After you complete the form, click Submit to send it to Cisco.

You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisco.com.

To submit your comments by mail, for your convenience many documents contain a response card behind the front cover. Otherwise, you can mail your comments to the following address:

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San Jose, CA 95134-9883

We appreciate your comments.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools. For Cisco.com registered users, additional troubleshooting tools are available from the TAC website.

Cisco.com

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Cisco.com provides a broad range of features and services to help customers and partners streamline business processes and improve productivity. Through Cisco.com, you can find information about Cisco and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with online technical support, download and test software packages, and order Cisco learning materials and merchandise. Valuable online skill assessment, training, and certification programs are also available.

Customers and partners can self-register on Cisco.com to obtain additional personalized information and services. Registered users can order products, check on the status of an order, access technical support, and view benefits specific to their relationships with Cisco.

To access Cisco.com, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco TAC website is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product or technology that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.

Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website

If you have a priority level 3 (P3) or priority level 4 (P4) problem, contact TAC by going to the TAC website:

http://www.cisco.com/tac

P3 and P4 level problems are defined as follows:

•P3—Your network performance is degraded. Network functionality is noticeably impaired, but most business operations continue.

•P4—You need information or assistance on Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration.

In each of the above cases, use the Cisco TAC website to quickly find answers to your questions.

To register for Cisco.com, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/register/

If you cannot resolve your technical issue by using the TAC online resources, Cisco.com registered users can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen

Contacting TAC by Telephone

If you have a priority level 1(P1) or priority level 2 (P2) problem, contact TAC by telephone and immediately open a case. To obtain a directory of toll-free numbers for your country, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml

P1 and P2 level problems are defined as follows:

•P1—Your production network is down, causing a critical impact to business operations if service is not restored quickly. No workaround is available.

•P2—Your production network is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects of your business operations. No workaround is available.