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Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T Feature Packs for the Cisco AS5300

Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T Feature Packs for the Cisco AS5300

April 12, 1999

These release notes describe the Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T feature packs for Cisco AS5300 universal access servers and contain the following topics:

• Introduction
  
  
• System Requirements
  
  
• Installation Notes
  
  
• TRelated Documentation
  
  
• Service and Support
  
  
• Cisco Connection Online
  
  
• Documentation CD-ROM
  
  

Introduction

This section explains how to use this document and describes feature pack components.

How to Use These Release Notes

The tables in these release notes contain details about the Cisco feature packs. Use these tables to perform the following tasks before loading a software image onto a router:

What Is a Feature Pack?

A feature pack is a box that contains the following items:

• CD-ROM with the following software:
  
  
  • Cisco IOS feature set software images that might include bundled modem firmware
    
    
  • Router Software Loader (RSL) program (a Windows 95 application)
    
    
  • Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server application (for Windows 95 only)
    
    
• Getting Started with the Router Software Loader CD-ROM booklet.
  
  
• Release notes (this document)
  
  
• Software license for using Cisco software in object code form on a single access server or router
  
  
• Documentation CD-ROM that contains all Cisco documentation
  
  

The heart of a feature pack is the CD-ROM that contains software images and the RSL, which is a Windows 95 application that loads an image onto an access router or server. Each feature pack CD-ROM contains at least one Cisco IOS feature set. The CD-ROM booklet, Getting Started with the Router Software Loader, explains how to use the RSL to install the router image. If you cannot use the RSL to load images, you can follow the instructions in the "Alternatives to Using the RSL" section.

Before running the RSL, read the "Installing Software Images Using RSL" section. If you are loading software on a preconfigured router, you should save the router configuration file on your PC before beginning the image download process, as described in Getting Started with the Router Software Loader.

System Requirements

This section describes the following topics:

• Memory Requirements
  
  
• Hardware Supported
  
  
• Software Compatibility
  
  
• Determining Your Software Release
  
  
• Updating to a New Software Release
  
  
• Product Numbers Quick-Reference List
  
  
• Feature Pack Overview Table
  
  
• Feature Set Tables
  
  

Memory Requirements

Table 1 describes the memory requirements and upgrade options for the Cisco AS5300 for Release 12.0(3)T.

Hardware Supported

The following table lists the interface and modem cards supported by the Cisco AS5300.

Software Compatibility

The feature packs described in these release notes contain Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T software images, some earlier images, and RSL Version 7.3. Before running RSL, read the "Installing Software Images Using RSL" section.

Determining Your Software Release

To determine the version of Cisco IOS software that is currently running on your Cisco AS5300, log in to the access server and enter the show version user EXEC command. The following is sample output from the show version command. The version number is indicated on the second line as shown below:

Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software 
IOS (tm) 5300 Software (C5300-JS-M), Version 12.0(3)T, RELEASE SOFTWARE
 

The output includes more information including processor revision numbers, memory amounts, hardware IDs, and partition information.

Updating to a New Software Release

For information on upgrading to a new software release, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0T Upgrade (#819: 1/99) located on CCO.

On CCO, follow this path:

Service and Support: Technical Documents: Product Bulletins: Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0T Upgrade (#819: 1/99)

Product Numbers Quick-Reference List

Table 3 lists the Cisco product numbers of the feature packs supported in this release

Feature Pack Overview Table

Table 4 identifies each feature pack as specified on the router software CD-ROM label, the feature sets in each feature pack, and UNIX and DOS filenames of the images, memory requirements, and RSL installer descriptions.

Feature Set Tables

The Cisco IOS software is packaged into feature sets (also called images). Many different feature sets are available, and each feature set contains a specific subset of Cisco IOS features. The following conventions are used to identify feature sets:

• Plus—Value-added feature set with additional features.
  
  
• Plus 40—Value-added feature set with additional features, including 40-bit data encryption.
  
  
• Plus IPSec 56—Value-added feature set with additional features, including 56-bit data encryption.
  
  

Cisco IOS images with strong encryption (including, but not limited to, 56-bit DES) are subject to U.S. government export controls and have a limited distribution. Images to be installed outside the U.S. require an export license. Customer orders might be denied or subject to delay due to U.S. government regulations. Contact your sales representative or distributor for more information, or send e-mail to export@cisco.com.

The following list shows which feature sets are supported on the AS5300. These feature sets only apply to Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T:

• IP
  
  
• IP Plus
  
  
• IP Plus 40
  
  
• IP Plus IPSEC 56 (IP Security)
  
  
• IP/IPX/AT/DEC (Desktop)
  
  
• IP/IPX/AT/DEC Plus (Desktop Plus)
  
  
• Enterprise
  
  
• Enterprise Plus
  
  
• Enterprise Plus IPSEC 56
  
  
• Enterprise Plus 40
  
  

Table 5 lists the features and feature sets supported by the AS5300 in Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T and uses the following conventions to identify features:

• Yes—The feature is supported in the feature set.
  
  
• No—The feature is not supported in the feature set.
  
  

Installation Notes

This section describes the following topics:

• Installing Software Images Using RSL
  
  
• Alternatives to Using the RSL
  
  

Installing Software Images Using RSL

This section covers some solutions to problems you might encounter when installing software images using the RSL. These solutions are additions to the RSL online help.

Recovering From a Connection Error

This installation tip provides a possible recovery solution if you are unable to connect to your access server or router. You can skip this section unless you are experiencing a connection error.

In some cases, you might receive the following error message while connecting to the target access server:

"Failed to configure the router to enable the Cisco IOS software image and configuration 
file upload and download operations. You may want to check the router to make sure that 
the selected interface exists."
 

If you encounter this message, especially if one of the following situations applies, try increasing the Short Timeout value higher than 25 seconds in the Options dialog box:

• You are connecting to an access server that has a large configuration file.
  
  
• You are connecting to a Cisco AS5200 access server. A Cisco AS5200 requires up to 45 seconds to write a configuration to nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), due to the amount of interfaces that must be checked during this process. Increase the Short Timeout value to 60 seconds.
  
  

Restoring the Startup Configuration

In some cases, the RSL is unable to restore the startup configuration. If this happens, take the following steps:

Step 2   Restart the RSL, and connect by using the Preconfigured router option.

Step 3   When asked if you want to overwrite the existing startup configuration file, choose no.

Step 4   When asked if you want to continue, choose yes.

Step 5   When the router is connected, select Download Router Configuration in the Router Software Loader dialog box.

Step 6   Select the appropriate file, and click the radio button beside Copy configuration to the router nonvolatile memory.

The router should now contain the startup configuration it had before the initial RSL connection. You can now exit the RSL.

Installation Tips

The following information about RSL operations can help you with the installation process:

• If you have added any static entries to the PC Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table, one or more of them might be deleted by the RSL. You need to manually re-enter any deleted entries in the PC ARP table.
  
  
• If the router's running configuration at connection time is not the same as its startup configuration, the exact configuration is not restored. Any changes that you have made since the last time a copy running-config startup-config or write memory command was entered are lost.
  
  
• The RSL restores the router's startup configuration, but some running configuration commands are not restored. To restore the exact running configuration, reboot the router. The following interface configuration commands are not restored to the running configuration: no shutdown, no ringspeed, and media-type aui.
  
  

Alternatives to Using the RSL

The RSL is designed to work with a PC running Microsoft Windows 95 and is the recommended method for downloading software to the router. The booklet includeds with the CD-ROM explains how to perform this simple install process. However, an alternative is available for installing router software: using a TFTP server application.

Installing the Router Software Using a TFTP or RCP Application

The Router Software Loader application contained on the feature pack CD-ROM is designed to work with a PC running Microsoft Windows 95. The booklet included with the CD-ROM explains how to perform this simple and recommended install process. However, an alternative is available using a TFTP or RCP server application to install router software.

For information about how to use TFTP or RCP, see the following location:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios120/relnote/fprn/loadswfp.htm.

TRelated Documentation

This section describes the documentation related to the Cisco AS5300, typically including hardware installation guides, software installation guides, Cisco IOS configuration and command references, system error messages, and feature modules that are updates to the Cisco IOS documentation set. Documentation is available as printed manuals or electronic documents, except for the feature modules, which are available online only.

The most up-to-date documentation can be found on the Web via Cisco Connection Online (CCO) and on the latest Documentation CD-ROM. These electronic documents might contain updates and modifications made after the paper documents were printed. See the "Cisco Connection Online" section and the "Documentation CD-ROM" section for more information.

This section contains the following subsections:

• Release-Specific Documents
  
  
• Platform-Specific Documents
  
  
• Feature Modules
  
  
• Cisco IOS Documentation Set
  
  

Release-Specific Documents

The following documents are specific to Release 12.0 T. They are located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM:

• Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T
  
  

  To access the cross-platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T on CCO, follow this path:

  Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Release Notes: Cross-Platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T

  To access the cross-platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

  Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Release Notes: Cross-Platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T

• Product bulletins, field notices, and other release-specific documents
  
  

  To access these documents, refer to the Software Center at this path on CCO:

  Service & Support: Technical Documents

• Caveat documents
  
  

  For caveat details, see the Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T document, which contains caveats applicable to all platforms for all maintenance releases of Release 12.0 T.

  To access the caveat document on CCO, follow this path:

  Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Release Notes: Caveats: Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T

  To access the caveat document on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

  Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Release Notes: Caveats: Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T

Platform-Specific Documents

The following list contains the documents specific to the AS5300. These documents are available on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.

• Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Server Hardware Installation Guide
  
  
• Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Server Software Configuration Guide
  
  
• New and Changed Cisco IOS Commands for the Cisco AS5300
  
  
• Modem information—firmware/portware release notes, FAQs (frequently asked questions)
  
  
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
  
  
• Documentation for spare parts
  
  

To access these documents on CCO, follow this path:

Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Access Servers and Access Routers: Access Servers: Cisco AS5300

To access these documents on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Access Servers and Access Routers: Modular Access Routers: Cisco 1600

Feature Modules

Feature modules describe new features introduced in 12.0 T releases and are updates to the Cisco IOS documentation set. As updates, the features modules are available online only. The feature module information will be added to the Cisco IOS documentation set before the next printing. Feature modules have a brief overview of the feature, benefits, configuration tasks, and a command reference.

To access the feature modules on CCO, follow this path:

Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: New Feature Documentation

To access the feature modules on the documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: New Feature Documentation

Cisco IOS Documentation Set

The Cisco IOS software documentation set consists of the Cisco IOS configuration guides, Cisco IOS command references, and several other supporting documents. These documents are shipped with your order in electronic form on the Documentation CD-ROM, unless you specifically ordered the printed versions.

Documentation Modules

Each module in the Cisco IOS documentation set consists of two books: a configuration guide and a corresponding command reference. Chapters in a configuration guide describe protocols, configuration tasks, and Cisco IOS software functionality and contain comprehensive configuration examples. Chapters in a command reference provide complete command syntax information. Each configuration guide can be used in conjunction with its corresponding command reference.

To access these documents on CCO, follow this path:

Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Cisco IOS Release 12.0 Configuration Guides and Command References

To access these documents on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Cisco IOS Release 12.0 Configuration Guides and Command References

Release 12.0 Documentation Set

Table 6 details the contents of the Cisco IOS Release 12.0 software documentation set. The document set is available in electronic form, and also in printed form upon request.

To access the Cisco IOS documentation set on CCO, follow this path:

Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0

To access the Cisco IOS documentation set on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0

Service and Support

The following URL contains links and helpful tips on configuring your Cisco products: http://www.cisco.com/public/serv_tips.shtml.

This URL is subject to change without notice. You can also access this page by following this path from CCO:

Products & Technologies: Technical Tips

"Hot Tips" are popular tips and hints gathered from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Most of these documents are available from the TAC FAX-on-demand service. To access FAX-on-demand and receive documents at your FAX machine, from the USA, call 888-50-CISCO (888-502-4726). From other areas, call 415-596-4408.

The following sections are provided from the Technical Tips page:

• Access Dial Cookbook—Offers easy-to-follow "recipes" for sample router configurations. The first cookbook contains network diagrams, sample configurations, and troubleshooting commands for helping you set up and use dial technologies on Cisco access routers.
  
  
• Field Notices—Designed to provide notification of any critical issues regarding Cisco products. These include problem descriptions, safety or security issues, and hardware defects.
  
  
• Hardware—Technical Tips related to specific hardware platforms.
  
  
• Internetworking Features—Tips on using and deploying Cisco IOS software features and services.
  
  
• Sample Configurations—Actual configuration examples complete with topology and annotations.
  
  
• Software Products—MultiNet & Cisco Suite 100, Network Management, Cisco IOS Software Bulletins, and CiscoPro Configurations.
  
  
• Special Collections—Other Helpful Documents, Frequently Asked Questions, Security Advisories, References & RFCs, Case Studies, and the CiscoPro Documentation CD-ROM.
  
  

Cisco Connection Online

Cisco Connection Online (CCO) is Cisco Systems' primary, real-time support channel. Maintenance customers and partners can self-register on CCO to obtain additional information and services.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, CCO provides a wealth of standard and value-added services to Cisco's customers and business partners. CCO services include product information, product documentation, software updates, release notes, technical tips, the Bug Navigator, configuration notes, brochures, descriptions of service offerings, and download access to public and authorized files.

CCO serves a wide variety of users through two interfaces that are updated and enhanced simultaneously: a character-based version and a multimedia version that resides on the World Wide Web (WWW). The character-based CCO supports Zmodem, Kermit, Xmodem, FTP, and Internet e-mail, and it is excellent for quick access to information over lower bandwidths. The WWW version of CCO provides richly formatted documents with photographs, figures, graphics, and video, as well as hyperlinks to related information.

You can access CCO in the following ways:

• WWW:  http://www.cisco.com
  
• WWW:  http://www-europe.cisco.com
  
• WWW:  http://www-china.cisco.com
  
• Telnet:  cco.cisco.com
  
  
• Modem:  From North America, 408 526-8070; from Europe, 33 1 64 46 40 82. Use the following terminal settings: VT100 emulation; databits: 8; parity: none; stop bits: 1; and connection rates up to 28.8 kbps.
  
  

For a copy of CCO's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), contact cco-help@cisco.com. For additional information, contact cco-team@cisco.com.

Documentation CD-ROM

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