- Preface
- Overview of the Hardware and Software
- Setup for Initial Configuration
- Cisco IOS CLI for Initial Configuration
- Basic Router Configuration
- Configuring Backup Data Lines and Remote Management
- Upgrading the Cisco IOS Software
- Using CompactFlash Memory Cards
- Using ROM Monitor
- Changing the Configuration Register Settings
- Index
Setup for Initial Configuration
First Published: May 27, 2010, OL-20356-01
Last Updated: October 25, 2017
This module describes how to perform the initial configuration on the Cisco Connected Grid Router 2010 using the Cisco Setup command facility. However, we recommend using Cisco Configuration Professional Express (Cisco CPE). Cisco CPE is a web-based graphical-user interface that lets you perform the initial configuration.
For cross-platform system requirements, feature support, memory recommendations, platform-specific information, new and changed information, and other information related to Cisco IOS Release 15.1T, see Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 15.1T .
Cisco Configuration Professional
After you connect cables and supply power to the router, download and use the Cisco Configuration Professional (Cisco CP) or Cisco CPE web-based application to configure the initial router settings.
Cisco Configuration Professional
Cisco CP is a GUI-based device management tool that allows you to configure Cisco IOS-based access routers, including Cisco Connected Grid Router 2010 routers. Cisco CP simplifies router, security, unified communications, wireless, WAN, and basic LAN configuration through GUI-based, easy-to-use wizards. Cisco CP is installed on a PC. See Cisco Configuration Professional Quick Start Guide for detailed Cisco CP installation instructions.
For instructions on using the Cisco CP, see the Cisco CP online help.
Cisco Configuration Professional Express
Cisco CP Express is a light weight version of Cisco CP. You can use Cisco CP Express to configure basic security features on the router's LAN and WAN interfaces. Cisco CP Express is available on the router Flash memory. See the Cisco CP Express online help for detailed instructions.
Cisco Setup Command Facility
The setup command facility prompts you to enter the information that is needed to quickly configure a router using the IOS command-line interface (CLI). The facility steps you through a initial configuration, including LAN and WAN interfaces. For more general information about the setup command facility, see the following document:
Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide, Release 12.4 , see Part 2: Cisco IOS User Interfaces: Using AutoInstall and Setup.
Using the Setup Command Facility to Perform Initial Configuration
This section explains how to configure a hostname for the router, set passwords, and configure an interface for communication with the management network.
Note The messages that are displayed will vary based on your router model, the installed interface modules, and the software image. The following example and the user entries (in bold) are shown as examples only.
Note If you make a mistake while using the setup command facility, you can exit and run the setup command facility again. Press Ctrl-C, and enter the setup command in privileged EXEC mode (Router#).
Step 1 Enter the setup command facility using the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) in privileged EXEC mode:
By entering y(es), you are now in the Setup Configuration Utility.
The prompts in the setup command facility vary; depending on your router model, on the installed interface modules, and on the software image. The following steps and the user entries (in bold ) are shown as examples only.
Note If you make a mistake while using the setup command facility, you can exit and run the setup command facility again. Press Ctrl-C, and enter the setup command at the privileged EXEC mode prompt (Router#). For more information on using the setup command facility, see The Setup Command chapter in Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference, Release 12.2T.
Step 2 To proceed using the setup command facility, enter yes .
Step 3 Basic management setup configures only enough connectivity.
Step 4 Enter a hostname for the router (this example uses myrouter ):
Step 5 Enter an enable secret password. This password is encrypted (for more security) and cannot be seen when viewing the configuration.
Step 6 Enter an enable password that is different from the enable secret password. This password is not encrypted (and is less secure) and can be seen when viewing the configuration.
Step 7 Enter the virtual terminal password, which prevents unauthenticated access to the router through ports other than the console port:
Step 8 Respond to the following prompts as appropriate for your network:
A summary of the available interfaces is displayed.
Note The interface summary includes interface numbering, which is dependent on the router model and the installed modules and interface cards.
Step 9 Select one of the available interfaces for connecting the router to the management network:
Step 10 Respond to the following prompts as appropriate for your network:
Step 11 Respond to the following prompts. Select [2] to save the initial configuration:
Verifying the Initial Configuration
To verify that the new interfaces are operating correctly, perform the following tests:
- To verify that the interfaces and line protocol are in the correct state—up or down—enter the show interfaces command.
- To display a summary status of the interfaces configured for IP, enter the show ip interface brief command.
- To verify that you configured the correct hostname and password, enter the show configuration command.
After you complete and verify the initial configuration, you can configure your Cisco router for specific functions.
Completing the Configuration
When you have provided all the information requested by the setup command facility, the configuration appears. To complete your router configuration, follow these steps:
Step 1 A setup command facility prompts you to save the configuration.
- If you answer no , the configuration information you entered is not saved, and you return to the router enable prompt (Router#). Enter setup to return to the System Configuration Dialog.
- If you answer yes , the configuration is saved, and you are returned to the user EXEC prompt (Router>).
Step 2 When the messages stop appearing on your screen, press Return to get the Router> prompt.
Note If you see the next message, it means that no other AppleTalk routers were found on the network attached to the port.
Step 3 The Router> prompt indicates that you are now at the CLI, and you have just completed a initial router configuration. Nevertheless, this is not a complete configuration. At this point, you have two choices:
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