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Performing a Basic Configuration of the System
This chapter describes the procedures for performing a basic configuration of your Cisco 7500 series
router. It guides you through a basic router configuration, which is sufficient for you to access your
network. Complex configuration procedures are beyond the scope of this text, and can be found in the
configuration publications listed in the
“If You Need More Configuration Information” section on
page 4-32
.
Note
The Cisco IOS command examples in this chapter are from Release 11.1(8)CA. The examples might
appear differently on your system depending on the Cisco IOS software release in use, and the router
model being configured. If you are using an RSP8, note that it is only compatible with specific Cisco
IOS 12.0 releases, examples of which are not included in this guide. Refer to the Route Switch Processor
(RSP8) Installation and Configuration Guide for specific information on configuring a router equipped
with an RSP8. When configuring a Cisco 7576, you will configure router A and then router B.
The following sections provide information for configuring your Cisco 7500 series router:
•
Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions, page 4-2
•
Overview of Software Configuration Register Settings at Startup, page 4-3
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Configuring the Software Configuration Register, page 4-4
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Booting the Cisco 7500 Series Router for the First Time, page 4-8
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Using the Enable Secret and the Enable Password, page 4-8
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Recovering a Lost Password, page 4-9
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Configuring the Cisco 7500 Series System, page 4-11
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Implementing Other Configuration Tasks, page 4-19
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What Do I Do Now?, page 4-20
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Using the Flash Memory Cards in the RSPs, page 4-20
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If You Need More Configuration Information, page 4-32
To configure a Cisco 7500 series router from a console, you need to connect a terminal to the router’s
console port. Configuration requires access to the console port on each Route Switch Processor (RSP)
in your router.
Note
You should also use the companion publication I
nterface Processor Installation and Configuration
Guide
in conjunction with the basic configuration information in this chapter.
