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Observing System Startup and Performing a Basic Configuration
Check conditions prior to system startup:
1.
Check that all hardware parts and cables are securely attached to the chassis.
2.
Check that a Flash Disk or Flash memory card is installed.
3.
Check that the console terminal is turned on.
Starting and Configuring the Router
1.
Place the power switch in the on (|) position. Repeat this action if there is a second power supply.
2.
Listen for the fans; they should be operating as soon as power is turned on.
3.
During the boot process, observe the system LEDs. The power LED on the I/O controller comes on immediately. Port
adapter LEDs go on and off irregularly.
4.
Observe the initialization process. When the system boot is complete (a few seconds), the network processing engine begins
to initialize the port adapters and I/O controller. The LEDs on each port adapter behave differently (most flash on and off).
The ENABLED LED on each port adapter goes on when initialization is completed and the console screen displays a script
and system banner.
Note
For more information on LEDs, refer to the “LED Description” section in Chapter 1 of the Cisco 7206 Installation
and Configuration Guide.
5.
When you start up the router for the first time, the system automatically enters the setup command facility, which
determines which port adapters are installed and prompts you for configuration information for each one. On the console
terminal, after the system displays the system banner and hardware configuration, you will see the following System
Configuration Dialog prompt:
--- System Configuration Dialog ---
At any point you may enter a questions mark ‘?’ for help.
Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt.
Default settings are in square brackets ‘[]’.
continue with configuration dialog? [yes]:
6.
Enter yes or press Return to enter the initial configuration dialog.
You have the option of proceeding with the setup command facility to configure the interfaces, or exiting from setup and using
configuration commands to configure global (system-wide) and interface-specific parameters. You do not have to configure the
interfaces immediately; however, you cannot enable the interfaces or connect them to any networks until you have configured
them.
Many of the port adapter LEDs do not go on until you have configured the interfaces. To verify correct operation of each
interface, complete the first-time startup procedures and configuration, and then refer to the configuration note for each port
adapter for LED descriptions and to check the status of the interfaces.
If the system does not complete each of the steps in the startup procedure, refer to the online Cisco 7206 Installation and
Configuration Guide, Appendix A, “Troubleshooting the Installation,” for troubleshooting recommendations and procedures.
Note
You need to acquire the correct network addresses from your system administrator or consult your network plan to
determine correct addresses before you can complete the router configuration.
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