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Chapter 6: Using the System Configuration Dialog
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Chapter 6: Using the System
Configuration Dialog
Introduction
This chapter describes the System Configuration Dialog process using
a sample configuration. The System Configuration Dialog can be
manually used to configure the router instead of using AutoInstall.
System
Configuration
Dialog
If you do not plan to use AutoInstall (refer to the Using AutoInstall
chapter), make sure all the WAN cables are disconnected from the
router. This will prevent the router from attempting to the run the Au-
toInstall process. The router will attempt to run AutoInstall whenever
you power it on if there is a WAN connection on both ends and the
router does not have a configuration file stored in NVRAM. It can take
several minutes for the router to determine that AutoInstall is not set
up to a remote TCP/IP host.
If your router does not have a configuration (setup) file and you are not
using AutoInstall, the router will automatically start the setup com
mand facility. An interactive dialog called the System Configuration
Dialog appears on the console screen. This dialog helps you navigat
through the configuration process by prompting you for the configura-
tion information necessary for the router to operate.
Many prompts in the System Configuration Dialog include default re-
sponses, which are included in square brackets following the question.
To accept a default answer, press <Enter>. Otherwise, type your re-
sponse.
This section gives an example configuration using the System Config-
uration Dialog. When you are configuring your router, respond as ap
propriate for your network.
At any time during the System Configuration Dialog, you can request
help by typing a question mark (?) at a prompt.
Before proceeding with the System Configuration Dialog, obtain from
your system administrator the node addresses and the number of bits