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Chapter 4 Observing System Startup and Performing a Basic Configuration Configuring a Cisco 7200 VXR Router You have the option of proceeding with the setup 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, proceed to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting the Installation" for troubleshooting recommendations and procedures. Configuring a Cisco 7200 VXR Router Before configuring the router, determine whether or not you want to use a management tool such as Cisco Security Device Manager. Cisco Security Device Manager (SDM), version 1.1, is an optional Java-based device-management tool that allows you to configure LAN interfaces, routing, Network Address Translation (NAT), firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and other features without knowledge of the Cisco command-line interface (CLI). You can configure features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), routing protocols, and other options using SDMs advanced mode. Note You will need to use CLI commands to configure several features that SDM does not support. SDM does not support the following features: WAN configuration, Gigabit Ethernet (GE) interfaces, AA client, EZ VPN server, QoS, SSHv2, DHCP server configuration options, and usability enhancements. SDM is preinstalled on your router's Flash Disk or CompactFlash Disk when it is ordered as part of a VPN bundle or as part of a 7xxx VPN bundle. If your router did not ship with SDM preinstalled, you can download a free copy from the Software Center at Cisco.com at http://www.cisco.com/kobayashi/sw-center/index.shtm. Because SDM uses a GUI, it requires that you access it from a PC using a supported web browser. Go to the Security Device Manager (SDM), Version 1.1 User Note for the 7xxx Routers for more information. You can configure your Cisco 7200 VXR router using one of the procedures described in the following sections: • Performing a Basic Configuration Using AutoInstall, page 4-4 • Performing a Basic Configuration Using the Setup Facility, page 4-4 • Configuring Port Adapter Interfaces, page 4-10 • Performing a Basic Configuration Using Global Configuration Mode, page 4-14 Follow the procedure that best fits the needs of your network configuration. 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. Before continuing the configuration process, check the current state of the router by entering the show version command. The show version command displays the release of Cisco IOS software that is available on the router. OL-5013-09 Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide 4-3