Booting up new asr1004

Exciting!

Booting up a new ASR1004 router can be a bit of a process, but I'll guide you through the steps. Please note that the exact steps may vary depending on your specific router configuration and software version.

Step 1: Power On

  1. Plug in the power cord and turn on the ASR1004 router.
  2. Wait for the router to boot up. This may take a few minutes.

Step 2: Initial Boot Process

  1. The router will go through an initial boot process, which includes:
    • Power-on self-test (POST)
    • Boot loader initialization
    • Loading the operating system (Cisco IOS XE)
  2. You'll see a series of messages on the console or serial port, indicating the progress of the boot process.

Step 3: Login and Configuration

  1. Once the boot process is complete, you'll be prompted to log in to the router.
  2. The default login credentials are:
    • Username: cisco
    • Password: cisco (or the password you set during initial configuration)
  3. After logging in, you'll be presented with the router's command-line interface (CLI).
  4. You can start configuring the router by entering commands, such as setting the hostname, IP address, and other network settings.

Step 4: Initial Configuration

  1. The first thing you should do is set the hostname and IP address for the router.
  2. Use the hostname command to set the hostname, and the ip address command to set the IP address.
  3. You may also want to set the default gateway, DNS servers, and other network settings.

Step 5: Save the Configuration

  1. Once you've completed the initial configuration, use the copy running-config startup-config command to save the configuration to the router's startup configuration file.
  2. This will ensure that the configuration is preserved even after a reboot.

Step 6: Verify the Configuration

  1. Use the show running-config command to verify that the configuration has been applied correctly.
  2. Check the router's IP address, hostname, and other settings to ensure they match your expectations.

That's it! Your ASR1004 router should now be up and running, with the initial configuration complete.