License export and IOS upgrade

[Understeer]

Hi everyone,

This is my first post here, I bought a used Cisco 1921 that comes with a security license (main reason), I have 2 challenges with this one :

- Only a basic web interface like when you have with no gui at all.

- Can't export the license.

I would like to upgrade the IOS but fears that I'll lose the license with it, here is the output of the flash command :

hme-prd-rtr#show flash:
-#- --length-- -----date/time------ path
1     45789800 Sep 25 2010 01:00:02 c1900-universalk9-mz.SPA.150-1.M3.bin

210792448 bytes available (45793280 bytes used)

Show version :

hme-prd-rtr#show version
Cisco IOS Software, C1900 Software (C1900-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 15.0(1)M3, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2010 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 18-Jul-10 01:47 by prod_rel_team

ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 15.0(1r)M9, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)

hme-prd-rtr uptime is 1 hour, 39 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "usbflash0:c1900-universalk9-mz.SPA.150-1.M3.bin"
Last reload type: Normal Reload


This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
export@cisco.com.

Cisco CISCO1921/K9 (revision 1.0) with 491520K/32768K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FHK14397460
2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
1 Virtual Private Network (VPN) Module
DRAM configuration is 64 bits wide with parity disabled.
255K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
250864K bytes of USB Flash usbflash0 (Read/Write)


License Info:

License UDI:

-------------------------------------------------
Device#   PID                   SN
-------------------------------------------------
*0        CISCO1921/K9          FHK14XXXXXX



Technology Package License Information for Module:'c1900'

----------------------------------------------------------------
Technology    Technology-package          Technology-package
              Current       Type          Next reboot
-----------------------------------------------------------------
ipbase        ipbasek9      Permanent     ipbasek9
security      securityk9    Permanent     securityk9
data          None          None          None

Configuration register is 0xF

Show license UDI :

hme-prd-rtr#show license udi
Device#   PID                   SN              UDI
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
*0        CISCO1921/K9          FHK14XXXXXX     CISCO1921/K9:FHK14XXXXXX

[omihut]

1. Since you're new to Cisco, try to use Cisco Configuration tool: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/configuration-professional/products-installation-guides-list.html

2. Your licence will stay the same when you upgrade IOS file, no problem.

Good luck!

[Understeer]

Thanks for your answer, also since my router is CISCO 1921-SEC/K9, does this mean that the license is built in and can't deleted/exported no matter what ?

[Understeer]

I was able to deploy a web interface using the free web ccp :

hme-prd-rtr#copy tftp://10.76.40.40/ccpexpressAdmin_3_5_3_en.tar flash:
hme-prd-rtr#archive tar /xtract ccpexpressAdmin_3_5_3_en.tar flash:
hme-prd-rtr#delete ccpexpressAdmin_3_5_3_en.tar

[omihut · Accepted solution]

Your Cisco 1921-SEC/K9 part number is just a marketing code.  All it says is that security license was enabled from the factory.  You can install security licence on any 1921 router.  License cannot be exported per se.  You can call Cisco licensing and ask them to transfer the license to another router if this one dies and is under maintenance or other special circumstances.

As for configuration professional, you picked the express version, the one that sits on the router.  There is another one that installs on Windows.  That one is more comprehensive.