08-08-2007 01:44 AM - edited 03-03-2019 06:13 PM
I am configuring an 187 router, but after a reboot I always get this message:
Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog?
I've tried a wr mem and copy running-config to startup-config but every time I get that message after a restart.
08-08-2007 01:48 AM
What is your configuration register settings?
You can find this out using "show ver" command.
08-08-2007 02:10 AM
its 0x2142
08-08-2007 02:46 AM
hi
change the same to 0x2102 and save the config.
once u r done reset and check for the same .
(use config-register 0x2102 command to do the same)
regds
08-08-2007 03:01 AM
Thanks that worked, what did I do? What does that all mean?
08-08-2007 03:13 AM
Hi ,
Please check the below for config register values and meaning..
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps133/products_tech_note09186a008022493f.shtml
Hope it helps u.
Thanks :)
satish
08-08-2007 05:39 AM
Andy
The difference between 0x2142 and 0x2102 is one bit in the 16 bit config register. This particular bit instructs the router to ignore the content of the startup config in NVRAM at bootup.
Setting the config register to 0x2142 is the essential step in doing password recovery. When doing password recovery people should reset the config register back to 0x2102 but frequently people forget to do this. And the result is what you have experienced that every time the router boots it loses its config and you have to build the config over again. The startup config is really ok and in NVRAM but the router is ignoring the startup config. When you set the config register to 0x2102 it should work fine.
HTH
Rick
Discover and save your favorite ideas. Come back to expert answers, step-by-step guides, recent topics, and more.
New here? Get started with these tips. How to use Community New member guide