Installation Notes
This section describes the following topics:
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Installing Software Images Using RSL, page 17
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Alternatives to RSL, page 18
Installing Software Images Using RSL
This section describes some solutions to problems you might encounter when installing software
images using the RSL. These solutions are additions to the RSL online help.
Recovering From a Connection Error
This installation tip provides a possible recovery solution if you are unable to connect to your access
server or router. You can skip this section unless you are experiencing a connection error.
In some cases, you might receive the following error message while connecting to the target access
server:
"Failed to configure the router to enable the Cisco IOS software image and
configuration file upload and download operations. You may want to check the router to
make sure that the selected interface exists."
If you encounter this message, especially if one of the following situations applies, try increasing the
Short Timeout value higher than 25 seconds in the Options dialog box:
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You are connecting to an access server that has a large configuration file.
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You are connecting to a Cisco AS5200 access server. A Cisco AS5200 requires up to 45 seconds
to write a configuration to nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), due to the amount of
interfaces that must be checked during this process. Increase the Short Timeout value to
60 seconds.
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target access server.
Restoring the Startup Configuration
In some cases, the RSL is unable to restore the startup configuration. If this happens, take the
following steps:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
The router should now contain the startup configuration it had before the initial RSL connection. You
can now exit the RSL.
Increasing the Short Timeout value might increase the time it takes for RSL to connect to the
Ensure that all cables are properly attached to both the router and the PC.
Restart the RSL, and connect by using the Preconfigured router option.
When asked if you want to overwrite the existing startup configuration file, choose no.
When asked if you want to continue, choose yes.
When the router is connected, select Download Router Configuration in the
Router Software Loader dialog box.
Select the appropriate file, and click the radio button beside Copy configuration to the
router nonvolatile memory.
Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0(7)XK1 Feature Packs for Cisco 2600 Series Routers
Installation Notes
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