Table of Contents

Introduction

How to Use These Release Notes
What Is a Feature Pack?

System Requirements

Memory Requirements
Hardware Supported
Software Compatibility
Determining Your Software Release
Updating to a New Software Release
Product Numbers Quick-Reference List
Feature Pack Overview Table
Feature Set Tables

Installation Notes

Installing Software Images Using RSL

Recovering From a Connection Error
Restoring the Startup Configuration
Installation Tips

Alternatives to Using the RSL

Installing the Router Software Using a TFTP Server Application

Related Documentation

Release-Specific Documents
Platform-Specific Documents
Feature Modules
Cisco IOS Documentation Set

Documentation Modules
Release 12.0 Documentation Set

Service and Support
Cisco Connection Online
Documentation CD-ROM

Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T Feature Packs for the Cisco AS5300

April 12, 1999

These release notes describe the Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T feature packs for Cisco AS5300 universal access servers and contain the following topics:

• Introduction

• System Requirements

• Installation Notes

• Related Documentation

• Service and Support

• Cisco Connection Online

• Documentation CD-ROM

Introduction

This section explains how to use this document and describes feature pack components.

How to Use These Release Notes

The tables in these release notes contain details about the Cisco feature packs. Use these tables to perform the following tasks before loading a software image onto a router:

1. Use Table 1, "Cisco AS5300 Default Memory and Upgrade Options," for the feature set memory requirements, and the factory-default memory and available memory upgrades for your Cisco AS5300.

2. Use Table 3, "Feature Pack Product Numbers Quick-Reference List," to identify the software image you want to load.

3. Use Table 4, "Cisco Feature Pack Image Filenames and Memory Requirements," to identify your feature pack and the memory required for your feature set, based on the image you load.

4. Use the tables in the "Feature Set Tables" section to identify which features are supported in a feature set image.

What Is a Feature Pack?

A feature pack is a box that contains the following items:

• CD-ROM with the following software:

  • Cisco IOS feature set software images that might include bundled modem firmware

  • Router Software Loader (RSL) program (a Windows 95 application)

  • Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server application (for Windows 95 only)

• Getting Started with the Router Software Loader CD-ROM booklet.

• Release notes (this document)

• Software license for using Cisco software in object code form on a single access server or router

• Documentation CD-ROM that contains all Cisco documentation

The heart of a feature pack is the CD-ROM that contains software images and the RSL, which is a Windows 95 application that loads an image onto an access router or server. Each feature pack CD-ROM contains at least one Cisco IOS feature set. The CD-ROM booklet, Getting Started with the Router Software Loader, explains how to use the RSL to install the router image. If you cannot use the RSL to load images, you can follow the instructions in the "Alternatives to Using the RSL" section.

Before running the RSL, read the "Installing Software Images Using RSL" section. If you are loading software on a preconfigured router, you should save the router configuration file on your PC before beginning the image download process, as described in Getting Started with the Router Software Loader.

System Requirements

This section describes the following topics:

• Memory Requirements

• Hardware Supported

• Software Compatibility

• Determining Your Software Release

• Updating to a New Software Release

• Product Numbers Quick-Reference List

• Feature Pack Overview Table

• Feature Set Tables

Memory Requirements

Table 1 describes the memory requirements and upgrade options for the Cisco AS5300 for Release 12.0(3)T.

Table 1: Cisco AS5300 Default Memory and Upgrade Options

Type of Memory	Default	Upgrade Options
Boot Flash	8 MB	MEM-8BF-AS53 (from 4MB to 8MB)
Flash Memory	8 MB	MEM-16F-AS53 (from 8MB to 16MB)
DRAM	32 MB	MEM-64M-AS53 (from 32MB to 64MB)

Hardware Supported

The following table lists the interface and modem cards supported by the Cisco AS5300.
Table 2: Supported Interface and Modem Cards

Interface Cards	Modem Cards
Ethernet/Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)	MICA modems
ISDN PRI
E1-G.703/G.704
Channelized T1
Channelized E1

Software Compatibility

The feature packs described in these release notes contain Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T software images, some earlier images, and RSL Version 7.3. Before running RSL, read the "Installing Software Images Using RSL" section.

Determining Your Software Release

To determine the version of Cisco IOS software that is currently running on your Cisco AS5300, log in to the access server and enter the show version user EXEC command. The following is sample output from the show version command. The version number is indicated on the second line as shown below:

Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software 
IOS (tm) 5300 Software (C5300-JS-M), Version 12.0(3)T, RELEASE SOFTWARE
 

The output includes more information including processor revision numbers, memory amounts, hardware IDs, and partition information.

Updating to a New Software Release

For information on upgrading to a new software release, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0T Upgrade (#819: 1/99) located on CCO.

On CCO, follow this path:

Service and Support: Technical Documents: Product Bulletins: Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0T Upgrade (#819: 1/99)

Product Numbers Quick-Reference List

Table 3 lists the Cisco product numbers of the feature packs supported in this release

Feature Pack Overview Table

Table 4 identifies each feature pack as specified on the router software CD-ROM label, the feature sets in each feature pack, and UNIX and DOS filenames of the images, memory requirements, and RSL installer descriptions.

Feature Set Tables

The Cisco IOS software is packaged into feature sets (also called images). Many different feature sets are available, and each feature set contains a specific subset of Cisco IOS features. The following conventions are used to identify feature sets:

• Plus---Value-added feature set with additional features.

• Plus 40---Value-added feature set with additional features, including 40-bit data encryption.

• Plus IPSec 56---Value-added feature set with additional features, including 56-bit data encryption.

Cisco IOS images with strong encryption (including, but not limited to, 56-bit DES) are subject to U.S. government export controls and have a limited distribution. Images to be installed outside the U.S. require an export license. Customer orders might be denied or subject to delay due to U.S. government regulations. Contact your sales representative or distributor for more information, or send e-mail to export@cisco.com.

The following list shows which feature sets are supported on the AS5300. These feature sets only apply to Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T:

• IP

• IP Plus

• IP Plus 40

• IP Plus IPSEC 56 (IP Security)

• IP/IPX/AT/DEC (Desktop)

• IP/IPX/AT/DEC Plus (Desktop Plus)

• Enterprise

• Enterprise Plus

• Enterprise Plus IPSEC 56

• Enterprise Plus 40

Table 5 lists the features and feature sets supported by the AS5300 in Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T and uses the following conventions to identify features:

• Yes---The feature is supported in the feature set.

• No---The feature is not supported in the feature set.

Installation Notes

This section describes the following topics:

• Installing Software Images Using RSL

• Alternatives to Using the RSL

Installing Software Images Using RSL

This section covers 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:

• You are connecting to an access server that has a large configuration file.

• 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.

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 Ensure that all cables are properly attached to both the router and the PC.

Step 2 Restart the RSL, and connect by using the Preconfigured router option.

Installation Tips

The following information about RSL operations can help you with the installation process:

• If you have added any static entries to the PC Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table, one or more of them might be deleted by the RSL. You need to manually re-enter any deleted entries in the PC ARP table.

• If the router's running configuration at connection time is not the same as its startup configuration, the exact configuration is not restored. Any changes that you have made since the last time a copy running-config startup-config or write memory command was entered are lost.

• The RSL restores the router's startup configuration, but some running configuration commands are not restored. To restore the exact running configuration, reboot the router. The following interface configuration commands are not restored to the running configuration: no shutdown, no ringspeed, and media-type aui.

Alternatives to Using the RSL

The RSL is designed to work with a PC running Microsoft Windows 95 and is the recommended method for downloading software to the router. The booklet included with the CD-ROM explains how to perform this simple install process. However, an alternative is available for installing router software: using a TFTP server application.

Installing the Router Software Using a TFTP Server Application

Use this TFTP server application method as an alternative to using the RSL to install the router software from the CD-ROM. You can perform this procedure using a PC (running Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows 3.1), a Macintosh, or a UNIX system. You can use either the copy tftp flash or copy rcp flash command to download the router software to the router.

First, obtain a TFTP application or a remote copy protocol (rcp) application to set up your computer as a TFTP server or a rcp server. Only use the RSL or the TFTP server included on the feature pack CD-ROM to install the router software if you are using a PC running Windows 95. For other operating systems, a number of TFTP or rcp applications are available from independent software vendors or available as shareware from public sources on the World Wide Web.

Step 1 Install any TFTP server application on the PC. (A PC application is included on the feature pack CD-ROM for Microsoft Windows 95 only.)

Step 2 Launch the TFTP server application on the PC, usually by double-clicking the application icon or its .exe filename.

Step 3 Set up the PC as a TFTP server by using the TFTP server application setup or configuration facility.

Most TFTP server applications include a setup facility that allows you to specify the PC as a server. For example, from the TFTP menu of one application, you can select Settings to display a panel, and configure the local PC as a server by selecting the Server checkbox.

The TFTP server also allows the selection of a "root" directory. You must select the directory in which the Cisco IOS files reside (for example, d:\cpswinst\images).

Caution Make sure you set up your local PC as a TFTP server. If you overlook this step, you cannot perform the copy procedure. This reminder applies to both TFTP and rcp.

Step 4 Establish a console session from your local PC (which is now configured as a TFTP server) to the Cisco router by using one of these methods:

• Connect the PC com port to the router console port.

This is the recommended method.When you reload the router with the new image in Step 25, you remain connected to the router. (If you use Telnet, you lose connection to the router.)

• Establish a Telnet session from the PC to the router.

  Caution Make sure your PC is set up to communicate with the 10BaseT Ethernet port on the router.

Step 5 Connect your PC Ethernet port to the corresponding router LAN port. Use the 10BaseT crossover cable to connect to an Ethernet port. Use straight-through cables if you are connecting via a 10BaseT hub or a 100BaseT hub.

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Note We recommend that you back up the router configuration before upgrading the router software.

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Step 6 Enter the following commands to set the configuration register to 0x2101 and reload to the bootstrap image:

Router# config terminal
Router(config)# config-reg 0x2101
Router(config)# end
Router# reload
 

Step 7 When asked whether the system configuration has been modified, enter yes:

# System configuration has been modified. Save? yes
 

Step 8 If the password prompt appears, enter the password.

Password: <password>
 

Step 9 At the router prompt, enter enable and then the password:

Router(boot)> enable
Password: <password>
 

Step 10 If you are not upgrading a CiscoPro CPA1600 router, skip to Step 19.

Step 11 At the router prompt, enter the following command to copy the router upgrade utility from the PC CD-ROM drive to the router:

Step 13 When prompted, enter the filename of the image to be copied to the router as in the following example:

Step 16 Enter the reload command to reload the router:

Password: <password>
 

Router(boot)# enable
Password: <password>
 

Step 19 At the router prompt, enter the following command to copy the new software image from the PC CD-ROM drive to the router:

Step 20 When prompted, enter the IP address of your PC, as in the following example:

Source file name? aaa0404.bin
 

This example specifies the DOS image name of the IP feature set for Cisco AS5300 access servers (as shown in Table 4 in the section, "Feature Pack Overview Table").

Step 22 In response to the prompt, enter the destination UNIX image filename, and press Enter.

This is the name of the image file on the router, not the full pathname of the image on the CD-ROM attached to the PC. Refer to Table 4 in the section, "Feature Pack Overview Table" for the UNIX image filename.

Destination file name [aaa0404.bin]? c5300-i-mz.120-3.T1
 

During the transfer process, the software displays messages indicating that it has accessed the file you have specified and is loading it.

Step 23 Enter yes in response to the prompt asking if you want to erase the existing image copy resident in the router Flash memory before copying the new one.

Erase flash device before writing? [confirm] yes

The entire copying process takes several minutes and differs from network to network.

The exclamation point (!) indicates that the copy process is taking place. Each exclamation point (!) indicates that ten packets have been transferred successfully. A checksum verification of the image occurs after the image is written to Flash memory.

Step 24 Enter the following commands to reset the configuration register to 0x2102.

Router(boot)(config)# config terminal
Router(boot)(config)# config-reg 0x2102
Router(boot)(config)# end
 

Step 25 Enter the reload command to reload the router:

Router# reload
 

Related Documentation

This section describes the documentation related to the Cisco AS5300, typically including hardware installation guides, software installation guides, Cisco IOS configuration and command references, system error messages, and feature modules that are updates to the Cisco IOS documentation set. Documentation is available as printed manuals or electronic documents, except for the feature modules, which are available online only.

The most up-to-date documentation can be found on the Web via Cisco Connection Online (CCO) and on the latest Documentation CD-ROM. These electronic documents might contain updates and modifications made after the paper documents were printed. See the "Cisco Connection Online" section and the "Documentation CD-ROM" section for more information.

This section contains the following subsections:

• Release-Specific Documents

• Platform-Specific Documents

• Feature Modules

• Cisco IOS Documentation Set

Release-Specific Documents

The following documents are specific to Release 12.0 T. They are located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM:

• Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T

To access the cross-platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T on CCO, follow this path:

Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Release Notes: Cross-Platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T

To access the cross-platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Release Notes: Cross-Platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T

• Product bulletins, field notices, and other release-specific documents

To access these documents, refer to the Software Center at this path on CCO:

Service & Support: Technical Documents

• Caveat documents

For caveat details, see the Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T document, which contains caveats applicable to all platforms for all maintenance releases of Release 12.0 T.

To access the caveat document on CCO, follow this path:

Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Release Notes: Caveats: Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T

To access the caveat document on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Release Notes: Caveats: Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T

Platform-Specific Documents

The following list contains the documents specific to the AS5300. These documents are available on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.

• Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Server Hardware Installation Guide

• Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Server Software Configuration Guide

• New and Changed Cisco IOS Commands for the Cisco AS5300

• Modem information---firmware/portware release notes, FAQs (frequently asked questions)

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information

• Documentation for spare parts

To access these documents on CCO, follow this path:

Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Access Servers and Access Routers: Access Servers: Cisco AS5300

To access these documents on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Access Servers and Access Routers: Modular Access Routers: Cisco 1600

Feature Modules

Feature modules describe new features introduced in 12.0 T releases and are updates to the Cisco IOS documentation set. As updates, the features modules are available online only. The feature module information will be added to the Cisco IOS documentation set before the next printing. Feature modules have a brief overview of the feature, benefits, configuration tasks, and a command reference.

To access the feature modules on CCO, follow this path:

Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: New Feature Documentation

To access the feature modules on the documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: New Feature Documentation

Cisco IOS Documentation Set

The Cisco IOS software documentation set consists of the Cisco IOS configuration guides, Cisco IOS command references, and several other supporting documents. These documents are shipped with your order in electronic form on the Documentation CD-ROM, unless you specifically ordered the printed versions.

Documentation Modules

Each module in the Cisco IOS documentation set consists of two books: a configuration guide and a corresponding command reference. Chapters in a configuration guide describe protocols, configuration tasks, and Cisco IOS software functionality and contain comprehensive configuration examples. Chapters in a command reference provide complete command syntax information. Each configuration guide can be used in conjunction with its corresponding command reference.

To access these documents on CCO, follow this path:

Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Cisco IOS Release 12.0 Configuration Guides and Command References

To access these documents on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Cisco IOS Release 12.0 Configuration Guides and Command References

Release 12.0 Documentation Set

Table 6 details the contents of the Cisco IOS Release 12.0 software documentation set. The document set is available in electronic form, and also in printed form upon request.

To access the Cisco IOS documentation set on CCO, follow this path:

Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0

To access the Cisco IOS documentation set on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0

Table 6: Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0 Documentation Set

Books	Chapter Topics
Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference	Configuration Fundamentals Overview Cisco IOS User Interfaces File Management System Management
Bridging and IBM Networking Configuration Guide Bridging and IBM Networking Command Reference	Transparent Bridging Source-Route Bridging Token Ring Inter-Switch Link Remote Source-Route Bridging DLSw+ STUN and BSTUN LLC2 and SDLC IBM Network Media Translation DSPU and SNA Service Point SNA Frame Relay Access Support APPN Cisco Database Connection NCIA Client/Server Topologies Cisco Mainframe Channel Connection Airline Product Set
Dial Solutions Configuration Guide Dial Solutions Command Reference	Dial-In Port Setup Dial-In Terminal Services Dial-on-Demand Routing (DDR) Dial Backup Dial-Out Modem Pooling Large-Scale Dial Solutions Cost-Control Solutions ISDN X.25 over ISDN VPDN Dial Business Solutions and Examples
Cisco IOS Interface Configuration Guide Cisco IOS Interface Command Reference	Interface Configuration Overview
Network Protocols Configuration Guide, Part 1 Network Protocols Command Reference, Part 1	IP Addressing IP Services IP Routing Protocols
Network Protocols Configuration Guide, Part 2 Network Protocols Command Reference, Part 2	AppleTalk Novell IPX
Network Protocols Configuration Guide, Part 3 Network Protocols Command Reference, Part 3	Apollo Domain Banyan VINES DECnet ISO CLNS XNS
Security Configuration Guide Security Command Reference	AAA Security Services Security Server Protocols Traffic Filtering and Firewalls IP Security and Encryption Passwords and Privileges Neighbor Router Authentication IP Security Options
Cisco IOS Switching Services Configuration Guide Cisco IOS Switching Services Command Reference	Switching Paths for IP Networks Virtual LAN (VLAN) Switching and Routing
Wide-Area Networking Configuration Guide Wide-Area Networking Command Reference	ATM Frame Relay SMDS X.25 and LAPB
Voice, Video, and Home Applications Configuration Guide Voice, Video, and Home Applications Command Reference	Voice over IP Voice over Frame Relay Voice over ATM Voice over HDLC Video Support Universal Broadband Features
Quality of Service Solutions Configuration Guide Quality of Service Solutions Command Reference	Classification Scheduling Packet Drop Traffic Shaping ATM QoS SNA QoS Line Protocols
Cisco IOS Software Command Summary Dial Solutions Quick Configuration Guide System Error Messages Debug Command Reference

Service and Support

The following URL contains links and helpful tips on configuring your Cisco products: http://www.cisco.com/kobayashi/serv_tips.shtml.

This URL is subject to change without notice. You can also access this page by following this path from CCO:

Products & Technologies: Technical Tips

"Hot Tips" are popular tips and hints gathered from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Most of these documents are available from the TAC FAX-on-demand service. To access FAX-on-demand and receive documents at your FAX machine, from the USA, call 888-50-CISCO (888-502-4726). From other areas, call 415-596-4408.

The following sections are provided from the Technical Tips page:

• Access Dial Cookbook---Offers easy-to-follow "recipes" for sample router configurations. The first cookbook contains network diagrams, sample configurations, and troubleshooting commands for helping you set up and use dial technologies on Cisco access routers.

• Field Notices---Designed to provide notification of any critical issues regarding Cisco products. These include problem descriptions, safety or security issues, and hardware defects.

• Hardware---Technical Tips related to specific hardware platforms.

• Internetworking Features---Tips on using and deploying Cisco IOS software features and services.

• Sample Configurations---Actual configuration examples complete with topology and annotations.

• Software Products---MultiNet & Cisco Suite 100, Network Management, Cisco IOS Software Bulletins, and CiscoPro Configurations.

• Special Collections---Other Helpful Documents, Frequently Asked Questions, Security Advisories, References & RFCs, Case Studies, and the CiscoPro Documentation CD-ROM.

Cisco Connection Online

Cisco Connection Online (CCO) is Cisco Systems' primary, real-time support channel. Maintenance customers and partners can self-register on CCO to obtain additional information and services.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, CCO provides a wealth of standard and value-added services to Cisco's customers and business partners. CCO services include product information, product documentation, software updates, release notes, technical tips, the Bug Navigator, configuration notes, brochures, descriptions of service offerings, and download access to public and authorized files.

CCO serves a wide variety of users through two interfaces that are updated and enhanced simultaneously: a character-based version and a multimedia version that resides on the World Wide Web (WWW). The character-based CCO supports Zmodem, Kermit, Xmodem, FTP, and Internet e-mail, and it is excellent for quick access to information over lower bandwidths. The WWW version of CCO provides richly formatted documents with photographs, figures, graphics, and video, as well as hyperlinks to related information.

You can access CCO in the following ways:

• WWW:  http://www.cisco.com

• WWW:  http://www-europe.cisco.com

• WWW:  http://www-china.cisco.com

• Telnet:  cco.cisco.com

• Modem:  From North America, 408 526-8070; from Europe, 33 1 64 46 40 82. Use the following terminal settings: VT100 emulation; databits: 8; parity: none; stop bits: 1; and connection rates up to 28.8 kbps.

For a copy of CCO's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), contact cco-help@cisco.com. For additional information, contact cco-team@cisco.com.

Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM, a member of the Cisco Connection Family, is updated monthly. Therefore, it might be more current than printed documentation. To order additional copies of the Documentation CD-ROM, contact your local sales representative or call customer service. The CD-ROM package is available as a single package or as an annual subscription. You can also access Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.

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