Bootstrap Clarification

stephenshaw · ‎02-05-2003

Does the bootstrap IOS provide basic IP configurations or is this what is used for the "options" available when a router is in ROMMON?

Every router I have tested by changing "confreg 0x2101" always goes into rommon mode (it's supposed to load the bootstrap). Router models include, 1721, 3620, 3640, 3662, 2610. Any comments?

lgijssel · ‎02-05-2003

The bootstrap only provides functionality to load an IOS-image in the box.

You cannot use the system when in boot-mode. There is no routing functionality and it behaves more or less like an IP host with limited capabilities.

stephenshaw · ‎02-05-2003

Thanks, that's what I thought it was intended to do.