I have a Cisco 831 which I'm assuming has a missing IOS.

When I power up the router instead of going through the normal POST; and for lack of a better term it's putting out a bunch of goble-di-goop..

I am unable to type in any type of command using the CLI because the router is not getting to any type of command line to do so, not even as much as rommon. So what I'm thinking this bad boy has no IOS what so ever.

Now the question I have is, is there anyway to force an IOS on to this router or is it beyond that option and I need to purchase another?

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Seeking any advise.

James