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Re: [TCLUG:19758] Configuring 675 modem
Not to insult your intelligence, but did you hit enter a few times after the
reboot? that should cause the login prompt to pop up.
On Sat, Jul 22, 2000 at 11:08:09AM -0500, Mike Nielsen wrote:
>On Wed, 31 Dec 1969, you wrote:
>
>can you ping the 675? The 675 defaults to a 10.0.0.1 ip addres
>on eth0. If your machine doesn't fall into that subnet you won't be
>able to telnet to it.
>
>You should be able to connect with Hyperterminal.....
>I have run across several a 675 that has Telnet disabled
>until you set an exec password.
>
>set hyperterm to run at 3840 8 N 1 No flow control...
>
>
>
>
>If you find that your Cbos has been corrupted you need to reinstall it.
>
>The following is taken from Cisco on how to do this. Be warned if you screw
>this up... Well you know.
>
>BTW, if you need the CBOS 2.2 firmware let me know and I'll send it to you.
>
>----------
>Hey there, is it possible to add this stuff to the next X-ray or tools CD.
>
>Cisco 675 CBOS 2.2 update and directions
>
>
> Upgrading your Cisco 675 External Modem to the latest software release
>involves
> the following four processes:
>
> 1.Downloading the latest Cisco 675 External Modem operating system
> (version 2.2) to your hard drive.
> 2.Downloading the Commander software (version 1.2) to your hard drive.
> 3.Upgrading your existing Cisco 675 External Modem operating system to
> the new version 2.2 that you will have downloaded to your hard drive.
> 4.Installing the Commander software (version 1.2).
>
>
>
> You may want to print these instructions at this point so that you can
> easily refer to them as you are going through the Cisco 675 External
> Modem download processes. If you do not have a printer, you may
> save these instructions as a Word file and then open them on your
> desktop so that you can follow along as you complete the processes.
>
>
>
> Process 1 - Downloading the Cisco 675 External Modem operating system
> (version 2.2) to your hard drive:
>
> Create a folder on your hard drive. (The root directory is recommended
>for
> convenience).
> Select the hyperlink named "675 2.2 CBOS Code" and save it to your new
> folder located on your hard drive. This file is Winzip compressed. Use
> Winzip or Aladdin Expander to decompress the file. If you need Aladdin
> Expander you can download it free here or if you need Winzip you can
> download a trial copy here.
>
> Process 2 - Downloading Commander v1.2 to your hard drive:
>
> Commander v1.2 software is required and will offer you the following:
>
> The ability to reset passwords that better protect the security of your
>Cisco
> 675 External Modem.
> Statistical output that indicates performance on your Cisco 675 External
> Modem.
> Management information on your Cisco 675 External Modem.
>
> In order to download the Commander v1.2 software, please complete the
> following:
>
> Create a folder on your hard drive. (The root directory is recommended
>for
> convenience).
> Select the hyperlink named "675 Commander 1.2 for Windows® " and
> save it to your new folder located on your hard drive. This file is
>Winzip
> compressed. Use Winzip or Aladdin Expander to decompress the file. If
> you need Aladdin Expander you can download it free here or if you need
> Winzip you can download a trial copy here.
>
> Process 3 - Upgrading your existing Cisco 675 External Modem operating
> system to version 2.2:
>
> Ensure that your PC, Ethernet Card and Cisco 675 External Modem are
> connected, configured and operational. This should be apparent if you're
> currently using MegaBit Services.
> Ensure that the serial cable is installed between the PCs COM Port
> (DB-9) and the Cisco 675s MGMT Port (RJ-45). If you are unsure,
> please consult your MegaBit Services User Guide. The serial cable
> facilitates upgrading the Cisco 675 External Modem operating system.
> Note to which PC COM Port that the serial cable is installed. You will
>need
> this information for the next step.
>
> Configure HyperTerminal
>
> The following step assumes that you have not created a session icon for
> HyperTerminal and the Cisco 675 External Modem.
>
> Navigate to the HyperTerminal application.
>
> If you are a Windows® 98 user, you may have to install HyperTerminal from
>your
> Windows® 98 compact disc. If Hyperterminal is not working properly, for
> example, if you are receiving an "illegal operation" message, please go to
>the
> following website and upgrade your existing Hyperterminal application:
> http://www.hilgraeve.com/
>
> Select and name an icon for the Cisco 675 External Modem.
> In the "Connect using" box select the appropriate COM Port that the
>serial
> cable is installed.
> In the "Properties" window, ensure these port settings:
>
> Bits per second: 38400
> Data bits: 8
> Parity: None
> Stop bits: 1
> Flow control: None
>
> Click OK and press [Enter].
>
> A HyperTerminal Session window appears with a welcome message and
> a password prompt.
>
> Hello!
>
> CBOS v2.1
>
> User Access Verification
>
> Password:
>
>
> If you don't see this information, press [ENTER] a few times.
> If you still don't see the welcome message, verify connections and power
> to your modem.
> If you just see "cbos>", that is OK.
> You don't need a password to configure the modem.
> At the password prompt press [ENTER].
>
> Updating the Modem Operating System
>
> The following step requires your modem to be in the "enable" mode. This mode
> allows changes in configuration.
>
> At the cbos> prompt, type: enable and press [ENTER].
> At the password prompt press [ENTER].
>
> The enable mode ships default from Cisco System without an enable mode
> password. If you have previously programmed an enable mode password,
> enter that password now.
>
> The following should be displayed:
>
> cbos>enable
>
> Password:
>
> cbos#
>
>
> The pound sign indicates that you are in the enable mode.
>
> Before continuing with the following steps, please read the next few lines
>of
> directions up to the WARNING message below.
>
> At the cbos# prompt, type: set download code then press [ENTER].
> The following should be displayed:
>
> cbos#set download code
>
> Downloading
>
> CCCCC
>
>
> As the Cs are appearing, continue onto the next step.
> On the HyperTerminal toolbar, select Transfer. Select Send File.
> An additional Window pops up entitled "Send File". Select Browse.
> You will be selecting the file that you downloaded into a new folder.
> Select your hard drive and locate the folder and file that you created
>earlier.
> Select the file nsrouter.c675.2.2.0.000.ima.
> In the Send File Window, Protocol field, ensure that Xmodem is
>selected.
> In the Send File Window, select the Send button.
>
> WARNING! It is extremely important that power is not interrupted to your
> equipment!
>
> After transfer is complete (approximately 6 minutes), the new Cisco
> software self extracts. You should allow the automatic process to occur
> and do not use your computer.
> At the password prompt, press [ENTER]
> At the cbos> prompt, type: show version
> The following should be displayed:
>
> Cisco Broadband Operating
> System
>
> CBOSTM 675 Software
> (C675-I-M), Version v2.2
>
> Copyright @ 1986-1999 by
> cisco Systems, Inc.
>
> Compiled Aug 24 1999
> 18:31:28
>
> NVRAM image at 0x1032bfa0
>
>
> Your Cisco 675 External Modem is now upgraded.
>
>> I'm stumped:
>> >From Windows NT:
>>
>> I couldn't connect using Hyperterm, so I used telnet,...
>> followed the instructions from visi (or thought I was),
>>
>> cbos>en
>> Password: [hit enter]
>> cbos#set nvram erase
>> [warns that you have to write to make it effective]
>> cbos#write
>> cbos#rboot
>> [and it hangs...]
>>
>> Now I cannot even connect with telnet!!!
>>
>> I'm stumped. What's next?
>>
>> gs
>>
>>
>>
>>
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