Understanding Tools and Options308614-14.20 Rev 00 1-15• A local console or modem connection with the AN/ANH or ARN routerWhen you use Local Boot as the initial boot option, the Site Manager connectionis not yet in place. AN/ANH and ARN routers boot using the genericconfiguration file; then, you must run the Quick-Start installation script tocustomize the configuration file and save it locally (see Figure 1-6 on page 1-12).See the description of the Quick-Start installation procedure in Appendix C.NetbootThe Netboot procedure requires the following at initial startup:• A communications link between the AN/ANH or ARN router and anupstream router over an Ethernet, HDLC, frame relay, or token ring (ARNonly) interface• A local console or modem connection with the AN/ANH or ARN router• A BootP server that contains the software image file (arn.exe for the ARN oran.exe for the AN/ANH) or a network configuration file (config) customizedfor the AN/ANH or ARN router• An IP address assigned to the AN/ANH or ARN router’s boot interfaceProviding a Tailored Configuration FileSince AN/ANH and ARN routers ship with a generic configuration file on thePCMCIA flash memory card, you must tailor that file to your network before arouter can bridge and route traffic.You can provide the AN/ANH and ARN routers with a tailored configuration fileduring the initial startup in one of the following ways:• Place a tailored configuration file on the server for the router to downloadduring EZ-Install or another netboot procedure.See “Preparing Configuration and Image Files” in Chapter 3 for informationabout creating a tailored configuration file.• Allow the router to start using the generic configuration file during a LocalBoot procedure; then, use the Technician Interface Quick-Start installationscript to configure one or more interfaces for IP so that the router can connectto Site Manager (or another network management tool).
