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Contents
About This Guide
Before You Begin .............................................................................................................xiv
Conventions .....................................................................................................................xiv
Acronyms ......................................................................................................................... xv
Ordering Bay Networks Publications ...............................................................................xvi
Bay Networks Customer Service ....................................................................................xvii
How to Get Help .............................................................................................................xvii
Chapter 1
Router Upgrade Overview
Router Upgrade Process ................................................................................................1-1
Router Upgrade Checklist ...............................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Preparing to Upgrade
Site Manager Upgrade Prerequisites .............................................................................2-1
Reviewing Site Manager System Requirements ......................................................2-1
Updating TCP/IP, Network Adapters, and Drivers ....................................................2-3
Testing TCP/IP .........................................................................................................2-4
Upgrading Version 7-9.xx Routers ..................................................................................2-5
Router Upgrade Prerequisites ........................................................................................2-5
Verifying Minimum Hardware and Configuration Requirements ..............................2-5
Verifying Contiguous Free Space on a Flash Volume ..............................................2-6
Satisfying Initial Startup Requirements ....................................................................2-7
Inspecting the Upgrade Kit .......................................................................................2-8
Reviewing Configuration-Specific Issues Affecting Router Software Upgrades .......2-9
Using the BCC Help File ..........................................................................................2-9
Backing Up Your Files ............................................................................................2-10
Modifying Configuration Files .................................................................................2-10
Compacting a Flash Memory Card ........................................................................2-10
