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Enabling VPN on Cisco 827H Router/IOS image upgrade
Pros,
Forgive me if this is obvious, but I'm only new to it.
I have recently purchased a CISCO 827H ADSL ROUTER and in the description it stated that it had VPN access but after I installed the router and selected the VPN page it states that the router does not support this feature.
However, the cisco website states clearly that the router DOES support VPN.
I have been by one of the Cisco representatives that I may have to download a new IOS image to enable VPN, but if anyone of you has tried that, then you will know that with all the available images, it is a little confusing. I must admit, I do not know which one to pick.
Also with upgrading, what is the TFTP server?
I have enabled PAT on the router. That could not be the problem, could it??
Can you let me know how/if I can have the VPN access enabled as this was then main reason why I purchased this router.
First lines of show version:
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C820 Software (C820-OY6-M), Version 12.2(4)YA4, EARLY
Let me know if there is anything else you require to help out.
Thanks in advance,
Glen
Forgive me if this is obvious, but I'm only new to it.
I have recently purchased a CISCO 827H ADSL ROUTER and in the description it stated that it had VPN access but after I installed the router and selected the VPN page it states that the router does not support this feature.
However, the cisco website states clearly that the router DOES support VPN.
I have been by one of the Cisco representatives that I may have to download a new IOS image to enable VPN, but if anyone of you has tried that, then you will know that with all the available images, it is a little confusing. I must admit, I do not know which one to pick.
Also with upgrading, what is the TFTP server?
I have enabled PAT on the router. That could not be the problem, could it??
Can you let me know how/if I can have the VPN access enabled as this was then main reason why I purchased this router.
First lines of show version:
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C820 Software (C820-OY6-M), Version 12.2(4)YA4, EARLY
Let me know if there is anything else you require to help out.
Thanks in advance,
Glen
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Thanks for the response.
As said before, my show version displays:
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(4r)XM2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
ROM: C820 Software (C820-OY6-M), Version 12.2(4)YA4, EARLY DEPLOYMENT RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
System image file is "flash:c820-oy6-mz.122-4.Y
.........
I take it that I have not got IPSEC capable software installed. This is really wierd as I thought it would come built into the router.
I have already registered with Cisco, but unfortunately cannot download any software. I'm having trouble picking the correct option during the registration process for additional access,since I purchased the router from a reseller.(I know this sounds silly, but it's also frustrating).
Looks like I'm going to have to purchase an upgrade either way.
Let me know if there is anything else I should consider, otherwise you are on your way to maximum points!
Glen
As said before, my show version displays:
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(4r)XM2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
ROM: C820 Software (C820-OY6-M), Version 12.2(4)YA4, EARLY DEPLOYMENT RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
System image file is "flash:c820-oy6-mz.122-4.Y
.........
I take it that I have not got IPSEC capable software installed. This is really wierd as I thought it would come built into the router.
I have already registered with Cisco, but unfortunately cannot download any software. I'm having trouble picking the correct option during the registration process for additional access,since I purchased the router from a reseller.(I know this sounds silly, but it's also frustrating).
Looks like I'm going to have to purchase an upgrade either way.
Let me know if there is anything else I should consider, otherwise you are on your way to maximum points!
Glen
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps380/products_data_sheet09186a0080092161.html
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios122/122newft/122limit/122y/122ya/122ya4/ftezvpcm.htm
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps380/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a0080118cbb.html
You need to have IPSEC capable software installed in the router to have access to these features.
The router "supports" the software, and the software can be installed, but they charge extra for the "Feature Pack" unless you purchased the router with the feature originally. You may have purchased the router with the firewall+IPSEC option already installed - otherwise you may have to purchase an upgrade.
Log into the router and type "show version"
Look at the filename of the software you have installed. Cisco has a set of characters in the filename that identify the software features. For example:
c820-k9osy6-mz.122-15.T9.b
c820-sy6-mz.122-15.T9.bin is a software image that does not.
Look for the "k9" in the name.
Here is a URL that describes the feature letters in the name:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1828/products_white_paper09186a00801ab747.shtml
To download the software, you need to register with Cisco: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do
Here is the link for the router documentation:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps380/prod_technical_documentation.html
And here is the specific section on upgrading the software and TFTP:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps380/products_tech_note09186a0080094b23.shtml
Check your software version as I described, and if it is not the right one, check the above upgrade link.
Nick