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You receive a call from another networking technician stating that he has accidentally deleted the IOS files from a 2600 series router. He has the IOS files and the startup configuration backup stored on a TFTP server on the network. The technician is unable to get the router into the correct mode to replace the IOS file. The task is to research the Internet on how to replace the IOS file on a 2600 series router and then guide the technician over the phone through the procedure to change modes, connect to the TFTP server, and restore the startup configuration file.

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The scenario described involves restoring a Cisco 2600 series router’s IOS files after accidental deletion, which is a common troubleshooting task in network management. Restoring IOS and configuration files on Cisco routers requires an understanding of specific operation modes, appropriate console commands, and network connectivity to the TFTP server where the backup files are stored. This paper outlines a step-by-step process to guide a technician unfamiliar with the process, emphasizing effective communication over the phone to ensure successful recovery of the router's operational state.

Initially, it is crucial to understand the different modes of the Cisco router relevant to IOS recovery: user EXEC mode, privileged EXEC mode, and ROMmon mode. When the IOS file is missing or corrupted, the router typically boots into ROMmon (ROM Monitor) mode, which is a diagnostic mode allowing for recovery procedures. The first step is to verify the current mode of the router upon startup. If the router boots into ROMmon, the technician can manually set the router to load IOS from the TFTP server or directly recover the IOS image.

The process begins with establishing a physical connection between the Router and the PC or terminal that will be used to control the recovery. A console cable connected to the router’s console port and the PC is essential. The technician should use terminal emulation software (e.g., PuTTY, Tera Term) to access the router’s console interface. Once connected, the technician must power cycle the router. During the initial boot, pressing the Ctrl + Break key halts the automatic boot process and drops the router into ROMmon mode. If the keyboard commands differ, the technician should refer to the terminal emulator’s menu for sending the Break signal.

In ROMmon mode, the technician must configure the router's network parameters, such as the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, to enable communication with the TFTP server. Commands such as `IP_ADDRESS=`, `IP_SUBNET_MASK=`, and `DEFAULT_GATEWAY=` are used for this purpose. Establishing network connectivity is vital; hence, the technician should test connectivity with the TFTP server using the `ping` command.

Next, the technician uses the `tftp` command to transfer the IOS image from the TFTP server to the router's flash memory. The command syntax generally looks like:

tftp -g [TFTP Server IP] -r [IOS filename]

Once the IOS image is successfully transferred and stored in flash memory, the router must be configured to boot from this new IOS. The command `boot system flash:[IOS filename]` in the configuration file ensures the router loads the correct IOS during startup.

Finally, the technician saves the configuration and reloads the router to boot with the new IOS image. Commands such as `write memory` or `copy running-config startup-config` ensure the configuration is saved. The router is then rebooted with the `reload` command, and it should load the restored IOS from flash, allowing further configuration and operation.

Throughout the process, clear verbal instructions and confirmation of each step are vital. The technician should verify network connectivity, confirm the transfer success, and check the boot process to ensure successful recovery. If issues persist, additional troubleshooting steps include verifying the integrity of the IOS image on the TFTP server, confirming network connectivity, and ensuring the router is in ROMmon mode during recovery.

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