Step 7: Perform Initial Software Configuration - Juniper M-series M7i Quick Start Manual

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Step 7: Perform Initial Software Configuration

This procedure connects the router to the network but does not enable it to forward
traffic. For complete information about enabling the router to forward traffic, including
examples, see the JUNOS Internet software configuration guides.
To configure the software, follow this procedure:
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Verify that the
OUPUT OK
seconds, repeat Steps 3 through 6. If necessary, reinstall the AC power cord or
DC power cables.
For routers with two power supplies, repeat Steps 3 through 7 for the second
power supply.
Verify that the router is powered on as described in Step 6: Power On the
Router" on page 12.
Log in as the root" user. There is no password.
Start the CLI.
root# cli
root@>
Enter configuration mode.
cli> configure
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root@#
Configure the name of the router. If the name includes spaces, enclose the name
in quotation marks ( ").
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root@# set system host-name host-name
Configure the router's domain name.
[edit]
root@# set system domain-name domain-name
Configure the IP address and prefix length for the router's Ethernet interface.
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root@# set interfaces fxp0 unit 0 family inet address address/prefix-length
Configure the IP address of a backup router, which is used only while the routing
protocol is not running.
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root@# set system backup-router address
Configure the IP address of a DNS server.
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Step 7: Perform Initial Software Configuration
LED lights steadily. If the LED does not light after 60
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