How do I get to startup config?

A startup configuration is stored in the nonvolatile memory of a device, which means that all configuration changes are saved even if the device loses power. To copy your running configuration into the startup configuration you need to type the command copy running-configuration startup-configuration.

What is 0x2102 config register?

The factory-default setting for the configuration register is 0x2102. This indicates that the router should attempt to load a Cisco IOS software image from Flash memory and load the startup configuration.

How do I ignore startup config on a Cisco switch?

On the console you should be in Boot Loader.

1. Switch:
2. Switch: SWITCH_IGNORE_STARTUP_CFG=1.
3. Switch: SWITCH_DISABLE_PASSWORD_RECOVERY=0.
4. Switch: boot.
5. Switch# copy start runn.
6. Switch# no system ignore startupconfig switch all.
7. Switch# system disable password recovery switch all.
8. Save your new config.

What is configuration register is 0x142?

The 4 in 0x142 tells the device to ignore the startup config at boot time. This is why it has not seemed to retain the startup config. I suggest that you go ahead and reload. If the config register is then set to 0x102 then the startup config should work as expected.

Where is the startup config stored Cisco?

Configuration files are stored in the following locations: • The running configuration is stored in RAM. On all platforms except the Class A Flash file system platforms, the startup configuration is stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM).

What is running configuration and startup configuration?

The startup configuration is the configuration your devices run on when they reboot or power up. The running configuration is the current version of the configuration file the device runs on.

What is the factory default setting for the configuration register on Cisco routers?

What is the factory default setting for the configuration register on Cisco routers? Explanation: The default configuration register setting on a Cisco router is 0x2102. This can be seen by executing the command router# show version.

Why is it important to load the startup configuration into the running configuration?

Loading the startup configuration into the running configuration ensures that the original startup configuration remains intact if the user saves during the password recovery process.

How do I reset my Cisco 3850 password?

We will show you the following basic steps needed to recover the password on catalyst 3850 series.

1. Power cycle the switch.
2. Add the following variables.
3. Once the switch has booted you can copy the saved config back into the running config.
4. Next set your password(s).
5. Save your new config.

What config register value should be set to ignore the startup config during booting?

The default value of Config Register is 0x2102. With Configuration Register 0x2102 value, the router boots from NVRAM and the normal router precedures works. The configuration stored in NVRAM is the startup configuration. So, if we need to bypass this configuration, we can change the default value.

How can I see the configuration of my Cisco router?

On Cisco Router/Switches:

1. Type “terminal length 0” in privileged mode to set your terminal to display without any breaks.
2. Type “show run” or “show start” to show the applicable config.
3. To display the config without lengthy certificate data, use “show run brief “.