Configuration Register Values

 Configreg:

You can understand the relevance of your configuration register’s value if you are aware of its value. The output of the show version or show tech-support commands can be collected and entered into the Cisco CLI Analyzer (registered customers only) tool to obtain details about the configuration register, potential problems, and remedies.

Some typical parameters that are applicable to most platforms are listed in this table.

Configuration Register Set At Router Behavior
0x102
  • Ignores break
  • 9600 console baud rate
0x1202
  • 1200 baud rates
0x2101
  • Boots into bootstrap
  • Ignores break
  • Boots into ROM if initial boot fails
  • 9600 console baud rates
0x2102
  • Ignores break
  • Boots into ROM if initial boot fails
  • 9600 console baud rate default value for most platforms
0x2120
  • Boots into ROMmon
  • 19200 console speed
0x2122
  • Ignores break
  • Boots into ROM if initial boot fails
  • 19200 console baud rates
0x2124
  • NetBoot
  • Ignores break
  • Boots into ROM if initial boot fails
  • 19200 console speed
0x2142
  • Ignores break
  • Boots into ROM if initial boot fails
  • 9600 console baud rates
  • Ignores the contents of Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) (ignores configuration)
0x2902
  • Ignores break
  • Boots into ROM if initial boot fails
  • 4800 console baud rates
0x2922
  • Ignores break
  • Boots into ROM if initial boot fails
  • 38400 console baud rates
0x3122
  • Ignores break
  • Boots into ROM if initial boot fails
  • 57600 console baud rates
0x3902
  • Ignores break
  • Boots into ROM if initial boot fails
  • 2400 console baud rates
0x3922
  • Ignores break
  • Boots into ROM if initial boot fails
  • 115200 console baud rates

Find out which bits were set to compute the value if the value you have for the configuration register is not in the table:

Bit number Hex Significance
00-03 0x0000-0x000F

Field Specifications for Boots:

  • Remains at the system bootstrap prompt with the value 0x0000.
  • The first system image in the onboard Flash memory is booted at 0x0001 (EPROM).
  • A default netboot filename is defined by the value 0x0002-0x000F. allows for boot system instructions to be used instead of the netboot filename that is normally used.
06 0x0040
  • Ignore NVRAM contents
07 0x0080
  • Disable boot messages
08 0x0100
  • Break disabled
09 0x0200
  • This causes the system to select the secondary bootstrap. This is typically not used (set to 0).
10 0x0400
  • IP broadcast with all zeros

5

11

12

0x0020, 0x0800, 0x1000
  • Console line speed
13 0x2000
  • If the network boot fails, start the ROM software by default.
14 0x4000
  • IP broadcasts lack network numbers.
15 0x8000
  • Makes diagnostic messages possible
  • Ignores the contents of NVRAM


Uses of Configuration Register in Cisco Router

Computers and other devices are connected to the Internet using routers. A router serves as a dispatcher, determining the most efficient path for your data to take. It links your company to the outside world, safeguards data from security risks, and even determines which computers receive priority over others. A router enables you to connect numerous devices to the Internet and each other. Additionally, setting up of device local networks can also be done using routers. If you wish to transfer files between devices or allow staff to share software tools, these local networks can be helpful.

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