Cisco PIX 506E Config Upload

[Huntz]

Has anyone out there been able to upload a startup-config file to the PIX?? I realize that the product is not a true router, but it seems like I should be able to use tftp to transfer a new/different startup-config file over to the device. I've searched the site and not been able to find anyone doing this.

 

[lgarner]

I think you can only copy the software via tftp, not the config. The PDM might have an import function, but I don't remember.

 

[ChrisAC]

You can write the config TO a tftp server using 'wr net' but I'm not sure about copying it the other way, from tftp to the Pix.

Chris.

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[ChrisAC]

conf net IP:/file.cfg

As with the 'wr net' command you have to configure a tftp server in the Pix config.

tftp-server inside x.x.x.x /yourfirewall-config

Chris.

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[Huntz]

Thanks Chris. I can get the config file any number of ways from the PIX, but I'm trying to get my new/modified startup-config back into the PIX. I've read where I can 'write erase' to set it back to the default, but I'd rather just upload a new startup-config if possible.

 

[lgarner]

Yes, I forgot about "config net". Remember, though, that this command merges the configuration, it does not overwrite it.

 

[Huntz]

I am familiar with "merge" operation and that was what I was trying to get around. Doesn't sound like there is anyway to do this except to set the PIX back to default, then use "config t" to copy and paste my new config in.
Thanks!

 

[lgarner]

I've given this a little more thought, and I might have been too hasty, though technically correct. config net might just work, but I don't have a system on which to test it.

What I realized is that the Pix config given by "write term" or "write net" very well might contain all necessary statements, such that if you issue "write erase" you'll get your config back.

An issue with routers is that the config file doesn't contain many default statements, little things like "no shut" for the interfaces. Cutting and pasting or (if it was possible) config net wouldn't actually put the whole configuration on the router. With a Pix it might just work. Since you're erasing the configuration anyway, try it and see.

 

[br0ck]

take a look at this

it might help

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