there should be a floppy behind the plate that has the IOS on it. if you can't find it I'll send you a copy of mine my ohter pix is = cuurently 4.2 and I will be upgrading that next as soon as I get the 5.3 version stable. I had problems with the conduit command not work and had to create access = list to replace them. other then that I had not han any problems. let me know if you have the = same problem. Gary >>> fartcatcher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 03/29/01 08:04AM >>> Thanks for replying Gary. It looks as though 'copy' is not a valid command = for=20 version 4.2(2). I used the write net command to copy my config to a = tftp=20 server, but how do I backup the ios and not the config? Also, I have only = one=20 activation key for version 5.1(4), isn't that all I need? Thanks, fartcatcher In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] = ("Gary=20 Crouch") wrote: >command is=3D20 > >copy tftp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/filename flash > >just sub your tftp address for the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx and the name you want = =3D >the file called for filename > >besure to back up config as the upgrade wipes it out also copy down the = =3D >Activation Key number you will need it if you lose it during the upgrade = =3D >you will need to load each upgrade between 4.2 and 5.14 one at a = time=3D20 >I just upgraded mine to 5.3(1) let me know if you need any help > >good luck > > >>>> fartcatcher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 03/28/01 04:00PM >>> >Hello everyone, > >we're upgrading our PIX to 5.1.4 from 4.2 and I would like to know how = =3D >copy >the ios to a tftp server as a backup. I have copied the config (write =3D >net...)=3D20 >but can't find out how to do the ios. > >Thank you >fartcatcher. > >_________________________________ >FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/= c=3D >isco.html >Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >_________________________________ >FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: > http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html >Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _________________________________ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/c= isco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

