This was discussed earlier regarding the error message for a tftp server. However, my question was still unanswered. As suggested, the way to correct this is as follows: Router(config)#no service config Router(config)#Ctrl-Z This eliminates the error message during the session. But after clearing up the config (for another lab set-up), the tftp error problem repeats. To clear the config I do: Router#erase nvram Router#reload After these commands and the router boots up, the tftp error problem reappears. I notice though that this problem occurs not with all the routers after the reload. Could this be a IOS version specific problem or this has something to do with the configuration register? Thanks for the help. Arthur ----------------------------------------------- Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) C2600 Software (C2600-DO3S-M), Version 12.0(5)T1, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc 1) Copyright (c) 1986-1999 by cisco Systems, Inc. Compiled Tue 17-Aug-99 13:18 by cmong Image text-base: 0x80008088, data-base: 0x80CB67B0 cisco 2621 (MPC860) processor (revision 0x102) with 26624K/6144K bytes of memory . Processor board ID JAD04410AGB (2818685363) M860 processor: part number 0, mask 49 Bridging software. X.25 software, Version 3.0.0. Basic Rate ISDN software, Version 1.1. 2 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s) 2 Serial(sync/async) network interface(s) 1 ISDN Basic Rate interface(s) 32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory. 16384K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write) %Error opening tftp://255.255.255.255/network-confg (Timed out) %Error opening tftp://255.255.255.255/cisconet.cfg (Timed out) SETUP: new interface FastEthernet0/0 placed in "shutdown" state SETUP: new interface Serial0/0 placed in "shutdown" state SETUP: new interface BRI0/0 placed in "shutdown" state SETUP: new interface FastEthernet0/1 placed in "shutdown" state %Error opening tftp://255.255.255.255/network-confg (Timed out) %Error opening tftp://255.255.255.255/cisconet.cfg (Timed out) %Error opening tftp://255.255.255.255/router-confg (Timed out) %Error opening tftp://255.255.255.255/ciscortr.cfg (Timed out) Press RETURN to get started! _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com _________________________________ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]