Hello all, Am using a 2948G-L3 for learning and eventual implementation, connected via console port.. Have some very basic things escaping me. 1) Core(config-if)#ip address 10.200.0.1 255.255.0.0 Core(config-if)#no shutdown Core(config-if)#end 00:43:41: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by consolepy 00:43:42: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface FastEthernet1, changed state to up Core#copy running 00:43:45: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface FastEthernet1, changed state to down % Incomplete command. Core#copy running start Destination filename [startup-config]? Building configuration... [OK] Core#dir Directory of bootflash:/ 1 -rw- 3183128 cat2948g-in-mz.120-7.W5.15d.bin Now why do I see only the one file listed above? I've also tried a: copy running start then give it a new name like test.old but won't let me. 2) Core(config)#line con 0 Core(config-line)#history size 50 Core(config-line)#end Core# 00:57:03: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console Core#copy running start Destination filename [startup-config]? startup-config Building configuration... [OK] Core#dir / Directory of bootflash:/ 1 -rw- 3183128 cat2948g-in-mz.120-7.W5.15d.bin So seems to me according to the above I should be able to use 'up arrow' to recall commands, and I should see a newer file by dir /all I realize these are quite basic questions, but tolerance for baby steps please. Any enlightment greatly appreciated. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=13322&t=13322 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]