If you are seeing read only @ the Sho Ver, then odds are you have run from FLASH IOS. The 2500 was initially a run from RAM device, but due to their limited memory of 16/16 have been written into more of a hybrid mode.
What does this mean? Boot the router into boot mode (no rommon with this device). Once in boot mode, go to enable and erase flash. Once the FLASH has been erased, set an IP address and download the IOS of your choosing. Next, change the config-reg back to 0x2102 and reload the router. The new IOS code should appear and the FLASH should again appear as read only. All the best! Phil -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:nobody@;groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of DW Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 5:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 2500 Flash - Read Only [7:57323] Can I manually change the Flash memory on a 2500 to Read\Write in order to load an image onto it. It is displaying as Read Only at the moment. I can load images with the software loader so I am assuming there is a way of changing the designation. Sincerely, DW Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=57416&t=57323 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]