Juniper MX5 User Manual

Step 6: Perform Initial Software Configuration
This procedure connects the router to the network but does not enable it to forward
traffic. For complete information about configuring the router to forward traffic, including
examples, see the Junos OS configuration guides.
To configure the software:
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Enter Configuration Mode on page 16
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Configure User Accounts and Passwords on page 16
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Configure System Attributes on page 17
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Commit the Configuration on page 17
Enter Configuration Mode
1. Verify that the router is powered on.
2. Log in as the “root” user. There is no password.
3. Start the CLI.
root# cli
root@>
4. Enter configuration mode.
cli> configure
[edit]
root@#
Configure User Accounts and Passwords
For information about using an encrypted password or an SSH public key string (DSA or
RSA), see authentication.
1. Add a password to the root administration user account. Enter a clear-text password.
[edit]
root# set system root-authentication plain-text-password
New password: password
Retype new password: password
2. Create a management console user account.
[edit]
root# set system login user user-name authentication plain-text-password
New Password: password
Retype new password: password
3. Set the user account class to super-user.
[edit]
root@# set system login user user-name class super-user
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MX5, MX10, MX40, and MX80 3D Universal Edge Router Quick Start

Juniper MX5 Specifications

General

Model	MX5
Category	Network Router
Throughput	20 Gbps
Operating System	Junos OS
Product Type	Modular Router
Switching Capacity	80 Gbps
MPLS	Yes
IPv6 Support	Yes
Power Supply	AC or DC
Routing Protocols	BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Memory	4 GB
Redundancy	Power supply redundancy
Storage	8 GB

Summary

Step 1: Site Preparation

Router Rack Requirements

Step 2: Router Installation

Chassis Installation in Rack

Step-by-step guide for securely mounting the router chassis into a rack.

Cable Management Bracket Installation

Step 3: Grounding Cable Connection

Chassis Grounding Points

Step 4: Connect External Devices and Cables

Out-of-Band Management Network Connection

Console or Auxiliary Device Connection

MIC Cable Connection

Step 5: Power Cable Connection

AC Power Connection

Step-by-step instructions for connecting AC power to the router.

DC Power Connection

Step-by-step instructions for connecting DC power to the router.

Step 6: Initial Software Configuration

Enter Configuration Mode

Steps to enter the router's command-line interface (CLI) configuration mode.

User Account and Password Configuration

Instructions for configuring user accounts and passwords on the router.

System Attribute Configuration

Guide for setting system attributes like hostname, domain name, and IP addresses.

Commit Configuration Changes

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Critical Safety Warnings

Essential safety warnings and precautions for router installation and operation.

Installation and Environmental Safety