Licensing

IOS Packaging
Cisco now has a 'universal image' for IOS which includes all of the features in the voice, security, data and IP base images in the older codes. With each feature already coded in the image, you have to unlock these with licenses.

Cisco ISR G2 1900, 2900 and 3900 Series Images ipbasek9 (IP Base) - Entry-level IOS functionality datak9 (data) - MPLS, ATM, multiprotocols, IBM support uck9 (Unified communications) - VoIP, IP Telephony securityk9 (Security) - IOS firewall, IPS, IPsec, 3DES, VPN

Cisco License Manager
 * Communicates with Cisco's Product License Registration Portal over the internet
 * Takes as input information about feature licenses purchased from any Cisco reseller
 * Communicates with the company's routers and switches to install license keys, enabling features on the correct devices

Manually Activating Software Using Licenses
The unique device identifier is the product ID and the serial number. UDI = PID + SN To see this information use the following command: show license udi The software uses a Product Authorization Key (PAK) to verify the receipt of purchase of the license feature set. When activating a licensed feature set you'll have to join the PAK with the UDI. Once this has been completed on the Cisco website, they will send a license key file via email.

Once you have the file you will have to install it on the router via http, tftp or ftp. license install Then reboot the devices for the changes to take effect.

To verify the license information show license show license feature

Right-to-Use Licences
You do not have to purchase the license to use the feature. You can activate the feature for 60 days and after that 60 day time period you should pay for it but do not have to... scout's honor. license boot module c2900 technology-package securityk9 Then reload the device.