Question about Cisco IOS releases

[Aholmes]

I have an older 3600 router that I need to download the latest release from Cisco.com site. Unfortunately I only hvae guest level access because we purchase from a reseller and the updates I need requires registered user access. Can someone tell me an alternate way to acquire IOS updates?

 

[SQL2KDBA69]

Download IOSHunter 2.98 and register it or legally from a cisco dealer.

 

[JOAMON]

Remember that even if you do find a copy of the IOS you want you still need to have proof of ownership should you get audited. If you purchased the router with IP only then download IP/FW/IDS/3DES you could be in big trouble should you get audited.

 

[Aholmes]

IS there anyway to accomplish this legally?

 

[Aholmes]

thanks for both of your inputs..this helps so much.

 

[JOAMON]

You would need to purchase the feature set from your reseller then to be able to access the latest IOS releases for your feature set yuo could purchase a smartnet contract if your router qualifies for it.