Using The Password Reset Switch; Password Reset Switch - Enterasys SecureStack C2 C2G170-24 Hardware Installation Manual

Using the Password Reset Switch

If you forget the switch login password, use the Password Reset switch as described in the
following procedure.
Figure 4-3

1 Password Reset switch

To reset the switch password, refer to Figure
1. Press‐and‐hold the Reset button while the switch is operational. This change of the
login password to the default password will be indicated via CLI only.
2. Logon to device management. You can now logon to the switch via the Console port
and assign a new password using the command line interface (CLI).
3. To access switch management from your local PC, terminal, or modem connection,
refer to the SecureStack C2 Configuration Guide for instructions on how to log in and
enter a new password. The guide is available online at:
http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals
If you require assistance, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the methods described
in "Getting Help" on page 1‐5.
Password Reset Switch
Note: Notify the system manager before changing the password.
Using the Password Reset Switch
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4‐3 and proceed as follows:
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