Recovering A Lost Password; Change The Configuration Register - Cisco 520-T1 - Small Business Pro SR Secure Router Software Configuration Manual

Software guide
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Chapter 12
Troubleshooting

Recovering a Lost Password

To recover a lost enable or lost enable-secret password:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Recovering a lost password is only possible when you are connected to the router through the console
Note
port. These procedures cannot be performed through a Telnet session.
See the "Hot Tips" section on Cisco.com for additional information on replacing enable secret
Tip
passwords.

Change the Configuration Register

To change a configuration register, follow these steps:
Connect an ASCII terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program to the CONSOLE port on the
Step 1
rear panel of the router.
Configure the terminal to operate at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
Step 2
At the privileged EXEC prompt (router_name #), enter the show version command to display the
Step 3
existing configuration register value (shown in bold at the bottom of this output example):
Router# show version
Cisco IOS Software, SR520 Software (SR520-ADVIPSERVICESK9-M), Experimental Version
12.4(20070608:212108) [rhsu2k-p121 190]
Copyright (c) 1986-2007 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Fri 08-Jun-07 15:16 by rhsu2k
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 12.3(8r)YI, RELEASE SOFTWARE
Router uptime is 29 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
Running default software
This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.
A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html
If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
export@cisco.com.
OL-14210-01
Change the Configuration Register
Reset the Router
Reset the Password and Save Your Changes
Reset the Configuration Register Value
(for lost enable secret passwords only)
Cisco Secure Router 520 Series Software Configuration Guide
Recovering a Lost Password
12-9

Hide quick links:

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Table of Contents