WS-C2960C-12PC-L Unkown Console Settings

[erik.kneebone]

All,

I have a WS-C2960C-12PC-L which I am trying to access. The console settings have been changed from the default and the configuration is unknown as the switch used to be a test switch. I am unable to determine any usable information via CDP Neighbors from a connected switch. I've tried all the port speed settings using two different terminal programs without any success. Is there a way I can perform a hard factory reset including console settings to default? I've not been able to find any information regarding this.

[Marvin Rhoads]

You need to try the various speed settings to find the one that works for the non-default setting your console has been set to. Then rest the config-register back to a more standard setting.

This document explains the steps for troubleshooting and also how to set the config-register back once you've established a connection,