Hi All,
I have just purchased a second hand Cisco 2821. There is a password set and password recovery functionality is disabled.
A bit of searching around shows that you can reset the router to factory default configuration by pressing break at the correct time.
My problem is, this process does not work. I press break and get the factory reset prompt, I press "y" but the router just continues to load the startup configuration.
See output below...
System Bootstrap, Version 12.3(8r)T7, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 2004 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Initializing memory for ECC
.
c2821 processor with 262144 Kbytes of main memory
Main memory is configured to 64 bit mode with ECC enabled
Readonly ROMMON initialized
PASSWORD RECOVERY FUNCTIONALITY IS DISABLED
program load complete, entry point: 0x8000f000, size: 0xc5a0
Initializing ATA monitor library.......
program load complete, entry point: 0x8000f000, size: 0xc5a0
Initializing ATA monitor library.......
program load complete, entry point: 0x8000f000, size: 0x196b438
Self decompressing the image : ######################################################################################################################################################################################################################################################################################### [OK]
Smart Init is enabled
smart init is sizing iomem
ID MEMORY_REQ TYPE
0003E8 0X003DA000 C2821 Mainboard
0X000F3BB0 public buffer pools
0X00211000 public particle pools
TOTAL: 0X006DEBB0
If any of the above Memory Requirements are
"UNKNOWN", you may be using an unsupported
configuration or there is a software problem and
system operation may be compromised.
Rounded IOMEM up to: 8Mb.
Using 3 percent iomem. [8Mb/256Mb]
Restricted Rights Legend
Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.
cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706
Cisco IOS Software, 2800 Software (C2800NM-SPSERVICESK9-M), Version 12.3(11)T2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2004 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Fri 29-Oct-04 00:40 by *****
Image text-base: 0x40073B98, data-base: 0x424C0000
<<<--- I press break here.
PASSWORD RECOVERY IS DISABLED.
Do you want to reset the router to factory default
configuration and proceed [y/n] ? <<<--- I press "y" here.
Reset router configuration to factory default.
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.
Cisco 2821 (revision 51.46) with 253952K/8192K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FHK0911F1T4
2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
DRAM configuration is 64 bits wide with parity enabled.
239K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
62592K bytes of ATA CompactFlash (Read/Write)
% Warning: use /31 mask on non point-to-point interface cautiously
% Warning: use /31 mask on non point-to-point interface cautiously
Press RETURN to get started!
*Nov 19 02:14: 4110FF58 4110FF9C 410FCAD4 4203EB24 4203EB08
*Nov 19 02:14:27.559: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface GigabitEthernet0/0, changed state to up
*Nov 19 02:14:27.559: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface GigabitEthernet0/1, changed state to up
*Nov 19 2012 15:14:28.559 NZDT: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface GigabitEthernet0/0, changed state to down
*Nov 19 2012 15:14:28.559 NZDT: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface GigabitEthernet0/1, changed state to down
*Nov 19 2012 15:14:28.843 NZDT: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from memory by console
*Nov 19 2012 15:14:29.068 NZDT: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco IOS Software, 2800 Software (C2800NM-SPSERVICESK9-M), Version 12.3(11)T2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2004 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Fri 29-Oct-04 00:40 by *****
*Nov 19 2012 15:14:29.072 NZDT: %SNMP-5-COLDSTART: SNMP agent on host router1 is undergoing a cold start
! UNAUTHORISED ACCESS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED !
User Access Verification
Password:
Password:
Password:
% Bad passwords
