Resetting embedded ap in 1941w router - how to?

[radiomean]

Hi,

I have a 1941W router with the embedded ap, purchased second-hand.

The router part of it is working fine, but I can't access the embedded ap - there is a user and password set and I obviously don't know this.

I have tried with the default that I have found of cisco/cisco but that does not work.

I've tired resetting the ap to default with - 

service-module wlan-ap 0 reset and 

service-module wlan-ap 0 reset default-config

but neither seem to wipe out the config....

I can (I believe) get to the rommon equivalent by using the command:

service-module wlan-ap0 reset bootloader

but I'm not sure how to proceed from there.

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Bill

[balaji.bandi]

here is the good guide : ( are you able to session in to Module ?)

https://omgwtfbbq.ca/2019/12/cisco-1941w-and-ap801-basics-part-1/

https://networklessons.com/uncategorized/cisco-1941w-wireless-configuration-example

[radiomean]

Hi, the first document looks really cool.

I can access the prompt ap: but need to proceed from there...

Cheers, Bill

[balaji.bandi]

Good to know all going as expected, let us know any further help required. if not mark as resolved please and it will be usefull for other users.

[radiomean]

Trying to reset config but still can't login at username/password...

Default cisco/cisco does not work...

[balaji.bandi]

you need to go reset proceedure, since its not new, it may have config.

[radiomean]

Please can you advise on break proceedure? It won't take notice of alt-b during boot...

Cheers!

[Georg Pauwen]

Hello,

press the 'ESC' key during boot, that should break the boot sequence.

[balaji.bandi]

break key should give you right direction. (what client you using putty or Secure CRT ?)

[radiomean]

Client mobaxterm...

[balaji.bandi]

hope break should work, if not reset bootloader ?

[radiomean]

Hi, I have successfully executed the 'service-module wlan-ap 0 reset bootloader' command and I''m at the ap: prompt (which I think is the equivalent of the rommon router prompt).

How do I now reset the AP configuration and the passwords to the default please??

Cheers, Bill

[radiomean]

OK, I am *finally* into the Access Point!

I used 'service-module wlan-ap0 reset bootloader'

This got me to the ap: prompt

I then did flash_init and reset and could login to the ap with User Cisco and PW Cisco (and enable Cisco).

Cheers all...

[radiomean]

Maybe my mistake all along was using user/pw as cisco and NOT Cisco ...

[balaji.bandi]

Good progress and good to know, something positive moving ...So you able to login using cisco/cisco or you having still issue