Cisco 2911 password recovery

[Ashok Basapure]

I just stepped out for break and when I came back I could not logon to new cisco router that I just switched on.

As per procedure I have to remove the compact flash(CF). But I do not see CF on front and backside of router. Opened a top cover still do not see CF.

I do not know what is break command. I Used Ctrl + Fn + F12 (pause). Still it is not going to ROMMON mode.

Please help me to login to ROMMOM mode.

[Ashok Basapure]

I could able to locate the Compact flash. on backside of router there is a metal strip that we need to remove to locate CF.

Problem is resolved now.

[charles-green]

I think you have to wait until the image is actually decompressed before you can get to ROMMON, see this thread -

https://supportforums.cisco.com/thread/2004316;jsessionid=74C6020EB703585B3C0B65122675B525.node0

Lost password go to http://www.recoverlostpassword.com

[Leo Laohoo]

I think you have to wait until the image is actually decompressed before you can get to ROMMON

That's incorrect.  When you start seeing the image decompressing, you're too late.

When dealing with ISR G1/G2 with CF, the fastest and easiest way to get into ROMmon is to eject the CF and then powering on the router.