Reset the router to factory setting

[ssweehin]

I have 1 old cisco router which I have already forgoten its password and username. I would like to use it for other purpose. May I know how to reset it to factory default setting?

[paolo bevilacqua]

Search CCO for °password recovery°. All the guides are in there.

Hope this helps, please rate post if it does!

[jcoke]

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1831/products_tech_note09186a00801746e6.shtml

[carlino70]

Hello, I followed the password recovery process without sucessfull.   I've tried with different terminal sequences and different key combinations (CTRL - Break, ALT-B), but I never see the ROMMON prompt.   Any ideas please?   My router is a Cisco 800 series.   Thanks in advance   Carlino

[johnlloyd_13]

hi carlos,

try pushing the reset button at the back of your router.

[carlino70]

Thanks John, Its works! regards!

Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:57:03 -0600

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hi carlos, try pushing the reset button at the back of your router.

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[johnlloyd_13]

no prob! please help rate useful post. thanks!

[carlino70]

Thanks John, its Works fine!

regards!