Through console: -Reboot the router. -Hold ctrl + break during boot up -Type: o/r 0x42 Type: i Type: n at setup -Enter privileged mode -copy start run -enter new password -enter config mode and change configuration register back: config-register 0x2102
Jared On Sat, 2002-01-05 at 13:19, Rob Iles wrote: > Al, I appreciate this doesn't pertain to pen-testing exactly, but I hope > the expertise of list members may be able to assist me. If you choose not > to pass it, I'd quite understand! > > Thanks. > > > List, > I am in the unfortunate (some would say careless) position of not having > the password for one of our critical Cisco 2501 Routers. Does anyone know > of a way to obtain the password? Wiping the configuration completely is > not an option. I have SNMP access to the device, and can also connect via > a console cable if necessary. > > Any assistance *greatly* appreciated! > > Regards, > > RI. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is provided by the SecurityFocus Security Intelligence Alert (SIA) Service. For more information on SecurityFocus' SIA service which automatically alerts you to the latest security vulnerabilities please see: https://alerts.securityfocus.com/
