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Cisco 831 - locked out

I changed the default gateway from 10.10.10.1 to 192.168.1.1 at which time the router restarted and I now am unable to access the web based admin. I have attempted to access with Telnet though the console port but it cannot connect on port 23...which of course is not enabled. How can I access or restore defaults?

-Leo-

Telnet through the console port ?
You should connect to the router via console port using serial console cable which is coming together with the router (usually blue cable with RJ-45 jack on one end and DB-9 connector on the second end). Connect RJ-45 end of this cable to the console port on the router and DB9 end to the PC serial port (COM1), the start Hyperterminal (or any serial terminal programm) and you should access your router instantly. You can find pinout for this cable on the Cisco website, in case if you don't have it ... Please let me know if you have more questions.

riffraff5

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could not find a db9 to rj45 at a local store so i have ordered one. i will let you know later this week how it is going. thanks.

-Leo-

Just in case, have a look to this page with Cisco guide to the console cables:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/701/14.html

riffraff5

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Ok.....I have a db9 to rj45 connection and hyperterminal up....a screen comes up asking me to make a new connection. now what?

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