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Cisco Catalyst 3548XL - Factory Restore
Experts,
I have a Catalyst 3548XL and two 3524XL’s that I would like to perform a 'Factory Restore' on. I do not have the manuals or documentation on these units, just some SC fiber modules and the console cable. I already know that these units have hit EOL status. Also, what do I need to change the password on one? I assume it would be something similar to passwd, but apparently not. Thanks in advance. RF
I have a Catalyst 3548XL and two 3524XL’s that I would like to perform a 'Factory Restore' on. I do not have the manuals or documentation on these units, just some SC fiber modules and the console cable. I already know that these units have hit EOL status. Also, what do I need to change the password on one? I assume it would be something similar to passwd, but apparently not. Thanks in advance. RF
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grsteed,
The router does not recognize the 'clear' command and everything after it, is rejected. I do not know much about Cisco IOS, but I am attempting to learn as much as I can. If I gave you my version of IOS would that help? Version 12.0(5.3)WC(1) . Is there a newer version of IOS that I can put on here? Thank you. RF.
The router does not recognize the 'clear' command and everything after it, is rejected. I do not know much about Cisco IOS, but I am attempting to learn as much as I can. If I gave you my version of IOS would that help? Version 12.0(5.3)WC(1) . Is there a newer version of IOS that I can put on here? Thank you. RF.
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grsteed,
I uh, realized that I was not in 'enable' mode.. After entering enable mode, it still dosent recognize anything after
' clear con_'
Should I tell it to clear the Interface Controler Info?
I uh, realized that I was not in 'enable' mode.. After entering enable mode, it still dosent recognize anything after
' clear con_'
Should I tell it to clear the Interface Controler Info?
If you can get to "enable" mode, use the "write erase" or "erase startup-config" command to clear the configuration.
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donjohnston,
Awesome. It worked. I used the document that you had posted before (already had it printed), how do I change the (forgive me, I do not know the correct terminology) initial password for when you log into it? -- before you enter 'enable' mode? (also, what is this account called?) PS, are there andy IOS updates that I can apply to my routers, or just leave them 'as is'. They are in a protected environment, so security is not an issue, just reliability, features, updates are what I am interested in.
Also, where is a good place to begin learning IOS? I know that what I am working with is semi-antiquated, but it works. I am looking at a few books on Amazon:
Cisco Routers for the Desperate: Router Management, The Easy Way - Michael Lucas
Cisco Cookbook - Kevin Dooley & Ian J. Brown - O'Reilly
Cisco IOS in a Nutshell - James Boney - O'Reilly
Cisco 'First Year' CCNA books
I have several O'Reilly UNIX / Linux books and highly enjoyed them, I have an intermediate knowledge of networking (if I 'brushed up' I could pass Net+) I am interested in general Cisco and for the 3500XL series. Than you so much!
Awesome. It worked. I used the document that you had posted before (already had it printed), how do I change the (forgive me, I do not know the correct terminology) initial password for when you log into it? -- before you enter 'enable' mode? (also, what is this account called?) PS, are there andy IOS updates that I can apply to my routers, or just leave them 'as is'. They are in a protected environment, so security is not an issue, just reliability, features, updates are what I am interested in.
Also, where is a good place to begin learning IOS? I know that what I am working with is semi-antiquated, but it works. I am looking at a few books on Amazon:
Cisco Routers for the Desperate: Router Management, The Easy Way - Michael Lucas
Cisco Cookbook - Kevin Dooley & Ian J. Brown - O'Reilly
Cisco IOS in a Nutshell - James Boney - O'Reilly
Cisco 'First Year' CCNA books
I have several O'Reilly UNIX / Linux books and highly enjoyed them, I have an intermediate knowledge of networking (if I 'brushed up' I could pass Net+) I am interested in general Cisco and for the 3500XL series. Than you so much!
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Thank you much.
#clear config all
and then
write erase
for the password try
#password <password>
Cheers,
Gary