Specifications

Appendix A: Router Password Recovery Procedures
A-4 Troubleshooting Guide
A.3 Procedure for Cisco Models CGS, MGS, AGS, AGS (CSC3/CSC4), and 7000
To recover the password, proceed as follows:
1. Connect a terminal or PC to the COM port of the router.
NOTE: On some routers, the COM port may be labeled CONSOLE.
2. Power down the router.
3. Change the hardware register by moving the jumper from bit position 0 to bit position 15.
Refer to the router documentation for the location of the jumpers and bit positions.
4. Power up the router.
5. Type in
b at the > prompt.
6. Press Return until the prompt,
Test-System> displays.
7. Record the password(s).
8. Power down the router.
9. Return the jumper from bit position 15 to bit position 0.
10. Power up the router.