Cat 2800 telnet/password

[davidbeecken]

You might of seen this question before, I miss posted it.

First off my catalyst switch question. I have a cat 2800 and I cant connect to the terminal. I have tried numerous cables and differnet settings. Right now I have a db9 female rs 232 cable. I just connect and nothing happens. My comm port is fine, I can connect to my router with its cables. I use settings in the online manual, and tried other variations. This was bought used. Telnet is up, and it works fine. I was able to get the ip address of the cat off of my router finding it, and I get the telnet screen. Anyone know a way to reset the pass without terminal access? I tried ciscos config maker, but the switch needs a password for that too. I thought about removeing the battery(havent opended it up yet, but I am assuming it has a little battery powering it). I am hopeing that mabey they changed the terminal settings and thats why. Then the passwords and settings will be gone, but the ip address will then be lost, and if it still dosent work, then I am left without that option. The person who sold it, said he would try and find out the password, but he is not too sure he can. Anyhow, any ideas on what I am doing wrong would be GREATLY appreciated.

 

[ak8899]

The Management/Console Port on a Cat2800 series switch is a serial port, you have to use a NULL-MODEM cable. You can buy it in any PC Shop.
If you want to take a look at the connector Pinout:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat2800/fs28/fs28spec.htm#41267

Once you have a serial connection, go to

http://www.cisco.com

and search for Password recovery.


regards,
Alain
regards,
Alain
CCDA/CCNA

 

[davidbeecken]

Thanks, I guess I should of been looking for a null-modem cable as you said. I am still confused on why mine wont work. Also I got the password. I just started guessing the password(companys name)