Resetting a router to manufacturer default

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I need to program a router that has a username and password. I do not have this information so I want to clear everything. How do I do this? Is there a jumber inside of the box? The router is a Cisco 2501

 

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We have a 2524 at work, but I believe process should be similar. <br>







1.) You'll need to make or buy a rollover (not a crossover) cable. From RJ45 on one end to other RJ45, the wires progressively roll over, 1=8, 2=7, etc.<br>







2.)You'll also need a RJ45 to DB9(female) adapter. Check to see if the cable and adapter came with your router (Cisco includes them when they ship new).<br>







3.) You'll need a PC running terminal emulation software (HyperTerminal will work).<br>







4.) Set the terminal configuration to VT100 emulation, 9600 baud, 8 stop bits, no parity, and, the tricky part, 2 stop bits, not one.<br>







4.) Connect RJ45 to console port on router, and DB9 to com port on PC.<br>







5.) Turn router on, wait for a few seconds and enter a break command.<br>







6.) A prompt like this > should appear. <br>







7.) Type "o/r 0x142", without the quotation marks, and press enter.<br>







8.) Type "initialize", without the quotation marks, and press enter.<br>







9.) System Configuration dialogue should appear. You can accept the prompts, or respond no and go on to configure as you like from the command line.<br>



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Hope this helps, good luck.







<p>Steve Gubin<br><a href=mailto:sgubin@spsmail.com>sgubin@spsmail.com</a><br><a href= > </a><br>Smurfit Press<br>



Systems Manager

 

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Thank You Steve!!<br>
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That worked. I am greatful for your help. Happy Holidays