Stolen Router 1

[kz1983]

Hello Guys

Today someone broke into my car and stole a 2611 router and 2900 switch. I was wondering if cisco has any way of tracking this by the serial number or model number once it gets put on the network????

thanks

 

[ISPKing]

nope, but on the bright side. It was like them only stealing 100$.

CCNP

 

[kz1983]

That is correct not much there in value.. So there is no any-theft features on cisco routers? even the high end such as 12000 series?

 

[ISPKing]

Well that's a whole different scenario. But in short No.

CCNP

 

[burtsbees]

You can disable password recovery...

router(config)#no service password-recovery

But, there are ways around that.

If you have a SmartNet contract on the router, you can prove where the router belongs, but that's about it. If anyone ever tries and gets smartnet coverage on the stolen router (esp. the high end devices), then Cisco would know (they check serial #'s) and the thief would likely be caught (paper trail)---if a thief steals a 12000 and resells it, the chances that the buyer would get smartnet is nearly 100%.

Also, the 2610 and 2900 switch (if it is a 2912/24XL) are both more like $50-$75

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