It can't be done. Cisco uses the MD5 algorithm for their secret passwords, which is a one-way hash. The hash is stored and when a password is entered, it's run through the algorithm. If the gibberish created matches the stored hash, access is granted. The *actual* password is never stored on the system.
- Don
-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 1:21 PM
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Subject: Re: Password encryption decoder
The Boson software works great for most password decryption. Do you know of
any software that will decrypt enable secret passwords? The Boson software
will not do it.
Daniel
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> William,
>
> Try www.boson.com They have a free set of utilties that includes a tftp
> server, syslog server, and password decoder.
>
> Don Barnhill
> MCSE,ASE,CCNP,CCDA
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Password encryption decoder
>
>
> Where can I find the Password encryption decoder for Cisco encrypted
> passwords?
>
> Thanks
>
> Wm. Spencer Plantier
> LAN Engineer
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