Hi there. There is a step by step process for 2500 series routers at http://www.cisco.com/warp/customer/474/pswdrec_2500.html
You most certainly CAN preserve your original configuration that is in NVRAM. You are simply telling IOS NOT to load the config stored in NVRAM on boot up (0x2142). This then allows you to access the privileged exec of IOS. Note STEP 9 specifically for your question. I have forgotten this crucial step before...man that hurts when CW2k or a backup config isn't near by. :-( Hope this helps. Best Regards, Steve -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:nobody@;groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of nettable_walker Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 2:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: recover lost password WITHOUT losing config on 2500 router [7:57380] 11/13/2002 3:03pm Wednesday Professionals, I have recovered many a password on Cisco routers but this time I really need to keep the config if at all possible. Cisco says you can do it. Has anyone pulled it off ? Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=57385&t=57385 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
