Using the Password Reset Switch

Using the Password Reset Switch

If you forget the switch login password, use the Password Reset switch as described in the following procedure.

Figure 4-3 Password Reset Switch

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1Password Reset switch

To reset the switch password, refer to Figure 4‐3 and proceed as follows:

Note: Notify the system manager before changing the password.

1.Press‐and‐hold the Reset button while the switch is operational. This change of the login password to the default password will be indicated via CLI only.

2.Logon to device management. You can now logon to the switch via the Console port and assign a new password using the command line interface (CLI).

3.To access switch management from your local PC, terminal, or modem connection, refer to the SecureStack C2 Configuration Guide for instructions on how to log in and enter a new password. The guide is available online at:

http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals

If you require assistance, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the methods described in “Getting Help” on page 1‐5.

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