Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Upgrading the Boot ROMs
For troubleshooting information, refer to the System Error Messages and Debug Command Reference publications of Cisco Systems, found on the
Upgrading the Boot ROMs
The Boot ROMs are not user upgradeable. Please contact your nearest HP field service representative for further information.
Recovering Lost Passwords
This section explains how to recover the following types of passwords:
■An enable secret password (a very secure, encrypted password)— Available on routers running Cisco IOS Release 10.3(2) or later.
■An enable password (a less secure, nonencrypted
■A console
The key to recovering a lost enable password is to set the configuration register so that the contents of NVRAM are ignored (0x142), which allows you to see the password. The enable secret password is encrypted and cannot be recovered; it must be replaced. The enable and console passwords might be encrypted or clear text.
Take the following steps to recover a lost password:
1.Plan for about
2.Connect a terminal to the console port on the rear panel of the router. Make sure the terminal is configured to operate at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 2 stop bits.