Reset the router to factory setting

ssweehin · ‎05-12-2008

I have 1 old cisco router which I have already forgoten its password and username. I would like to use it for other purpose. May I know how to reset it to factory default setting?

paolo bevilacqua · ‎05-12-2008

Search CCO for Â°password recoveryÂ°. All the guides are in there.

Hope this helps, please rate post if it does!

jcoke · ‎05-12-2008

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1831/products_tech_note09186a00801746e6.shtml

carlino70 · ‎03-26-2012

Hello, I followed the password recovery process without sucessfull. I've tried with different terminal sequences and different key combinations (CTRL - Break, ALT-B), but I never see the ROMMON prompt. Any ideas please? My router is a Cisco 800 series. Thanks in advance Carlino

johnlloyd_13 · ‎03-26-2012

hi carlos,

try pushing the reset button at the back of your router.

carlino70 · ‎03-26-2012

Thanks John, Its works! regards!

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hi carlos, try pushing the reset button at the back of your router.

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johnlloyd_13 · ‎03-26-2012

no prob! please help rate useful post. thanks!

carlino70 · ‎03-26-2012

Thanks John, its Works fine!

regards!