Riverstone Networks RS 3000/3100/3200 Switch Router Getting Started Guide 4-13
Initial Configuration Setting Up Passwords
Caution Test all new passwords before saving the active configuration to the Startup
configuration file.
4.5.1 If You Forget Your Passwords
If you forget your passwords follow this procedure to regain access to your RS 3000, RS 3100 or RS 3200.
Note To perform this procedure, you must use a terminal or PC running terminal
emulation software that is connected directly to the RS 3x00 through its DB-9
console port.
1. Power cycle the RS 3000, RS 3100 or RS 3200.
2. Interrupt the normal boot-cycle and enter Boot mode by pressing the “Esc” key.
3. From the boot prompt enter the set command and note the image name displayed for bootsource.
For example:
4. Enter the following line to reboot the RS 3000, RS 3100 or RS 3200:
...
mfg_loop_by = time [time count]
mfg_loop_max = 62000
bootdelay = 2
autoboot = boot
promsetaddrs = 1
netaddr = 134.152.179.132
bootaddr = 0.0.0.0
netmask = 255.255.255.224
gateway = 134.152.179.129
bootsource = link:/pc-flash/boot/ros80
<This is the image name for this example>
ethaddr = 00:00:1d:12:34:56
sysid = -1
rs-boot>