Erasing the Console Password

If you forget the console password, you can erase the existing value and configure a new one. This action deletes all authentication for the console line. To erase existing passwords:

1. Reboot the router by pressing the recessed software reset button on the primary SRP module (see Figure 28) and then pressing the mb key sequence during the countdown.
2. Disable authentication at the console level.

   :boot##disable console authentication

   If you remember the password at this point, you can override this action by entering:

   :boot##no disable console authentication

3. Reload the operating system.

   :boot##reload

When the operating system reloads, you can access the console without a password.

Note: You will be able to log in to the console without a password until you set a new password.

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