6.2 Configuring the Switch  
  6.2.8 1900/2950 password recovery  
For security and management purposes, passwords must be set on the console and vty lines. An enable password and an enable secret password must also be set. These practices help ensure that only authorized users have access to the user and privileged EXEC modes of the switch.

There will be circumstances where physical access to the switch can be achieved, but access to the user or privileged EXEC mode cannot be gained because the passwords are not known or have been forgotten.

In these circumstances, a password recovery procedure must be followed.

 

Lab Activity

Lab Exercise: Password Recovery Procedure on a Catalyst 2900 Series Switch

In this lab, the student will create and verify a basic switch configuration.

   
 

Lab Activity

e-Lab Activity: Password Recovery Procedure on a 2900 Series Switch

In this lab, the student will go through the procedure for password recovery.

   
 

Web Links

Recovering from a Lost or Forgotten Password

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