DES-1228/ME Metro Ethernet Managed Switch CLI Reference Guide
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This document describes the procedure for resetting passwords on D-Link Switches.
Authenticating any user who tries to access networks is necessary and important. The basic authentication method used to accept
qualified users is through a local login, utilizing a Username and Password. Sometimes, passwords get forgotten or destroyed, so
network administrators need to reset these passwords. This document will explain how the Password Recovery feature can help
network administrators reach this goal.
The following steps explain how to use the Password Recovery feature on D-Link devices to easily recover passwords.
Complete these steps to reset the password:
For security reasons, the Password Recovery feature requires the user to physically access the device. Therefore this feature is
only applicable when there is a direct connection to the console port of the device. It is necessary for the user needs to attach a
terminal or PC with terminal emulation to the console port of the switch.
Power on the switch. After the runtime image is loaded to 100%, the Switch will allow 2 seconds for the user to press the hotkey [^]
( Shift + 6 ) to enter the “Password Recovery Mode”. Once the Switch enters the “Password Recovery Mode”, all ports on the
Switch will be disabled.
Boot Procedure V2.00.001
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Power On Self Test ........................................ 100%
MAC Address : 00-19-5B-EC-32-15
H/W Version : B1
Please wait, loading V2.00.007 Runtime image.............. 100 %
The switch is now entering Password Recovery Mode.._
The switch is currently in Password Recovery Mode.
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In the “Password Recovery Mode” only the following commands can be used.
Command
Parameters
reset config
The reset config command resets the whole configuration will be back to the
default value
reboot
The reboot command exits the Reset Password Recovery Mode and restarts
the switch. A confirmation message will be displayed to allow the user to
save the current settings.
reset account
The reset account command deletes all the previously created accounts.
reset password
{<username>}
The reset password command resets the password of the specified user. If a
username is not specified, the password of all users will be reset.
show account
The show account command displays all previously created accounts.
