Recovering a Lost Password
The terminal should display one of the following prompts:
Router>
or
Router#
The Cisco IOS software checks the system condition once every 30 seconds. If a condition still exists,
the error message is displayed again; if the error condition has cleared, a recovery message is displayed.
Table 8-2
Table 8-2
Error Message
%ENVMON-3-FAN_OK: Fan <fan-number>
functional now
%ENVMON-3-FAN_FAIL: Fan <fan-number> is
malfunctioning
%CFG-3-CARD_NOT_SUPPORTED: Slot <n>.
<Card identification from cookie, including at
least card type, version, revision, and serial
number>
%CFG-6-UNKNOWN_AIM: AIM module in
AIM slot <n> is not supported by this IOS image.
Card info: <all TLV PEP data from cookie>
Recovering a Lost Password
You can recover a lost enable password, but an enable secret password is encrypted and is not
recoverable. If you lose an enable secret password that is configured on your router, you can replace it
with a new enable secret password.
For password recovery and replacement procedures, see the
More Troubleshooting Help
For online troubleshooting help, go to the
You must have an account on Cisco.com. If you do not have an account or have forgotten your username
or password, click Cancel at the login dialog box and follow the instructions that appear.
Cisco 1800 Series Routers (Modular) Hardware Installation Guide
8-6
(indicates the user EXEC command mode)
(indicates the privileged EXEC command mode)
describes some of the most common system error and recovery messages.
System Messages
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting Cisco 1800 Series Routers (Modular)
Explanantion
The cooling fan within the chassis is working.
The cooling fan within the chassis is not working.
The card found is not recognized or is not
supported in the specified slot.
This Cisco IOS image does not have the driver
code for the AIM discovered in AIM slot.
Password Recovery
TAC Case Collection Tool and Troubleshooting
Procedures.
Assistant.
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