- #Reset cisco 2950 switch to default software#
- #Reset cisco 2950 switch to default password#
- #Reset cisco 2950 switch to default series#
If your switch has any router cards, the clear config all command does not clear the Cisco IOS Software configuration on the router cards. You can alter the boot variable settings with the set boot command. This command does not, however, clear the boot variables, such as config-register and boot system settings. The clear config all command clears the system configuration, as well as the module configuration. You can reset the system or module configuration on these switches running CatOS to factory defaults with the clear config command. On Cisco IOS Software, you must save the configuration with the write memory command or the copy running-config startup-config command. These switches store the configuration in NVRAM automatically, wherever users enter the commands in enable mode.
#Reset cisco 2950 switch to default series#
This procedure applies to Catalyst 4500/4000, 5500/5000, and 6500/6000 series switches running CatOS. Note: You can restore the complete configuration if you copy the text file configuration and paste it to the command line. To upload a configuration file on a TFTP server, refer to this document: Once you clear the user configuration, there is no way to recover the configuration unless you restore the backed-up configuration.
The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment.
Note: If you reset the switch to factory defaults while you access the switch by Telnet connection, you lose connectivity to the switch. Refer to this document for steps to recover the passwords on your Catalyst switches:
#Reset cisco 2950 switch to default password#
In this case, you need to follow the password recovery procedures for your switch. If you forget the console and enable password of your switch, you cannot reset the switch configuration to factory default to reset the password. You also need the console/enable passwords. To reset the Catalyst switches to factory defaults, you need access to the switch console through either a physical console or a Telnet connection. This document provides information and sample command logs to reset your switches. If you have configured a switch and the configuration has become very complex or if you want to move a switch from one network to other, you can reset the switch to factory defaults and configure it as a new switch.
This is useful when you want to remove an undesirable configuration that is present in the switch. You'll likely want to put the following commands in to change your password (substitute for whatever username and password you normally use.In certain situations, it is desirable to restore the Catalyst switch configuration to the original default factory settings.