D-Link DGS-3620-52T CLI Guide - Page 1113

xStack® DGS-3620 Series Layer 3 Managed Stackable Gigabit Switch CLI Reference Guide Appendix A Password Recovery Procedure This chapter 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 chapter explains 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 and UART init are 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 and all port LEDs will be lit. Boot Procedure V1.00.013 Power On Self Test 100% MAC Address : 00-03-38-10-28-01 H/W Version : A1 Please Wait, Loading V2.00.009 Runtime Image 100 % UART init 100 % Password Recovery Mode >  In the "Password Recovery Mode" only the following commands can be used. Command reset config {force_agree} reboot {force_agree} Parameters The reset config command resets the whole configuration back to the default values. force_agree - Specify to forcibly agree with the command. 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. 1108