Articles by tag "password recovery"

1. HPE Aruba Switch Factory Reset Guide: Step-by-Step CLI & GUI Instructions
   Selene Gong

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   Are your HPE Aruba switches misbehaving, stuck in misconfigurations, or locked due to forgotten admin passwords? Network administrators often face situations where a clean slate is the fastest way to restore stability. Performing a factory reset erases all configurations and returns the switch ...
2. What is the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Default Username and Password?
   Selene Gong

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   When deploying new network infrastructure, one of the first critical steps is gaining access to and securing your devices. For many IT professionals, knowing the Cisco Catalyst 9300 default username and password is essential for initial setup and troubleshooting. This guide will walk you through ...
3. Cisco Catalyst 3650 Default Username and Password – Complete Guide and Password Recovery
   Selene Gong

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   Setting up a Cisco Catalyst 3650 switch for the first time—or regaining access after a forgotten password—can be frustrating. You might have tried the classic admin/cisco login and wondered why it didn’t work. Don’t worry—you’re not alone. In this guide, we’ll walk you through ...
4. Cisco Catalyst 3850 Default Username and Password: Reset & Security Guide
   Selene Gong

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   For IT administrators and network engineers, knowing the default credentials for a Cisco Catalyst 3850 switch is a critical step in setup or recovery. While many resources list admin/cisco as the default, enterprise switches often require initial configuration before these credentials are ...
5. Aruba 2930F Factory Reset & Password Recovery Guide for IT Professionals
   Selene Gong

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   Managing existing hardware efficiently is a top priority for IT administrators, network engineers, and system integrators, especially when facing tight budgets or aggressive deployment timelines. If you are dealing with an Aruba 2930F switch that has a confusing legacy configuration, a forgotten ...
6. Brocade Switch Reset: The Complete Troubleshooting & Recovery Guide
   Selene Gong

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   Resetting a Brocade switch (now RUCKUS ICX series) is a common task during troubleshooting, configuration recovery, or repurposing equipment. However, the exact reset method depends heavily on your scenario—incorrect operations may wipe the configuration or even break the boot sequence. This ...
7. How to Secure Your EXOS Default Login Credentials and Prevent Unauthorized Access
   Selene Gong

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   When managing network infrastructure using Extreme Networks EXOS (ExtremeXOS) switches, ensuring robust security is critical. Default login credentials, while required during initial setup or recovery, are a common vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized access and network compromise. This ...
8. Cisco 9300 Password Recovery Guide – Step-by-Step Safe Procedure
   Selene Gong

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   Getting locked out of a Cisco Catalyst 9300 switch can be stressful, especially if it’s a production device or part of a StackWise deployment. Fortunately, recovering a lost password on a Cisco 9300 or 9300L running IOS XE is straightforward if you follow the correct procedure. This guide will ...
9. Cisco 9500 Password Recovery Guide
   Selene Gong

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   Losing access to a Cisco Catalyst 9500 switch can be stressful, particularly when it serves a critical role in core or aggregation networks. The good news is that IOS XE provides a reliable method to recover your password without wiping your configuration. This guide walks you through practical ...
10. Cisco ASA Firewall Password Recovery: Regain Access Without Losing Configuration
    Selene Gong

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    Losing access to a Cisco ASA firewall is never routine. For network engineers, IT admins, and MSPs managing enterprise security, forgetting a password or inheriting a locked device can trigger an immediate crisis. Whether it’s an ASA 5505, 5512-X, or 5525-X, regaining console access quickly ...