How to clear lost password on a P800 Series router

Issue:
How do I clear a lost password ?

Solution:

For the P841, 842, 843, 844 Series routers

1. Power off the router.
2. Remove the case cover.
3. Remove the jumper strap on pins 3-6 of W1.
4. Power on the router and wait for the POWER LED to go green.
5. Power off the router.
6. Re-install the jumper on pins 3-6 of W1.
7. Install the case cover.
8. Power on the router.
9. Log into the router using the default password "BRIDGE" (upper case) and change the password if desired.

 For the P851, 852, 853 Series routers

1. Power off the router.
2. Remove the case cover.
3. Remove the jumper strap on pins 5-6.
4. Power on the router and wait for the POWER LED to go green.
5. Power off the router.
6. Re-install the jumper on pins 5-6.
7. Install the case cover.
8. Power on the router.
9. Log into the router using the default password "BRIDGE" (upper case) and change the password if desired.


For further detailed information refer to the P800 Series Installation & Applications Guide.


Article ID:
81
Published:
1/17/2003 12:25:04 PM
Last Modified:
1/17/2003 12:54:53 PM
Keywords:
password, restore, lost
Issue Type:
Trouble Shooting