Asset Recovery
NetScreen-5XT
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Using CLI Commands to Reset the NetScreen-5XT
To perform this operation, you need to make a console connection, as described in
“Establishing a Console Session” on page 12
1.
At the login prompt, type the serial number of the NetScreen-5XT.
2.
At the password prompt, type the serial number again.
The following message appears:
!!! Lost Password Reset !!! You have initiated a command to reset the device to
factory defaults, clearing all current configuration and settings. Would you like to
continue? y/[n]
3.
Press the y key.
The following message appears:
!! Reconfirm Lost Password Reset !! If you continue, the entire configuration of
the device will be erased. In addition, a permanent counter will be incremented to
signify that this device has been reset. This is your last chance to cancel this
command. If you proceed, the device will return to factory default configuration,
which is: System IP: 192.168.1.1; username: netscreen; password: netscreen.
Would you like to continue? y/[n]
4.
Press the y key to reset it.
You can now login in using netscreen as the default admin name and password.
Using the Asset Recovery Pinhole to Reset the Device
You can also reset the NetScreen-5XT and restore the factory default configuration
settings by pressing the asset recovery button. To perform this operation, you need to
make a console connection, as described in
“Establishing a Console Session” on page 12
.
1.
Locate the asset recovery pinhole on the front panel. Using a thin, firm wire
(such as a paper clip), push the button located behind the asset recovery pinhole
for four to six seconds.
Note:
By default, the NetScreen-5XT recovery feature is enabled. You can disable it by
entering the following CLI command: unset admin device-reset.
Asset Recovery Pinhole
