Inhereted a Setup with a Netvanta 4305. I have no passwords. Need to get into router.

[shutech]

Like Title says.

I am managing a location that has a Netvanta 4305.

Verizon was involved in the original setup of this.

Verizon claims to have no Passwords to router.

We have 2 bonded T1s and are moving to 3 bonded T1s.

\Verizon is no help they are only taking this setup to demarc and they are not offering the service beyond demarc that they offered when this was setup??

I need to get into the router but was left with no passwords.

How can I gain access to the device and preserve the current setup?

Is there anyway to reset password but not erase the current setup?

I of course have physical access to the box.

Thank You

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Use a serial console connection.  Cycle power on the router. Press "Esc" key when you see the prompt and countdown.  You only have a few seconds to do that.  Then type two command:

1.  bypass passwords

2.  boot

You will be able to get into the unit and configure it as needed.  Just create a user and password, save, and reload.  You'll be in business.

R\

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Thanks,

Noor