Deleting password protection

This procedure deletes all user names (if configured) and passwords (manager and operator).

Option one

Procedure
  1. To clear all password protection when you have physical access to the switch, press and hold the [Clear] button on the front of the switch for a minimum of one second.
  2. Enter new passwords as described in Setting a new console password.

Option two

To clear all password protection when you do not have physical access to the switch and you have manager-level access, do the following:

  • Enter the console at the manager level.

  • Select the Set Manager Password option.

  • Select Delete Password Protection.

  • The following prompt appears:
    Continue Deletion of password protection? No/ Yes

    • Press the [Space bar] to select Yes, then press [Enter].

    • Press [Enter] to clear the Delete Password Protection message.