Cabletron Systems CSX100 series User Manual - Switches
Changing Configuration Switches
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Appendix A. Changing Configuration
Switches
The configuration switches are located under the label CONFIG on the rear
panel of the router. You might need to alter the configuration switches for:
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Upgrading software
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Troubleshooting with a qualified service representative
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Certain ISDN configurations
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Resetting the login password
Configuration Switches Settings
When you receive the router, switches 5 and 6 are set for the normal
operation of the router. If these switches are not set in these positions when
you receive the unit or you change the settings, reset them to continue normal
operation.
Switches 1 and 2 are not operational.
The following table describes the meaning of each configuration switch when
in the up (off) or down (on) position.
Configuration Switch Settings Description
Switch 5
UP (normal)
DOWN
Normal router operation mode
Maintenance mode
Switch 6
UP (normal)
DOWN
Automatic boot
Manual boot
With both switches 5 and 6 in the down (on) position after the router has
booted, the login password is overridden allowing a forgotten password to be
re-entered.