2600xm password reset not working, wont ignore startup-config

mark076h

Hey everyone, cisco noob trouble here.

I am trying to reset the configuration of a 2650xm router I got on ebay. I am following the password recovery instruction from CISCO but it is not working.

I am doing the break sequence to get into rommon then doing the confreg 0x2142 and reset commands.

However, when it restarts it is not bypassing the startup config like it should. What could cause? I am stumped.......

any help would be highly appreciated.

mikej412

You didn't tell us the password recovery link you used or paste the output of your terminal session so we could see what you did -- so it's hard to guess why it isn't working for you.

Did you compare your output to the example password recovery terminal output and look for where it's different?

If the no service password-recovery option was set you wouldn't be able to see the current configuration, but you'd still be able to nuke it and get to the router setup option.

mark076h

System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(8r) [cmong 8r], RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.
C2600 platform with 131072 Kbytes of main memory


monitor: command "boot" aborted due to user interrupt
rommon 1 > confreg 0x2142


You must reset or power cycle for new config to take effect
rommon 2 > reset

System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(8r) [cmong 8r], RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.
C2600 platform with 131072 Kbytes of main memory

program load complete, entry point: 0x80008000, size: 0x9d57b0
Self decompressing the image : ################################################# ################################################################################ ############################################################## [OK]

Smart Init is enabled
smart init is sizing iomem
ID MEMORY_REQ TYPE
00036E 0X000BA600 C2650XM Single Fast Ethernet
0X000F3BB0 public buffer pools
0X00211000 public particle pools
TOTAL: 0X003BF1B0

If any of the above Memory Requirements are
"UNKNOWN", you may be using an unsupported
configuration or there is a software problem and
system operation may be compromised.
Rounded IOMEM up to: 4Mb.
Using 3 percent iomem. [4Mb/128Mb]

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706



Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2600 Software (C2600-IS-M), Version 12.2(29), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: Cisco - Shortcut
Copyright (c) 1986-2005 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed 11-May-05 17:27 by kellmill
Image text-base: 0x8000808C, data-base: 0x8111B348

cisco 2650XM (MPC860P) processor (revision 0x200) with 126976K/4096K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID JAE080411WW (742437874)
M860 processor: part number 5, mask 2
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
1 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
1 Serial network interface(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
49152K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)

class map VIDEO-** not configured

--- System Configuration Dialog ---

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]:


Press RETURN to get started!


00:00:08: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface FastEthernet0/0, changed state to up
00:00:08: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface Serial0/0, changed state to down
*Mar 1 00:00:08: %PARSER-4-BADCFG: Unexpected end of configuration file.

*Mar 1 00:00:08: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from memory by console
*Mar 1 00:00:09: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface FastEthernet0/0, changed state to down
*Mar 1 00:00:09: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Serial0/0, changed state to down
*Mar 1 00:01:18: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface FastEthernet0/0, changed state to administratively down
*Mar 1 00:01:18: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface Serial0/0, changed state to administratively down
*Mar 1 00:01:19: %IP-5-WEBINST_KILL: Terminating DNS process
*Mar 1 00:01:19: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2600 Software (C2600-IS-M), Version 12.2(29), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: Cisco - Shortcut
Copy
RTNCCARDR01 liright (c) 1986-2005 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed 11-May-05 17:27 by kellmill
*Mar 1 00:01:19: %SNMP-5-COLDSTART: SNMP agent on host RTNCCARDR01 is undergoing a cold startne 0


User Access Verification

Password:
% Access denied

Password:
% Access denied

Password:
% Access denied

mark076h

mikej412 wrote: »

You didn't tell us the password recovery link you used or paste the output of your terminal session so we could see what you did -- so it's hard to guess why it isn't working for you.

Did you compare your output to the example password recovery terminal output and look for where it's different?

If the no service password-recovery option was set you wouldn't be able to see the current configuration, but you'd still be able to nuke it and get to the router setup option.

I posted my output above,

I have been following that same guide you linked to.

mark076h

Sometimes I get this and not even asked for the setup?

Password: ü
System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(8r) [cmong 8r], RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.
C2600 platform with 131072 Kbytes of main memory


monitor: command "boot" aborted due to user interrupt
rommon 1 > confreg 0x2142


You must reset or power cycle for new config to take effect
rommon 2 > reset

System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(8r) [cmong 8r], RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.
C2600 platform with 131072 Kbytes of main memory

program load complete, entry point: 0x80008000, size: 0x9d57b0
Self decompressing the image : ######################################################### ######################################################################################## ############################################## [OK]

Smart Init is enabled
smart init is sizing iomem
ID MEMORY_REQ TYPE
00036E 0X000BA600 C2650XM Single Fast Ethernet
0X000F3BB0 public buffer pools
0X00211000 public particle pools
TOTAL: 0X003BF1B0

If any of the above Memory Requirements are
"UNKNOWN", you may be using an unsupported
configuration or there is a software problem and
system operation may be compromised.
Rounded IOMEM up to: 4Mb.
Using 3 percent iomem. [4Mb/128Mb]

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706



Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2600 Software (C2600-IS-M), Version 12.2(29), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: Cisco - Shortcut
Copyright (c) 1986-2005 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed 11-May-05 17:27 by kellmill
Image text-base: 0x8000808C, data-base: 0x8111B348

cisco 2650XM (MPC860P) processor (revision 0x200) with 126976K/4096K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID JAE080411WW (742437874)
M860 processor: part number 5, mask 2
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
1 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
1 Serial network interface(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
49152K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)

class VIDEO-** bandwidth percent 35
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

service-module t1 clock source internal
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.





% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

10.79.64.80 0.0.0.1
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

ost 144.226.
211.17

% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

community mnsreadonly RO 66

% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

snmp-server enable traps isdn call-information
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.



Press RETURN to get started!


00:00:08: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface FastEthernet0/0, changed state to up
00:00:08: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface Serial0/0, changed state to down
*Mar 1 00:00:09: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface FastEthernet0/0, chang ed state to down
*Mar 1 00:00:09: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Serial0/0, changed sta te to down
*Mar 1 00:00:12: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from memory by console
*Mar 1 00:00:14: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2600 Software (C2600-IS-M), Version 12.2(29), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: Cisco - Shortcut
Copyright (c) 1986-2005 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed 11-May-05 17:27 by kellmill
*Mar 1 00:00:14: %SNMP-5-COLDSTART: SNMP agent on host RTNCCARDR01 is undergoing a cold start

UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS PROHIBITED
******************************************************
Access to this system and associated network, computer
resource, or data is restricted to those authorized by
the company. This system and related networks, resources
or data may only be used for business purposes of the
company and its customers. Use by unauthorized individuals
or for an unauthorized purpose is a violation of Federal
and/or State law. Violators will be prosecuted.
*******************************************************
Device is supported by MDS


RTNCCARDR01 line 0


User Access Verification

Password:

mikej412

--- System Configuration Dialog ---

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]:


Press RETURN to get started!

I don't see an answer typed in. Did you type in no? Or did you hit return?

If you don't care about sneaking a peek at the existing configuration, then yes is the other option to try.

mikej412

Password: ü

What's your terminal software and configuration?

mark076h

mikej412 wrote: »

I don't see an answer typed in. Did you type in no? Or did you hit return?

If you don't care about sneaking a peek at the existing configuration, then yes is the other option to try.

Sometimes I don't get that option. but i did the control c to skip it in that example.

mark076h

mikej412 wrote: »

What's your terminal software and configuration?

I use putty with the correct config.

mikej412

mark076h wrote: »

Sometimes I don't get that option. but i did the control c to skip it in that example.

What happens when you type in no as the example shows?

You may not get the option if your terminal configuration is off. You've got a couple of character skips in your terminal session output so you may be sending some "input" you shouldn't. That's why I asked about your terminal settings -- what did you configure for flow control?

mark076h

mikej412 wrote: »

What happens when you type in no as the example shows?

You may not get the option if your terminal configuration is off. You've got a couple of character skips in your terminal session output so you may be sending some "input" you shouldn't. That's why I asked about your terminal settings -- what did you configure for flow control?

I have flow control set to NONE.

this is what i get if i type in NO.

autoinstall is not mentioned in the guides. I try no and yes and it does not work either way.

ü
System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(8r) [cmong 8r], RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.
C2600 platform with 131072 Kbytes of main memory


monitor: command "boot" aborted due to user interrupt
rommon 1 > confreg 0x2142


You must reset or power cycle for new config to take effect
rommon 2 > reset

System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(8r) [cmong 8r], RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.
C2600 platform with 131072 Kbytes of main memory

program load complete, entry point: 0x80008000, size: 0x9d57b0
Self decompressing the image : ################################################# ################################################################################ ############################################################## [OK]

Smart Init is enabled
smart init is sizing iomem
ID MEMORY_REQ TYPE
00036E 0X000BA600 C2650XM Single Fast Ethernet
0X000F3BB0 public buffer pools
0X00211000 public particle pools
TOTAL: 0X003BF1B0

If any of the above Memory Requirements are
"UNKNOWN", you may be using an unsupported
configuration or there is a software problem and
system operation may be compromised.
Rounded IOMEM up to: 4Mb.
Using 3 percent iomem. [4Mb/128Mb]

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706



Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2600 Software (C2600-IS-M), Version 12.2(29), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: Cisco - Shortcut
Copyright (c) 1986-2005 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed 11-May-05 17:27 by kellmill
Image text-base: 0x8000808C, data-base: 0x8111B348

cisco 2650XM (MPC860P) processor (revision 0x200) with 126976K/4096K bytes of me mory.
Processor board ID JAE080411WW (742437874)
M860 processor: part number 5, mask 2
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
1 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
1 Serial network interface(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
49152K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)

class map VIDEO-** not configured

--- System Configuration Dialog ---

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: no

Would you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]: yes


Press RETURN to get started!


00:00:08: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface FastEthernet0/0, changed state to up
00:00:08: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface Serial0/0, changed state to down
*Mar 1 00:00:08: %PARSER-4-BADCFG: Unexpected end of configuration file.

*Mar 1 00:00:08: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from memory by console
*Mar 1 00:00:09: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface FastEthernet0/ 0, changed state to down
*Mar 1 00:00:09: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Serial0/0, cha nged state to down
*Mar 1 00:00:39: %IP-5-WEBINST_KILL: Terminating DNS process
*Mar 1 00:00:39: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2600 Software (C2600-IS-M), Version 12.2(29), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: Cisco - Shortcut
Copyright (c) 1986-2005 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed 11-May-05 17:27 by kellmill
*Mar 1 00:00:39: %SNMP-5-COLDSTART: SNMP agent on host RTNCCARDR01 is undergoin g a cold start
*Mar 1 00:00:39
RTNCCARDR01 li: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface Serial0/0, changed state to administr atively down
*Mar 1 00:00:39: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface FastEthernet0/0, changed state to a dministratively downne 0


User Access Verification

Password:
% Access denied

mikej412

mark076h wrote: »

I have flow control set to NONE.

this is what i get if i type in NO.

autoinstall is not mentioned in the guides. I try no and yes and it does not work either way.

What's the output for the yes option -- it should start asking you about the configuration you want, rather than the terminate autoinstall question.

NONE sounds like a Parity option. Flow control is usually CTS/RTS or XON/XOFF or DTR/DSR

mark076h

mikej412 wrote: »

What's the output for the yes option -- it should start asking you about the configuration you want, rather than the terminate autoinstall question.

NONE sounds like a Parity option. Flow control is usually CTS/RTS or XON/XOFF or DTR/DSR

I have been using XON/XOFF(default) but just tried it set to NONE and I get the same results?

mark076h

mikej412 wrote: »

What's the output for the yes option -- it should start asking you about the configuration you want, rather than the terminate autoinstall question.

NONE sounds like a Parity option. Flow control is usually CTS/RTS or XON/XOFF or DTR/DSR

ok this is what i get, and i got to the correct one now, i think?

System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(8r) [cmong 8r], RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.
C2600 platform with 131072 Kbytes of main memory


monitor: command "boot" aborted due to user interrupt
rommon 1 > confreg 0x2142


You must reset or power cycle for new config to take effect
rommon 2 > reset

System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(8r) [cmong 8r], RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.
C2600 platform with 131072 Kbytes of main memory

program load complete, entry point: 0x80008000, size: 0x9d57b0
Self decompressing the image : ################################################# ################################################################################ ############################################################## [OK]

Smart Init is enabled
smart init is sizing iomem
ID MEMORY_REQ TYPE
00036E 0X000BA600 C2650XM Single Fast Ethernet
0X000F3BB0 public buffer pools
0X00211000 public particle pools
TOTAL: 0X003BF1B0

If any of the above Memory Requirements are
"UNKNOWN", you may be using an unsupported
configuration or there is a software problem and
system operation may be compromised.
Rounded IOMEM up to: 4Mb.
Using 3 percent iomem. [4Mb/128Mb]

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706



Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2600 Software (C2600-IS-M), Version 12.2(29), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: Cisco - Shortcut
Copyright (c) 1986-2005 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed 11-May-05 17:27 by kellmill
Image text-base: 0x8000808C, data-base: 0x8111B348

cisco 2650XM (MPC860P) processor (revision 0x200) with 126976K/4096K bytes of me mory.
Processor board ID JAE080411WW (742437874)
M860 processor: part number 5, mask 2
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
1 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
1 Serial network interface(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
49152K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)


--- System Configuration Dialog ---

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: yes

At any point you may enter a question mark '?' for help.
Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt.
Default settings are in square brackets '[]'.

Basic management setup configures only enough connectivity
for management of the system, extended setup will ask you
to configure each interface on the system

Would you like to enter basic management setup? [yes/no]: no

First, would you like to see the current interface summary? [yes]: n

Configuring global parameters:

Enter host name [Router]: Router

The enable secret is a password used to protect access to
privileged EXEC and configuration modes. This password, after
entered, becomes encrypted in the configuration.
Enter enable secret: mark

The enable password is used when you do not specify an
enable secret password, with some older software versions, and
some boot images.
Enter enable password: mark2

The virtual terminal password is used to protect
access to the router over a network interface.
Enter virtual terminal password: mark3
Configure SNMP Network Management? [yes]: n
Configure IP? [yes]: n
Configure bridging? [no]: n

Async lines accept incoming modems calls. If you will have
users dialing in via modems, configure these lines.

Configure Async lines? [yes]: n

Configuring interface parameters:

Do you want to configure FastEthernet0/0 interface? [yes]: n

Do you want to configure Serial0/0 interface? [yes]: n

The following configuration command script was created:

hostname Router
enable secret 5 $1$X1XF$C0LV9FHxiBKfPjx0xbvv3/
enable password mark2
line vty 0 4
password mark3
no snmp-server
!
no ip routing
no bridge 1
!
interface FastEthernet0/0
shutdown
no ip address
!
interface Serial0/0
shutdown
no ip address
dialer-list 1 protocol ip permit
dialer-list 1 protocol ipx permit
!
end


[0] Go to the IOS command prompt without saving this config.
[1] Return back to the setup without saving this config.
[2] Save this configuration to nvram and exit.

Enter your selection [2]: 2
Building configuration...

EEPROM byte write error - timeout[OK]
Use the enabled mode 'configure' command to modify this configuration.


Press RETURN to get started!


00:00:08: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface FastEthernet0/0, changed state to up
00:00:08: %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface Serial0/0, changed state to down
00:00:09: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface FastEthernet0/0, chang ed state to down
00:00:09: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Serial0/0, changed sta te to down
00:01:11: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface FastEthernet0/0, changed state to administr atively down
00:01:11: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface Serial0/0, changed state to administrativel y down
00:01:31: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2600 Software (C2600-IS-M), Version 12.2(29), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: Cisco - Shortcut
Copyright (c) 1986-2005 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed 11-May-05 17:27 by kellmill
00:01:31: %SNMP-5-COLDSTART: SNMP agent on host Router is undergoing a cold star t
Router>

mark076h

I am getting some odd stuff, trying to do a write erase to clear out the startup config.

00:02:02: %ALIGN-3-SPURIOUS: Spurious memory access made at 0x81117480 reading 0x24D4
00:02:02: %ALIGN-3-TRACE: -Traceback= 81117480 804542DC 80454A08 803F7E60 8032EFE4 8032EF58 80362EBC 803637B8
00:02:02: %ALIGN-3-TRACE: -Traceback= 811174DC 804542DC 80454A08 803F7E60 8032EFE4 8032EF58 80362EBC 803637B8
Router>
Router>write erase
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Router>write
Translating "write"...domain server (255.255.255.255)

Translating "write"...domain server (255.255.255.255)
(255.255.255.255)% Unknown command or computer name, or unable to find computer address
Router>?
Exec commands:
access-enable Create a temporary Access-List entry
access-profile Apply user-profile to interface
clear Reset functions
connect Open a terminal connection
disable Turn off privileged commands
disconnect Disconnect an existing network connection
enable Turn on privileged commands
exit Exit from the EXEC
help Description of the interactive help system
lock Lock the terminal
login Log in as a particular user
logout Exit from the EXEC
mrinfo Request neighbor and version information from a multicast
router
mstat Show statistics after multiple multicast traceroutes
mtrace Trace reverse multicast path from destination to source
name-connection Name an existing network connection
pad Open a X.29 PAD connection
ping Send echo messages
ppp Start IETF Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
resume Resume an active network connection
rlogin Open an rlogin connection
show Show running system information
slip Start Serial-line IP (SLIP)
systat Display information about terminal lines
tclquit Quit Tool Command Language shell
tclsh Tool Command Language shell
telnet Open a telnet connection
terminal Set terminal line parameters
traceroute Trace route to destination
tunnel Open a tunnel connection
udptn Open an udptn connection
where List active connections
x28 Become an X.28 PAD
x3 Set X.3 parameters on PAD

Router>
Router>
Router>
Router>enable
Password:
Router#write
Building configuration...
[OK]
NVRAM Verification Failed
Router#show running-config
Building configuration...

Current configuration : 621 bytes
!
version 12.2
service timestamps debug uptime
service timestamps log uptime
no service password-encryption
!
hostname Router
!
enable secret 5 $1$X1XF$C0LV9FHxiBKfPjx0xbvv3/
enable password mark2
!
ip subnet-zero
no ip routing
!
!
!
call rsvp-sync
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
interface FastEthernet0/0
no ip address
no ip route-cache
shutdown
duplex auto
speed auto
!
interface Serial0/0
no ip address
no ip route-cache
shutdown
!
ip classless
ip http server
!
dialer-list 1 protocol ip permit
dialer-list 1 protocol ipx permit
!
dial-peer cor custom
!
!
!
!
line con 0
line aux 0
line vty 0 4
password mark3
login
!
end

Router#
Router#
Router#
Router#
Router#
Router#
Router#
Router#copy running-config startup-config
Destination filename [startup-config]?
Building configuration...

00:06:02: %ALIGN-3-SPURIOUS: Spurious memory access made at 0x81117480 reading 0x2C4
00:06:02: %ALIGN-3-TRACE: -Traceback= 81117480 804542DC 80454A08 803F7E60 8032EFE4 8032EF58 8035D78C 803514EC
00:06:02: %ALIGN-3-TRACE: -Traceback= 811174DC 804542DC 80454A08 803F7E60 8032EFE4 8032EF58 8035D78C 803514EC[OK]
NVRAM Verification Failed
Router#

mark076h

this is what I get when i do a show startup-config.

Router#show startup-config
%Error opening nvram:/startup-config (Invalid Checksum)
Router#

mark076h

ok i got write erase to work but now when i try to copy a new running-config to start-config i get this:

Router#config t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)#line console 0
Router(config-line)#password mark
Router(config-line)#login
Router(config-line)#exit
Router(config)#end
Router#show
00:02:52: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console ru
% Ambiguous command: "show ru"
Router#show running-config
Building configuration...

Current configuration : 432 bytes
!
version 12.2
service timestamps debug uptime
service timestamps log uptime
no service password-encryption
!
hostname Router
!
!
ip subnet-zero
!
!
!
call rsvp-sync
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
interface FastEthernet0/0
no ip address
shutdown
duplex auto
speed auto
!
interface Serial0/0
no ip address
shutdown
!
ip classless
ip http server
!
!
dial-peer cor custom
!
!
!
!
line con 0
password mark
login
line aux 0
line vty 0 4
!
end

Router#
Router#
Router#
Router#copy running-config startup-config
Destination filename [startup-config]?
Building configuration...
[OK]
NVRAM Verification Failed
Router#show startup-config
%Error opening nvram:/startup-config (Invalid Checksum)
Router#

mikej412

You may have bad NVRAM.

Try the erase NVRAM: command

And then see if you have the squeeze NVRAM: command

If the router does have bad NVRAM and you can't return it, you can try to boot by getting the configuration from the network with the service config command (after setting an option or two with the boot command).

mark076h

mikej412 wrote: »

You may have bad NVRAM.

Try the erase NVRAM: command

And then see if you have the squeeze NVRAM: command

If the router does have bad NVRAM and you can't return it, you can try to boot by getting the configuration from the network with the service config command (after setting an option or two with the boot command).

ya nothing is working.

mikej412

It may be case sensitive -- see what the command line help says and try that. It may be erase nvram: rather than erase NVRAM:

mark076h

mikej412 wrote: »

It may be case sensitive -- see what the command line help says and try that. It may be erase nvram: rather than erase NVRAM:

no,i did the nvram, I still get the errors.

mikej412

You can try a Hail Mary IOS upgrade on the off chance that the issue is caused by a corrupted IOS image trying to write to the wrong memory location.

Otherwise check out this thread: http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/50540-fried-nvram.html

mark076h

mikej412 wrote: »

You can try a Hail Mary IOS upgrade on the off chance that the issue is caused by a corrupted IOS image trying to write to the wrong memory location.

Otherwise check out this thread: http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/50540-fried-nvram.html

when i do memory test command it says it passes.

mikej412

mark076h wrote: »

when i do memory test command it says it passes.

That's good news. If none of the normal NVRAM recovery steps worked, than that would mean trying a different known good IOS image might have a chance of solving the problem (rather than being a long shot).

mark076h

mikej412 wrote: »

That's good news. If none of the normal NVRAM recovery steps worked, than that would mean trying a different known good IOS image might have a chance of solving the problem (rather than being a long shot).

I have 128MB DRAM and 32MB FLASH I was going to upgrade on this router. I will go ahead and do this and see if new IOS fixes the problem.

What step should i do for this? I will need to use the tftpdnld command from rommon correct?

just follow this guide? How to Download a Software Image to a Cisco 2600 via TFTP Using the tftpdnld ROMMON Command - Cisco Systems

xmodem is if you don't have a tftp server and want to directly connect to the router?

mark076h

mikej412 wrote: »

That's good news. If none of the normal NVRAM recovery steps worked, than that would mean trying a different known good IOS image might have a chance of solving the problem (rather than being a long shot).

this is where I am at.

write erase works
memory test works

copy run start does not work
show startup-config does not work

mark076h

here is what it looks like when I do a write erase:

Router>en
Router#erase nv
Erasing the nvram filesystem will remove all configuration files! Continue? [con firm]
[OK]
Erase of nvram: complete
Router#
00:02:14: %SYS-7-NV_BLOCK_INIT: Initialized the geometry of nvram

mark076h

I thought i had it working after an IOS upgrade but after having the router off for awhile then turning it back on it lost the config and now I am getting this:

router#copy run start
Destination filename [startup-config]?
Bad configuration memory structure -- try rewriting
Building configuration...

EEPROM write error - timeout[OK]
Bad configuration memory structure -- try rewriting
Bad configuration memory structure -- try rewriting
router#

router#show start
Bad configuration memory structure -- try rewriting
Using 723 out of 29688 bytes
router#
router#reload

System configuration has been modified. Save? [yes/no]: yes
Bad configuration memory structure -- try rewriting
Building configuration...

EEPROM write error - timeout[OK]
Bad configuration memory structure -- try rewriting
Bad configuration memory structure -- try rewriting
Proceed with reload? [confirm]

chmorin

mark076h wrote: »

I thought i had it working after an IOS upgrade but after having the router off for awhile then turning it back on it lost the config and now I am getting this:

This still smells of bad memory.

mikej412

mark076h wrote: »

now I am getting this:

That would have been a good time to do the memory test.

mark076h

mikej412 wrote: »

That would have been a good time to do the memory test.

I upgraded the IOS and test memory command does not work anymore? does it change with newer IOS versions?