IOS - ROMMON reset command
When using the ROMMON bootstrap program for a router or switch, the reset command can be used to reboot the device. This command is typically executed after making configuration changes or after recovering the device, such as when:
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Loading a New IOS Image: After specifying the correct image path or environment variables, you can use the
resetcommand to reboot the device and attempt to load the newly defined image. -
Configuration Register Changes: If you’ve modified the configuration register using the
confregcommand (e.g., to bypass the startup configuration for password recovery), you can use theresetcommand to restart the device and apply the changes. -
Exiting ROMMON: After completing troubleshooting or recovery tasks, using
resetwill restart the device and attempt to boot into the normal IOS mode.
Syntax:
rommon> reset
- The device will reboot and attempt to load the IOS image specified in the boot environment variables (e.g.,
BOOTorBOOTLDR). - If there is no valid image specified or the configuration is incorrect, the router may return to ROMMON mode again.
Links:
https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-ios-router-password-recovery/1091/20?u=lagapidis