Cisco PIX 506

[Jdokan]

I have been to Cisco site and follow their instructions..not helping....I'm missing something....Any experienced Cisco folks out here that may help? This is personal not business.....I have a 506E that I'm trying to recover the password on...don't wish to lose the existing config..
I have the bin file loaded to the root of my tftp server..
I address the pix (x.x.x.x)
I address the server (y.y.y.y)
gateway..........
can't ping......I have both IP's on the same network 192.168.254.x
I know the pc nic works....

this has been VERY challenging.....starting to get frustrated....

 

[Carol]

What are Cisco's instructions? Can you paste them here?

 

[Frostbite]

If it's anything like Cisco Pix 501, you'll need to have console access via a COM port on your computer and you'll need a program capable of TFTP.

I've only done it once and it was about 4 years ago so I'm not sure how much help I can be but I'd be curious to see what Cisco's instructions say.

 

[crushing]

This may be the Cisco page you are already using, if it isn't, maybe it will help:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products...ducts_password_recovery09186a008009478b.shtml

 

[Jdokan]

same page....my cosole connection allows me to configure the IP's ok...the problem seems to be connecting from the e0 i/f to the tftp svr....I know the nic is good, I'm using SolarWinds for my tftp svr & the .bin is in the root....that part is all ok...
I am missing something on the cat5 side........I configure SW to use the tftp side nic same entry as the tftp server IP....
this is going to be embarassing when I finally get it resolved.....

 

[crushing]

"I am missing something on the cat5 side."

Cross-over cable popped into my head when I read this sentence. I'm afraid I won't be much help with this. Good luck!

 

[Jdokan]

this would make sense...between F/W and "other" device.........not sure...researching...thanks for the thought...

 

[Matthew McMullen]

Well one question that pops into my head is what version of the IOS is on the PIX?

 

[Jdokan]

looks like I do need a x-over....have to make one....thanks for all the input

 

[Jdokan]

used a x-over and still get the same response...can't ping the PIX interrface from the tftp server.....this Friday we're moving our Colo...will have a Cisco Engineer there..hopefully he'll give me some ideas.....