From: simplimarvelous (simplimarvelous@xxxxxxxxx)
Date: Thu Apr 19 2001 - 18:19:21 GMT-3
Other Useful break key combos for applications
Introduction
This document provides standard break key sequence combinations for the most
common operating systems, and some troubleshooting tips.
Standard Break Key Combinations
Software Platform Operating System Try This
Hyperterminal IBM Compatible Windows 2000 Ctrl-Break
Hyperterminal (version 595160) IBM Compatible Windows 95
Ctrl-F6-Break
Kermit Sun Workstation UNIX Ctrl-\l
Ctrl-\b
MicroPhone Pro IBM Compatible Windows Ctrl-Break
Minicom IBM Compatible Linux Ctrl-a f
ProComm Plus IBM Compatible DOS or Windows Alt-b
Telix IBM Compatible DOS Ctrl-End
Telnet to Cisco IBM Compatible N/A Ctrl-]
Teraterm IBM Compatible Windows Alt-b
Terminal IBM Compatible Windows Break
Ctrl-Break
Tip Sun Workstation UNIX Ctrl-], then Break or Ctrl-c
~#
VT 100 Emulation Data General N/A F16
Windows NT IBM Compatible Windows Break-F5
Shift-F5
Shift-6 Shift-4 Shift-b (^$B)
Z-TERMINAL Mac Apple Command-b
N/A Break-Out Box N/A Connect pin 2 (X-mit) to +V for half a second
Cisco to aux port N/A Control-Shft-6, then b
IBM Compatible N/A Ctrl-Break
Troubleshooting Tips
a.. Problems encountered during password recovery often occur because
users do not know what the break key sequence is for the (non-Cisco)
software they are using. For software not listed above and for additional
information, users should refer to the documentation of their individual
software packages.
b.. The auxiliary (AUX) port is not active during the boot sequence of a
router. Therefore, sending a break through the AUX port does not work. You
need to be connected to the console port, and have the following settings:
9600 baud rate
No parity
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No flow control
c.. Some versions of Windows NT have hyperterminal softwares that have a
problem with sending the correct break key signal. You might consider
visiting http://www.hilgraeve.com/htpe/index.html for an upgrade of the
hyperterminal software.
How to Simulate a Break Key Sequence
This is useful if your terminal emulator doesn't support the break key, or
if a bug prevents it from sending the correct signal (the hyperterminal
under Windows NT used to suffer from this behavior):
1.. Connect to the router with the following terminal settings:
1200 baud rate
No parity
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No flow control
You will no longer be able to see any output on your screen. This is
normal.
2.. Power cycle (switch off and then on) the router and press the spacebar
for 10-15 seconds. This generates a signal similar to the break sequence.
3.. Disconnect your terminal and reconnect with a 9600 baud rate. You
should now be in ROM Monitor mode.
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