[c-nsp] Regain CLI access with snmp sets?

[Chris Evans]

I've done this before by tftping a replacement configuration file. You can
use snmp to trigger the router to download a file.
On Sep 8, 2011 5:44 PM, "Mike" <mike-cisconsplist at tiedyenetworks.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am sure this can be done and am calling on my fellows to help light
> the way!
>
> I have a cisco 2970 switch newly installed in a remote, inaccessible
> location that presently lacks OOB serial access. Due to a config error,
> I cannot telnet into the unit due to missing config elements:
>
> Escape character is '^]'.
>
>
> Password required, but none set
> Connection closed by foreign host.
>
>
> I do have, however, a writable snmp community string. So I am wondering
> if it would be possible to update the running config using snmp in order
> to give me telnet access to this unit? It would beat a trip back out
> there and would serve my cisco education well too. So how about it, any
> takers?
>
> Mike-
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