I've been told that the exec in exec
password actually stands for "
Executable".. However, myself and those I know typically refer to it as "Executive". The exec password on a
Cisco 67x DSL Modem/
Router is the password that allows you access to the
CBOS. Some information to note:
1) You
cannot use
telnet to configure the
67x if you do not have an executive password set.
2) You
can use the
Cisco Commander software to set/change the executive password, thus enabling you to
telnet into the router.
3) If you don't have an executive password set, and you don't have the commander software, or commander doesn't work for you, you can still
terminal in (with
HyperTerminal on a
Windows box, or
Zterm on a Mac) and set one from in there. In order to do this you do have to have the
managment cable provided with the modem. If you are able to terminal in, and are able to get to a "CBOS#" prompt, I recommend you type "set password exec -password-" to enable telneting into the router (its alot easier than going through a terminal).
If none of those conditions are met --
you're screwed, because you cannot enter the router to configure it. Your options at this point are to call up your
DSL provider and try to get them to
RMA you a new
management cable. Which still may not help if you have a
Macintosh. If you have a mac with
serial ports (other than
USB), you will have to purchase an
adapter for your
management cable in order to terminal in. These
adapters are about $80 dollars.