How to reset a PIX 501

Hi guys, How do we reset a Pix 501 back to factory default? And what is the default password and enable password?

I've done some research but cannot find anything on the reset of a PIX. Please help. Thanks guys.

Reply to
Ian McKellan
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"configure factory-default" once you are in enable mode.

No password by default.

If the empty password didn't work, then you probably need to do a password reset. You will need some additional software for that. The software and instructions are at

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Reply to
Walter Roberson

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