ACTIONTEC C1900A VDSL modem: telnet shell password?
I have an ACTIONTEC C1900A ADSL/VDSL modem (CenturyLink branding).
The device has the most recent firmware installed (CAB005-31.30L.96).
When I telnet to the device and run the sh command to get to the shell, here's what the session looks like:
PS C:> telnet 192.168.0.1
===Actiontec xDSL Router===
Login: admin
Password: <entered my telnet password>
> sh
Please input shell credential to login
Login:
I tried a username of admin and my telnet password, but all I get is:
Please input shell credential to login
Login:admin
Password: <entered my telnet password again>
Password Incorrect! Try again.
I also tried a username of admin and the default password of the device (on the device's sticker), but that password doesn't work either.
In other words: There are ADDITIONAL credentials to access the sh prompt on the C1900A. I don't see these additional credentials anywhere in the C1000A configuration GUI.
I have performed a reset of the C1900A device but the additional sh password is still there.
Does anyone know what credentials to use for sh console access on the CenturyLink C1900A device?
home-networking telnet password-recovery adsl-router vdsl
asked May 20 '18 at 16:32
Bill_StewartBill_Stewart
637411
add a comment |
I have an ACTIONTEC C1900A ADSL/VDSL modem (CenturyLink branding).
The device has the most recent firmware installed (CAB005-31.30L.96).
When I telnet to the device and run the sh command to get to the shell, here's what the session looks like:
PS C:> telnet 192.168.0.1
===Actiontec xDSL Router===
Login: admin
Password: <entered my telnet password>
> sh
Please input shell credential to login
Login:
I tried a username of admin and my telnet password, but all I get is:
Please input shell credential to login
Login:admin
Password: <entered my telnet password again>
Password Incorrect! Try again.
I also tried a username of admin and the default password of the device (on the device's sticker), but that password doesn't work either.
In other words: There are ADDITIONAL credentials to access the sh prompt on the C1900A. I don't see these additional credentials anywhere in the C1000A configuration GUI.
I have performed a reset of the C1900A device but the additional sh password is still there.
Does anyone know what credentials to use for sh console access on the CenturyLink C1900A device?
home-networking telnet password-recovery adsl-router vdsl
asked May 20 '18 at 16:32
Bill_StewartBill_Stewart
637411
1
"latest firmware provided by CenturyLink" Clearly you should ask CenturtyLink support about this issue.
– DavidPostill♦
May 20 '18 at 17:29
First problem, you purchased a CenturyLink branded modem, with CenturyLink specific firmware, instead of a retail "unlocked" or unbranded version and expect full control over the product. Honestly, they may not give you that access or password, whether you own the modem or not. The only way may be to get get the firmware image and reverse engineer it, which may or may not be possible.
– acejavelin
May 20 '18 at 19:08
That may be. But I will still like to know if this is just a mistake on CenturyLink's part, or if I can find out these credentials.
– Bill_Stewart
May 20 '18 at 20:25
add a comment |
I have an ACTIONTEC C1900A ADSL/VDSL modem (CenturyLink branding).
The device has the most recent firmware installed (CAB005-31.30L.96).
When I telnet to the device and run the sh command to get to the shell, here's what the session looks like:
PS C:> telnet 192.168.0.1
===Actiontec xDSL Router===
Login: admin
Password: <entered my telnet password>
> sh
Please input shell credential to login
Login:
I tried a username of admin and my telnet password, but all I get is:
Please input shell credential to login
Login:admin
Password: <entered my telnet password again>
Password Incorrect! Try again.
I also tried a username of admin and the default password of the device (on the device's sticker), but that password doesn't work either.
In other words: There are ADDITIONAL credentials to access the sh prompt on the C1900A. I don't see these additional credentials anywhere in the C1000A configuration GUI.
I have performed a reset of the C1900A device but the additional sh password is still there.
Does anyone know what credentials to use for sh console access on the CenturyLink C1900A device?
home-networking telnet password-recovery adsl-router vdsl
asked May 20 '18 at 16:32
Bill_StewartBill_Stewart
637411
I have an ACTIONTEC C1900A ADSL/VDSL modem (CenturyLink branding).
The device has the most recent firmware installed (CAB005-31.30L.96).
When I telnet to the device and run the sh command to get to the shell, here's what the session looks like:
PS C:> telnet 192.168.0.1
===Actiontec xDSL Router===
Login: admin
Password: <entered my telnet password>
> sh
Please input shell credential to login
Login:
I tried a username of admin and my telnet password, but all I get is:
Please input shell credential to login
Login:admin
Password: <entered my telnet password again>
Password Incorrect! Try again.
I also tried a username of admin and the default password of the device (on the device's sticker), but that password doesn't work either.
In other words: There are ADDITIONAL credentials to access the sh prompt on the C1900A. I don't see these additional credentials anywhere in the C1000A configuration GUI.
I have performed a reset of the C1900A device but the additional sh password is still there.
Does anyone know what credentials to use for sh console access on the CenturyLink C1900A device?
home-networking telnet password-recovery adsl-router vdsl
home-networking telnet password-recovery adsl-router vdsl
asked May 20 '18 at 16:32
Bill_StewartBill_Stewart
637411
asked May 20 '18 at 16:32
Bill_StewartBill_Stewart
637411
edited Jan 6 at 23:59
Bill_Stewart
asked May 20 '18 at 16:32
Bill_StewartBill_Stewart
637411
asked May 20 '18 at 16:32
Bill_StewartBill_Stewart
637411
asked May 20 '18 at 16:32
Bill_StewartBill_Stewart
637411
637411
1
"latest firmware provided by CenturyLink" Clearly you should ask CenturtyLink support about this issue.
– DavidPostill♦
May 20 '18 at 17:29
First problem, you purchased a CenturyLink branded modem, with CenturyLink specific firmware, instead of a retail "unlocked" or unbranded version and expect full control over the product. Honestly, they may not give you that access or password, whether you own the modem or not. The only way may be to get get the firmware image and reverse engineer it, which may or may not be possible.
– acejavelin
May 20 '18 at 19:08
That may be. But I will still like to know if this is just a mistake on CenturyLink's part, or if I can find out these credentials.
– Bill_Stewart
May 20 '18 at 20:25
add a comment |
1
"latest firmware provided by CenturyLink" Clearly you should ask CenturtyLink support about this issue.
– DavidPostill♦
May 20 '18 at 17:29
First problem, you purchased a CenturyLink branded modem, with CenturyLink specific firmware, instead of a retail "unlocked" or unbranded version and expect full control over the product. Honestly, they may not give you that access or password, whether you own the modem or not. The only way may be to get get the firmware image and reverse engineer it, which may or may not be possible.
– acejavelin
May 20 '18 at 19:08
That may be. But I will still like to know if this is just a mistake on CenturyLink's part, or if I can find out these credentials.
– Bill_Stewart
May 20 '18 at 20:25
1
1
"latest firmware provided by CenturyLink" Clearly you should ask CenturtyLink support about this issue.
– DavidPostill♦
May 20 '18 at 17:29
"latest firmware provided by CenturyLink" Clearly you should ask CenturtyLink support about this issue.
– DavidPostill♦
May 20 '18 at 17:29
First problem, you purchased a CenturyLink branded modem, with CenturyLink specific firmware, instead of a retail "unlocked" or unbranded version and expect full control over the product. Honestly, they may not give you that access or password, whether you own the modem or not. The only way may be to get get the firmware image and reverse engineer it, which may or may not be possible.
– acejavelin
May 20 '18 at 19:08
First problem, you purchased a CenturyLink branded modem, with CenturyLink specific firmware, instead of a retail "unlocked" or unbranded version and expect full control over the product. Honestly, they may not give you that access or password, whether you own the modem or not. The only way may be to get get the firmware image and reverse engineer it, which may or may not be possible.
– acejavelin
May 20 '18 at 19:08
That may be. But I will still like to know if this is just a mistake on CenturyLink's part, or if I can find out these credentials.
– Bill_Stewart
May 20 '18 at 20:25
That may be. But I will still like to know if this is just a mistake on CenturyLink's part, or if I can find out these credentials.
– Bill_Stewart
May 20 '18 at 20:25
add a comment |
0
active
oldest
votes
Your Answer
StackExchange.ready(function() {
var channelOptions = {
tags: "".split(" "),
id: "3"
};
initTagRenderer("".split(" "), "".split(" "), channelOptions);
StackExchange.using("externalEditor", function() {
// Have to fire editor after snippets, if snippets enabled
if (StackExchange.settings.snippets.snippetsEnabled) {
StackExchange.using("snippets", function() {
createEditor();
});
}
else {
createEditor();
}
});
function createEditor() {
StackExchange.prepareEditor({
heartbeatType: 'answer',
autoActivateHeartbeat: false,
convertImagesToLinks: true,
noModals: true,
showLowRepImageUploadWarning: true,
reputationToPostImages: 10,
bindNavPrevention: true,
postfix: "",
imageUploader: {
brandingHtml: "Powered by u003ca class="icon-imgur-white" href="https://imgur.com/"u003eu003c/au003e",
contentPolicyHtml: "User contributions licensed under u003ca href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/"u003ecc by-sa 3.0 with attribution requiredu003c/au003e u003ca href="https://stackoverflow.com/legal/content-policy"u003e(content policy)u003c/au003e",
allowUrls: true
},
onDemand: true,
discardSelector: ".discard-answer"
,immediatelyShowMarkdownHelp:true
});
}
});
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function () {
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2fsuperuser.com%2fquestions%2f1324432%2factiontec-c1900a-vdsl-modem-telnet-shell-password%23new-answer', 'question_page');
}
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
0
active
oldest
votes
0
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
Thanks for contributing an answer to Super User!
- Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research!
But avoid …
- Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers.
- Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience.
To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers.
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function () {
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2fsuperuser.com%2fquestions%2f1324432%2factiontec-c1900a-vdsl-modem-telnet-shell-password%23new-answer', 'question_page');
}
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
1
"latest firmware provided by CenturyLink" Clearly you should ask CenturtyLink support about this issue.
– DavidPostill♦
May 20 '18 at 17:29
First problem, you purchased a CenturyLink branded modem, with CenturyLink specific firmware, instead of a retail "unlocked" or unbranded version and expect full control over the product. Honestly, they may not give you that access or password, whether you own the modem or not. The only way may be to get get the firmware image and reverse engineer it, which may or may not be possible.
– acejavelin
May 20 '18 at 19:08
That may be. But I will still like to know if this is just a mistake on CenturyLink's part, or if I can find out these credentials.
– Bill_Stewart
May 20 '18 at 20:25