The easiest way to level 2 a BCM450 Rel 6, is to log in via putty using the admin login and password. You will be presented with the Configuration CLI Menu:
0 - Exit. The system exits the CLI to the login prompt.
1 - Reboot. The system reboots to the Main OS.
2 - Shutdown. The system shuts down. You need physical access to the BCM450 hardware to restart the system.
3 - Safe OS. The system reboots to the Safe OS and waits 1 minute for you to login. When you login within 1 minute, the Maintenance CLI displays. If you do not login within 1 minute, the system changes to the Main OS.
4 - Configuration Reset. A Level 1 reset occurs. The system resets all configuration data to the factory defaults.
5 - Software Reset. A Level 2 reset occurs. The system resets all configuration data and software to the factory defaults.
6 - IP Configuration. You can configure the following basic IP settings
Select option 5 and the BCM will be completely reset to factory default.
