This is really more a networking question, I think- but what if you
http://www.info.apple.com/support/downloads.html got that download,
2. Install the software on a machine with an Apple AirPort card.
3. Connect the ABS to the Ethernet network or to the individual machine using a crossover cable (some Macs now auto-sense and don't require a crossover cable).
4. Reset the ABS. This puts it in software update mode.
5. Run the AirPort Admin Utility in either OS 9 or X and click Configure.
6. The software recognizes the ABS and prompts to upgrade it to 2.02.
7. Click Continue, walk through configuration screens, and the ABS reboots.
That is- by upgrading it you might get rid of the password problem...yes?