enable telnet password for cisco switch or router

After you configure your Cisco Switch or Router, you would probably want to remotely access it via telnet or SSH. To enable and password protect a telnet on a Router or Switch, follow the instruction below: 1) Connect to the Switch/Router via Console or Auxiliary port 2) Type the following commands in CLI console. Switch1>enable Password: Switch1#conf t Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z. Switch1(config)#line vty 0 4 Switch1(config-line)#password mypasswordhere Switch1(config-line)#login Switch1(config-line)# Change the word "mypasswordhere" above to your own password.