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Computers & Technology
enable telnet password for cisco switch or router
SpiderTip
Posted: 2014-03-20
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.