Specifications

enable
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enable
Changes the command input mode from user mode to administrator mode. In administrator
mode, you can execute commands, such as the
configure command, which cannot be
input from user mode.
Syntax
enable
Input mode
User mode
Parameters
None
Example
Changes the command input mode from user mode to administrator mode.
> enable Press the Enter key.
password: ******
#
If password authentication is successful, the administrator mode prompt (#) is displayed.
Display items
None
Impact on communication
None
Response messages
Table 2-1 List of response messages for the enable command
Message Description
Sorry. The mode cannot be changed to administrator mode because
a password entry error occurred.
Notes
 Initially, no password is set. To ensure better security, we recommend that you use
the
password command to set the password.
 Help for this command is also displayed in administrator mode. Although you enter
this command in administrator mode, the command input mode will not change.