Network Router User's Manual

Getting Started 2-3
Assigning a Password
Assigning a Password
Configure an administrative password on the ATM switch router to prevent unauthorized
configuration changes.
Take these steps:
Example
Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# enable password guessme
Switch(config)# exit
Switch#
Verify
Switch# exit
Switch con0 is now available
Press RETURN to get started.
Switch> enable
Password: guessme
Switch#
Step Command Purpose
1 Switch> enable
Enter privileged EXEC mode.
2 Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)#
Enter global configuration mode.
3 Switch(config)# enable password
password
Enter the enable password.
4 Switch(config)# exit
Switch#
Return to privileged EXEC mode.