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￭ 7 is to input a password that is already encrypted using DES encryption method. Obtain the encrypted password from
the configuration file of another device.
￭ 5 is to input a password that is already encrypted using MD5 encryption method. Obtain the encrypted password
from the configuration file of another device.
￭ 8 is to input a password that is already encrypted using sha256-based encryption method. Obtain the encrypted
password from the configuration file of another device.
Configuring a Host Name
The host name appears in the prompt. The default host name is Dell.
● Host names must start with a letter and end with a letter or digit.
● Characters within the string can be letters, digits, and hyphens.
To create a host name, use the following command.
● Create a host name.
CONFIGURATION mode
hostname name
Dell(conf)#hostname R1
R1(conf)#
Navigating CLI Modes
The Dell prompt changes to indicate the CLI mode.
You must move linearly through the command modes, except for the end command which takes you directly to EXEC Privilege
mode and the exit command which moves you up one command mode level.
Default Configuration
A version of Dell Networking OS is pre-loaded onto the chassis; however, the system is not configured when you power up for
the first time (except for the default hostname, which is Dell). You must configure the system using the CLI.
Configuring Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode
To enable Layer 2 data transmissions through an individual interface, use the switchport command in INTERFACE mode
You cannot configure switching or Layer 2 protocols such as spanning tree protocol (STP) on an interface unless the interface is
set to Layer 2 mode.
1. Enable the interface.
INTERFACE mode
no shutdown
2. Place the interface in Layer 2 (switching) mode.
INTERFACE mode
switchport
To view the interfaces in Layer 2 mode, use the show interfaces switchport command in EXEC mode.
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