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Example: The following shows examples of the CLI display output for the commands.
(M4500-32C) (Config)#show passwords result
Last User whose password is set .................. guest
Password strength check .......................... Disable
Last Password Set Result:
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Password Successfully Configured for User 'guest'.
5.9.6. username
This command adds a new user (account) if space permits. The default privilege level is 1. The account
<username> can be up to 64 characters in length. The name may be comprised of alphanumeric
characters as well as the dash (‘-’) and underscore (‘_’). The <username> is case-sensitive. Six user
names can be defined.
This command changes the password of an existing operator. The user password should not be more than 64
characters in length. If a user is authorized for authentication or encryption is enabled, the password must be 64
alphanumeric characters in length. The username and password are case-sensitive. When a password is
changed, a prompt asks for the operator’s former password. If none, press enter.
Note: The admin user account cannot be deleted. The special characters allowed in the password include # $ %
& ‘ ( ) * + , - / ; < = > @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ~
Format username <username> { level <level> | passwd [7 <password>]}
Default None
Mode Global Config
Parameter
Definition
<username>
A new user name (Range: up to 64 characters).
<level>
The user level. Level 0 can be assigned by a level 15 user to another user to
suspend that user’s access. Range 0-15. Enter access level 1 for Read Access or 15
for Read/Write Access. If not specified where it is optional, the privilege level is 1.
passwd
Type the passwd keyword to set the password in plain text. The text that you type
is displayed in asterisk characters. The maximum length of a plain-text password is
64 characters.
7 <password>
Type the 7 keyword to set an encrypted password, which must be exactly 128
hexadecimal characters in length.