Chapter 3 Installing the Router
Configuration Changes
chapter in the Security Configuration Guide. This document is part of the Cisco IOS software configuration documentation set that corresponds to the Cisco IOS software release installed on your Cisco hardware.
The enable secret password functionality is available for Cisco 12006 and Cisco 12406 Routers. You must enter the correct password on the system console to gain access to
For maximum security, the enable secret and the enable passwords should be different. If you use the same password for both functions during the setup process, the system accepts it but warns that you should enter a different password.
An enable secret password can contain from 1 to 25 uppercase and lowercase alphanumeric characters; an enable password can contain any number of uppercase and lowercase alphanumeric characters. A number cannot be used as the first character. Spaces, however, are valid password characters. For example, two words is a valid password. Leading spaces are ignored, but trailing spaces are recognized. Make a note of all passwords you set, and store that information in a secure location for future reference.
Protocols
For complete information on protocol configuration for your router, refer to the appropriate software configuration publications, which are listed in the “If You Need More Information” section on page
Configuring Network Interfaces
This section summarizes information about configuring the network interfaces for the RP and the installed line cards by using the setup command utility or setup command. Once configured, the RP and line cards can communicate with external networks.
To configure the interface parameters for the RP and installed line cards, you need the following information:
•Interface network addresses
•Subnet mask values
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