Command Reference Guide Global Configuration Mode Command Set
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aaa authentication [banner | fail-message | password-prompt |

username-prompt]

Use the aaa authentication command to control various features of the AAA subsystem authentication
process. For more detailed information on AAA functionality, refer to the Technology Review section of
the command aaa on on page 340.
Syntax Description
banner
Sets the banner shown before user authentication is attempted. The banner can
be multiple lines.
fail-message Set s the message shown if user authentication fails. The message can be multiple
lines.
password-prompt Sets the prompt for the user's password. The prompt is a single line. Enclose the
string in quotation marks.
username-prompt Sets the prompt for the user's name. The prompt is a single line. Enclose the
string in quotation marks.
Default Values
banner User Access Verification
fail-message Authentication Failed
password-prompt Password:
username-prompt Username:
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and
Total Access 900 Series units.
Command History
Release 5.1 Command was introduced.
Usage Examples
The following is a typical example of customizing the AAA authentication process:
(config)#
aaa authentication banner #
Enter TEXT message. End with the character '#'.
User login authentication:#
(config)#
(config)#
aaa authentication fail-message #