Command Reference Guide Global Configuration Mode Command Set
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banner [exec | login | motd] <character> <message> <character>

Use the banner command to specify messages to be displayed in certain situations. Use the no form of this
command to delete a previously configured banner.
Syntax Description
exec
Creates a message to be displayed when any exec-level process takes place.
login Creates a messa g e to be di sp lay ed bef or e th e us er na m e an d passwor d lo g in
prompts.
motd Creates a message-of-the-day (MOTD) banner.
<character> Specifies the banner text delimiter character. Press Enter after the delimiter to
begin input of banne r text.
<message> Specifies the text message you wish to display. End with the character that you
specified as your delimiter.
Default Values
By default, no banners ar e configured.
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 2.1 Command was introduced.
Functional Notes
Banners appear in the following order (if configured):
• MOTD banner appears at initial connection.
• Login banner follows the MOTD banner.
• Exec banner appears after successful login.
Usage Examples
The following example configures the system to displa y a me ssage of the day:
(config)#banner motd *The system will be shut down today from 7PM to 11PM*