Command Reference Guide Global Configuration Mode Command Set
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enable password [md5] <password>

Use the enable password command to define a password (with optional encryption) for accessing the
Enable mode. Use the no enable password command to remove a configured password.
Syntax Description
md5
Optional.
Specifies Message Digest 5 (MD5) as the encryption protocol to use
when displaying the enable password during show commands. If the md5
keyword is not used, encryption is not used when d isplaying the Enable password
during show commands
<password> Specifies the Enable Security mode password using a string (up to 30 characters
in length).
Default Values
By default, there is no configured enable password.
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 1.1 Command was introduced.
To prevent unauthorized users from accessing the configuration functions of your device,
immediately install an Enable-level password.