Cisco Systems OL-31454-01 manual Configuring the Enable and Enable Secret Passwords, Restrictions

Chapter 4 Configuring the Router

Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router

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DETAILED STEPS

	Command or Action	Purpose
Step 1
	enable	Enables privileged EXEC mode.
		• Enter your password if prompted.
	Example:
	Router> enable
Step 2
	configure terminal	Enters global configuration mode.
	Example:
	Router# configure terminal
Step 3
	hostname name	Specifies or modifies the hostname for the network server.
	Example:
	Router(config)# hostname myrouter
Step 4
	Verify that the router prompt displays your new	—
	hostname.
	Example:
	myrouter(config)#
Step 5
	end	(Optional) Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
	Example:
	myrouter# end

Configuring the Enable and Enable Secret Passwords

To provide an additional layer of security, particularly for passwords that cross the network or are stored on a TFTP server, use either the enable password command or the enable secret command. Both commands accomplish the same thing—they allow you to establish an encrypted password that users must enter to access privileged EXEC (enable) mode.

We recommend that you use the enable secret command because it uses an improved encryption algorithm. Use the enable password command only if you boot an older version of the Cisco IOS software or if you boot older boot ROMs that do not recognize the enable secret command.

For more information, see the “Configuring Passwords and Privileges” chapter in Cisco IOS Security Configuration Guide. Also see Cisco IOS Password Encryption Facts and Improving Security on Cisco Routers.

Restrictions

If you configure the enable secret command, it takes precedence over the enable password command; the two commands cannot be in effect simultaneously.

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