The Switch Console

Using Password Security

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If there is only a Manager password set (with no Operator password), and the

 

Manager password is not entered correctly when the console session begins,

 

the switch console operates on the Operator level.

 

If there is both a Manager password and an Operator password, but neither is

 

entered correctly, access to the console will be denied.

 

If a Manager password is not set, anyone having access to the console

 

interface can operate the console with full manager privileges, regardless of

 

whether an Operator password is set. It is recommended that if you want

 

to restrict access to the console, you should always set at least a Manager

 

password. Then, if you also want to restrict access to the minimal Operator

 

capabilities, also set an Operator password.

 

Passwords are case-sensitive.

 

 

The rest of this section covers how to:

Set a Password

Delete a Password

Recover from a Lost Password

To set Manager and Operator passwords:.

1.From the Main Menu select Set Passwords. This screen appears:

The Switch Console

Figure 3-5. The Set Password Screen

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