SMC Networks SMC7816M, SMC7816VSW C, 20-29, password

L INE C OMMANDS
20-29
Example
Related Commands
username (22-2)
password (20-29)
password
This command specifies the password for a line. Use the no form to
remove the password.
Syntax
password {0 | 7} password
no password
•{0 | 7} - 0 means plain password, 7 means encrypt ed password
•password - Character string that specifies the line password.
(Maximumlength: 8 characters plain text, 32 encrypted, case
sensitive)
Default Setting
No password is specified.
Command Mode
Line Configuration
Command Usage
• When a connection is started on a line with password protection, the
system prompts for the password. If you enter the correct password,
the system shows a prompt. You can use the password-thresh
command to set the number of times a user can enter an incorrect
password before the system terminates the li ne connection and returns
the terminal to the idle state.
• The encrypted password is required for compatibility with legacy
password settings (i.e., plain text or encrypted) when reading the
configuration file during system bootup or when downloading the
Console(config-line)#login local
Console(config-line)#